EndoFound Ambassador & Executive Chef, Domestic Gourmet
Chef Ciji Castro is the executive chef and founder of Domestic Gourmet and an ambassador for the Endometriosis Foundation of America, known for her heritage-driven Latin cuisine and commitment to organic, scratch-made cooking. Beyond the kitchen, she raises awareness of endometriosis through storytelling as the voice of Maya’s mother in the animated series for the ENPOWR Project, helping empower patients through education and representation. Diagnosed with Stage IV endometriosis, Ciji has spent decades navigating chronic illness while building a career centered on community, resilience, and connection.
Patient Day 2026Mapping Pain: Pelvis to BrainMarch 7-8, 20263 Times Square, New York City Thank you for having me. Three years ago was the first time I found myself in a room with other endo patients. It was the first time I met someone else…