The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms. There are working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, foster moms, adoptive moms, etc. We want to highlight some of those moms like Elizabeth Castro. Each month we will feature one special mom as the Mom of the Month. Know a fellow amazing local mom here? Nominate them here!
Meet our July Mom of the Month: Elizabeth Castro
Here is our Q&A with Elizabeth Castro
1. Tell us about how you have managed transitions as a military spouse?
Each transition brought a mix of challenge and opportunity—new schools for my kids, new roles for me, and new communities to navigate. I managed by staying flexible, reframing each move as a chance to grow and build something new. I used volunteer work to fill career gaps and gain skills while remaining present for my family. As a mom, I tried to make each move feel like an adventure for our sons. We encouraged them to create bucket lists for each new duty station, research what excited them, and take ownership in the experience. For this reason, I always told them: if you make just one good friend, that’s a win. It’s not about quantity—it’s about connection. Those lessons helped shape who they are today: adaptable, curious, and unafraid to start fresh. Now that they’re navigating young adulthood, I see those values reflected in the way they build relationships and pursue opportunities with confidence. I’m proud of the stability and love we built despite the constant change.
2. Tell us about how you have managed transitions as a military spouse?
I leaned into service. Whether it was starting the first Blue Star Families chapter in San Antonio, leading our high school’s band booster board, or mentoring new Marine spouses. I found purpose in helping others. Volunteering helped me build friendships, develop professionally, and stay connected—even when everything else felt new. That model of engagement rubbed off on our sons, too. We created community as a family—showing up, volunteering, opening our home to others who needed a place to land. It helped us all feel rooted, even when everything around us was new and cultivate relationships that lasted far beyond any zip code. Community wasn’t just something I found—it was something I helped create.
3. What has been the most rewarding part of serving on a nonprofit board?
Bringing the military family voice to a national platform. At PFLAG, I’ve helped develop tools like our At Ease: Support for Military Families with LGBTQ+ Children and Teens publication and virtual parent groups. Knowing that families like mine feel less alone and better supported because of this work is deeply rewarding. I serve to make the path a little easier for those who come after us.
Do you know an amazing mom? Nominate a mom of the month here!
