Alejandro Hernandez, a native of Chile, is an associate professor of practice at Drake University, where he develops and teaches courses in the fields of globalization, business strategy, social responsibility, and business acumen for students at the Zimpleman College of Business.
He previously served as Zimpleman's dean from 2020 through 2025. During this time, Alejandro led the college through a successful reaccreditation, secured a multi-million dollar naming gift, founded the Dean's Honor Roll for Social Impact and the annual Social Impact Research and Outreach Awards, and established the College's north star—Business as a Force for Good—all of which led to recognition of Zimpleman as one of the top business schools for societal impact and to a five-year high in enrollments in 2025.
Alejandro joined Drake in 2020 with 30+ years of experience in corporate America working for and providing consulting services to a range of multinational companies. He most recently was responsible for the development and integration of corporate social responsibility strategies at Wells Fargo. In this role, he managed disclosures and reporting on the company's progress in making positive contributions to communities and minimizing environmental and social risks.
Alejandro serves on the Board of Directors for the YMCA of the Rockies and Iowa Public Radio. He is also a member of the Greater Des Moines Partnership Capital Crossroads Regional Council and the Education Foundation Advisory Committee of the PSIA-AASI (Professional Ski Instructor of America-American Association of Snowboard Instructors).
