Alejandro, a native of Chile, is an associate professor of practice at Drake University where he develops and teaches courses in the fields of purpose, ethics, and governance; globalization, and business acumen for graduate and undergraduate students at the Zimpleman College of Business as well as leads study abroad programs serving Drake students. He also serves as a Faculty Senator for the business school.
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 Iowa Public Radio. He is also a member of the Greater Des Moines Partnership Capital Crossroads Regional Council.
