Alexandra Hanken Russell

Alex serves on the board in a pro-tem capacity as the president of the Middlesex Alumni Association. As a strategic innovation director on Salesforce’s Ignite team, she guides clients through complex digital transformations through focus on human-centered design and customer experience. Prior to Salesforce, Alex worked in impact and earned income consulting for nonprofits and social enterprises. She started her career in Middlesex’s Alumni and Development Office, where she focused on engagement and annual fundraising. A graduate of Davidson College with B.A. in anthropology, Alex serves on the board of the Institute for Educational Advancement and as an advisor to Runway for Recovery.