The LSU Health Foundation, New Orleans announced the hiring of Alejandra Guzmán as executive director of business ventures.
Guzmán brings more than 15 years of experience in economic and community development, social responsibility, and new business development. She has advanced urban and community development for real estate projects valued more than $200 million and led risk management for assets more than $400 million. In her role as Vice President of real estate and capital investments at the New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA), Guzmán developed and executed real estate, policy, and partnership strategies.
Guzmán received a Masters in Business Administration in 2012 from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business in New Orleans after receiving a Masters in Corporate Social Responsibility at Universidad Regiomontana S.C. and a BA in Organizational Psychology from Tecnológico de Monterrey in Monterrey, Nuevo León in México.
In her role at the LSU Health Foundation, Guzmán will manage public-private partnerships and execute new business initiatives that support the growth and success of LSU School of Health and Science as well as the community.
“Working in the intersection of business and community impact has been my passion and I am thrilled to be able to fulfill this through my new role,” said Guzmán. “The Foundation is leading the way in revolutionary business models to address community needs which makes it an exciting time to join the team.”
“The LSU Health Foundation is proud to be exponentially expanding business services, philanthropy, real estate and property development and community-based opportunities on behalf of the LSU Health Sciences Center and other organizations in our neighborhood and region,” said LSU Health Foundation President and CEO Matthew Altier. “Alejandra brings a wealth of experience and the creativity needed to assist us on our exciting forward trajectory. We are very pleased to have her on our team.”
The LSU Health Foundation New Orleans staff works closely with the chancellor, schools, the Foundation board of directors, and select community and business leaders to continue bringing excellence and value to LSU Health New Orleans.