Alexandria DeSano-Salvaggio
Director of Philanthropy and Community Outreach
Oakland University, School of Business
Alexandria brings over a decade of experience in the financial industry. She received a B.A. in Business/Corporate Communications with high honors from Concordia University of Wisconsin in 2011. Throughout her career journey, she has excelled in diverse roles such as Director of Strategic Partnerships, Director of Sales, and Director of Marketing & Grassroots/Community Engagement.
Currently, Alexandria holds the role of Director of Philanthropy for the Oakland University School of Business Administration.
Her commitment to philanthropy and volunteer work has been a driving force in her professional life. Actively supporting various charitable organizations, Alexandria has made significant contributions to causes including Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Friends of Foster Kids, Families Against Narcotics, Henry Ford Health System, and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154. She currently serves as the Director of “Thrilla Gives,” a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which has raised nearly 1 million dollars since she assumed a leadership role. Alexandria views philanthropy as her true calling, believing that collective efforts uplift communities, ignite hope, and pave the way for positive transformations in the lives touched.
Additionally, Alexandria is also a proud member of the Board of Directors of the Italian-American Chamber of Commerce of Michigan.
