Alex Tiessen

Alex Tiessen

Director of Advancement

Advancement

atiessen:@:cmu.ca

204.594.0510

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Alex joined Canadian Mennonite University as Director of Advancement in March 2026. Prior to this role, Alex spent nearly a decade working in the areas of student recruitment, donor development, church & alumni relations. 

In his role, Alex is excited to help people connect their passions with meaningful opportunities at CMU. Whether inviting new supporters in or deepening existing relationships, Alex works with the Advancement Team to esure that support for CMU is both impactful fo rthe unviersity and meaningful for those who give.

Alex is a proud CMU alum, holding a degree in English and Social Science (Counselling Studies).