Our team

The people behind the work.

The Alignment Collective is built by a team of clinicians, coordinators, and community builders who believe healing happens in relationship — and that the strongest care is grounded in curiosity, humility, and connection.

Heidi Scanlan

Heidi Scanlan

LCSW

Executive Director & Founder

Heidi founded The Alignment Collective after 15+ years in mental health care spanning crisis response, hospital social work, VA service, and clinical supervision. She created TAC to expand access to trauma-informed, integrative care for veterans, families, and perinatal populations too often left behind by traditional systems.

Isi Shamborska Hart

Isi Shamborska Hart

SHRM-CP

Operations Director

Isi leads TAC's operations, HR, and people systems. With a background spanning higher education, healthcare, retail, and restaurant operations, she brings a practical understanding of how strong systems support both people and mission.

Cari Strickland

Cari Strickland

CSWA

Data & Evaluation Coordinator

Cari supports TAC's data infrastructure and program evaluation. Her background in clinical social work informs her approach to building systems that are both rigorous and human-centered.

Jo Stone

Jo Stone

Veterans Program Coordinator

Jo coordinates TAC's Veterans Stability & Connection Program, connecting veterans with peer support, resource navigation, and community. Her work is grounded in a deep commitment to veteran well-being and community-based care.

Catherine Murphy

Catherine Murphy

Community Outreach

Catherine supports TAC's community outreach and engagement efforts, helping build relationships across the communities TAC serves.

Bonzo

Bonzo

Snuggle Expert

Bonzo brings warmth, comfort, and unconditional positive regard to everyone he meets. His therapeutic contributions are immeasurable.

We're growing

Join our team.

The Alignment Collective is always looking for mission-aligned clinicians, coordinators, and community builders. If you're passionate about veteran well-being, community care, and integrative approaches to healing — we'd love to hear from you.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW / CSW)

Contract / Part-time

Providing individual and group therapy to veterans, families, and community members. Experience with trauma-informed care preferred.

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC / MFT)

Contract / Part-time

Outpatient counseling with a focus on veteran populations, perinatal mental health, or community-based care.

Veteran Peer Support Specialist

Part-time

Supporting veterans through peer connection, resource navigation, and community engagement within our Veterans Stability Program.

Program Coordinator

Part-time

Supporting program operations, community outreach, and administrative coordination across TAC's programs.

Practicum / Internship Placement

Unpaid / Academic Credit

We welcome MSW and counseling students seeking practicum placements in a community-based nonprofit setting.

Community Volunteer

Volunteer

Help with events, outreach, administrative support, or community programming. All backgrounds welcome.

Interested in joining us?

Send your resume and a brief note about your interest to [email protected]. We review applications on a rolling basis.

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Ready to connect with our team?

Whether you're seeking care, interested in joining us, or want to learn more about our work — we'd love to hear from you.