About The Collaborative
We are a people-centered design thinking firm that partners with and supports executives, senior leadership teams, and boards of directors as they prepare for, navigate, and sustain change.
Through this design thinking approach, we create innovative but practical solutions that remove barriers to success and growth. We understand that change can’t happen without input and buy-in from the entire team and use a people-centered framework that is values-centric, creative, and empathetic.
Meet Our Founder
Rebecca Atkinson
As the Founder of The Aligned Collaborative, I'm passionate about and committed to igniting the drive within mission-driven organizations and using that to propel and sustain change. I believe in the power of the pivot and after starting a career in chemical engineering, I decided to pursue a PhD and MBA that led to a path that better aligned with my purpose of supporting and uplifting those committed to creating equity within and across communities.
My experience and background center around both behavior change (particularly helping people transition from preparation to the maintenance of change) and organizational change (through mapping and strategic planning). I love sharing the tools, resources, and skills I learned to support organizations and teams as they grow and adapt. And the hands-on experience I gained as a public servant and nonprofit program director gave me the opportunity to engage with and support people and teams from all walks and stages of life.
The team at The Aligned Collaborative and I look forward to working with you and supporting your team’s journey!