HELPING U.S. VETERANS

About Veteran Alliance USA

Providing Veteran Support Services

About Veteran Alliance USA

Veteran Alliance, USA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that works directly with healthcare providers and veterans. Our work includes helping veterans at no cost, to file claims and navigate the VA system successfully. From VA enrollment to processing wartime pension and more. For more information about what we do, please visit our Services page.

Mission Statement:

We are committed to providing education to our partners in healthcare to create better outcomes for the care of our veterans. Our commitment is strongly supported by our knowledge of the veteran administrative process so we can eliminate the barrier of healthcare access to our veterans. We are dedicated to helping deliver timely and quality access of care for our underserved veterans.

Veterans Reviews

I couldn’t have done it without them!

“Veteran Alliance helped me to get enrolled in the VA system. They even came out and drove my wife and I to the VA Hospital for an appointment. I couldn't have done it without them.”

James B.

Keep up the great work!

“The people at Veteran Alliance are doing great work for veterans in the community. They are passionate about the work they do and dedicated to making sure every veteran gets access to the benefits they are entitled to. Keep up the great work!”

Mrs. D

Thank you Veteran Alliance!

“They took all the pressure of working with the VA off my hands. Thank you Veteran Alliance.”

Stephen J.

Veteran Alliance Team

Mai Shannon

Founder of Veteran Alliance USA

"My commitment is to work towards a timely resolution- minimizing cost and pain for our veterans."

Mai is a proven leader with over 25 years of experience developing, managing, and delivering solutions no matter what that industry is that strikes her interest. She possesses a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit combined with a deep passion for philanthropy in community service.

She is 1 part entrepreneur, 1 part Executive, and 2 parts geek, and 3 parts animal lover. She manages and serves on the Board of Directors for Veteran Alliance USA nonprofit 501(c)(3) that works directly with healthcare providers, institutions, organizations, veterans and their family to ensure veterans and/or their family receive the very best healthcare outcome they deserve.

She is responsible for development of programs and procedures to accomplish Mission Goals of removing barriers that prevent Veterans from connecting with the most appropriate services and support allowable.

Theresa Scopa

Administrator

Born and raised in Arizona, Theresa started in healthcare at a young age and knew she was passionate about helping others. This became her focus in college and after years of providing direct care to patients she moved into an administrator role where she continue to focus on making sure our patients and Veterans receive the best care possible. Theresa has been involved with Veteran Alliance since the beginning of the development stages to now the successful program that close team members have grown Veteran Alliance outreach and vision for our veterans.

Felix Cywnar IV

Veteran Service Director

Born in Arizona, Felix was raised in Buffalo, NY where he joined the Marine Corps right out of highschool. Felix was a radio repairman while stationed in Okinawa Japan, Bouge Point North Carolina and two tours in Fallujah Iraq. Upon completing a 6 year career in the Marine Corps, Felix enlisted into the Army and was stationed at Fort Bliss Texas as a radar operator/repairman. He was part of the first field commissioned THAAD air defense artillery unit.

After his military career was over, Felix still found another way to help serve people as a service technician for Varian Medical Systems in Dallas Texas. He worked on life saving cancer treatment machines. Upon moving from Texas to Arizona, Felix found a great opportunity working on satellites with Northrop Grumman in Gilbert.

Still searching for a higher calling, Felix then took a position at the Mesa Veterans Resource Center as a Resource Navigator. After working there for under a year he was appointed the Executive Director of the program. While working there he realized the dire need for people to advocate for our community's veterans. He helped veterans do many different things which include, helping them find affordable housing, connect them with someone to obtain employment, financial relief, coordinated events, help getting disability claims filed and much more.

Felix is very passionate about helping our men and women who served our country get and keep the benefits they have earned and deserve. Felix was recognized for his service to our local veteran community and was recruited by Veteran Alliance to reach our Mission Goals of removing barriers for veteran's healthcare with the Veteran Administration. He services our Chandler and Gilbert veteran communities .

Veteran Service Director

Matt was born and raised in Michigan where he went to Hope College for his Bachelor’s Degree in English. He was a High School Teacher and joined the Army after 9/11 in May of 2002. He was stationed in Ft. Lewis, WA as part of the First Stryker Brigade with the 2nd Infantry Division. He served Two Tours in Iraq with his awards and decorations including the Combat Action Badge, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

After his Honorable Discharge in 2010, he used his GI Bill to earn a Masters in Social Work Degree from Western New Mexico University. He then worked for the Northern AZ Veteran Affairs where he coordinated care for all Native American Veterans VA health care in conjunction with Indian Health Services Hospitals on the Hopi and Navajo Reservations.

Most Recently, Matt worked for the State of AZ, where he made a permanent move with his wife and children in the capacity of helping Veterans secure employment, training and gain access to resources to help them become successful in their transition to civilian life.

Matt was recognized for his service to our local veteran community and was recruited by Veteran Alliance to reach our Mission Goals of removing barriers for veteran's healthcare with the Veteran Administration. He services our Mesa, Tempe, and Phoenix veteran communities .