Modern Health Appoints Alison Borland as Chief People and Strategy Officer

Veteran Benefits and Well-Being Leader Joins Executive Team to Advance Global Mental Health Impact

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announced the appointment of Alison Borland as Chief People and Strategy Officer, effective immediately. A recognized industry thought leader, Borland brings more than two decades of executive experience in benefits, well-being, and strategic growth to Modern Health as the company continues to scale its global reach and impact.

Borland previously held roles including Executive Vice President and Chief Wellbeing Officer at Alight Solutions, where she played a pivotal role in guiding the company’s enterprise strategy, building and managing teams, and working directly with HR leaders at client organizations, contributing to Alight’s growth trajectory. She also held senior leadership roles at Hewitt Associates and Aon Hewitt, serves as an Advisor to the CEO of Wellist, and is widely recognized for her ability to bridge business strategy and vision to culture and people.

At Modern Health, Borland will oversee the company’s people strategy and play a key role in driving forward strategic initiatives that enhance brand awareness, industry connectivity, organizational effectiveness, and global market leadership.

“Alison brings a rare combination of deep industry expertise, strategic thinking, and authentic leadership,” said Matt Levin, CEO of Modern Health. “Her track record of building high-performing teams and delivering on ambitious growth strategies is exceptional. As we accelerate our momentum, Alison’s leadership will play a key role in scaling our impact, supporting our people, and advancing our mission to make mental health a strength and priority for every workforce we serve.”

Borland is widely respected for her advocacy and contributions to public policy and has advised institutions such as the U.S. Senate HELP Committee and the Department of Labor. She is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (expired) and graduated from Vanderbilt University.

“I’m honored to join Modern Health at such a pivotal moment—not just for the company, but for the future of mental health care,” Borland said. “Throughout my career, I’ve been deeply focused on creating meaningful, lasting impact by connecting innovative solutions with the real, everyday needs of people—across physical, financial, social, and emotional health. Modern Health’s global reach and unwavering commitment to equitable access reflect a bold vision I’m excited to help advance. I look forward to working with the team to shape a strategy that deepens our impact, supports our people, and sets the foundation for long-term, sustainable growth.”

Secure your spot at Modern Health’s upcoming industry conference, Elevate Well-Being, on May 7, 2025—a global gathering of HR and benefits leaders focused on advancing the future of workforce mental health and well-being worldwide.

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About Modern Health

Modern Health is a global leader in adaptive mental health care, dynamically offering multi-modal mental health support that delivers meaningful outcomes at a sustainable, predictable cost. With therapy, psychiatry, coaching, community groups, self-guided tools, and crisis support, we dynamically create individualized care journeys to address a spectrum of mental health needs and preferences with culturally responsive providers in 200+ countries and territories and 80+ languages. Backed by peer-reviewed research and a proprietary blend of technology and live support, Modern Health delivers measurable outcomes, globally equitable access, and sustainable pricing. Our industry-leading Adaptive Care Model and dedicated, human-centered, operationally tuned, customer success partners make us a trusted partner for organizations worldwide.

Visit us at http://modernhealth.com to learn how we can help you optimize your people and your business.