Scott Ackerson
Transformational Services for Homeless, Haven For Hope


Scott brings with him over 35 years of non-profit experience in community organization, program development/management, and direct social-work practice.
He is Director of the Social Impact Studio at WestEast Design Group. He was formerly Executive Vice President of Prospera Housing Community Services, Principal at Health Management Associates, Inc., and Vice President of Strategic Relationships for the venerable and well regarded Haven for Hope in San Antonio, Texas.
As VP of Transformational Services at Haven for Hope, he led administrative and clinical oversight over Haven’s social service operations, education/workforce development and partner organizations.
Later, he transitioned to VP of Strategic Relationships, providing oversight of partner relations and strategic community development and expanded his role to oversee all services offered by The Center for Health Care Services on Haven’s campus, primarily in addiction and mental-health recovery.
Scott is an Adjunct Professor of Social Work and serves on several non-profit boards. Previously, he served as Chief Program Officer for SAM Ministries, as Vice President of Residential Services for The Children’s Shelter and as Community Program Director with Casey Family Programs. Scott received his Master’s in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University.