Breanna Burgess

Breanna is a Nationally Credentialed Advocate through the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA), holding specialized designations in Domestic Violence and Crisis Intervention. She currently serves as a Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) at USAG Redstone Arsenal, where she supports military families through her role as a Department of Defense contractor with Magellan Federal.

In her role, Breanna provides confidential advocacy services to active-duty service members, veterans, retirees, DoD civilians, and their families. Her work includes crisis response, safety and escape planning, command consultation, resource navigation, and risk assessment. She also works with non-offending parents in cases of child abuse and participates in multidisciplinary teams addressing problematic sexual behavior in children and youth.

A proud Auburn University alumna, Breanna holds dual degrees in Psychology and Spanish Language & Culture, having studied abroad in Salamanca, Spain. Her professional background includes serving as a Shelter Coordinator in a confidential safe house, where she provided trauma-informed case management and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and other violent crimes.

As a board member of Advocacy Family Network, Inc., Breanna brings a dynamic perspective and a passion for bridging gaps between service providers and the families they serve, helping to drive the organization’s mission of collaborative, survivor-centered support.

Outside of advocacy, Breanna enjoys reading, gardening and doting on her German Shepskies.