MiVida Burrus

MiVida BurrusMiVida Burrus was selected as a Trustee to the Oakland Community College Board of Trustees in 2025.

Burrus has held key roles in fund development, grant writing and donor cultivation for area nonprofit organizations, municipalities and colleges. She is currently the Senior Director of Development for Avalon Healing Center in Detroit, a non-profit, 501(c)3, comprehensive organization that provides compassionate and trauma-informed care to survivors of sexual assault.

Previously, she served as the Development Director for HAVEN, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader that provides comprehensive programs to promote violence-free homes and communities. 

Community and Professional Leadership

  • Current President-Greater Detroit Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals
  • Chosen by Oakland County Commission to serve as a member of the Detroit Regional Conference and Facility Authority
  • Board Member, Genisys Credit Union; City of Troy’s Global Troy Committee; Encourage Me I’m Young; Teach, Empower Achieve; and Accent Pontiac

Education

  • Associate, Business Administration, Oakland Community College
  • Bachelor of Arts, Marketing, Walsh College
  • Masters of Business Administration, Walsh College