Alexandra House
Tannaz A. is an experienced professional with a background in accounting, finance, and customer service. Currently serving as a Domestic Violence Advocate Volunteer at Alexandra House since April 2024, Tannaz focuses on crisis intervention and victim empowerment. Previous roles include Accountant at First Children's Finance and Staff Accountant at the University of Minnesota Foundation, alongside a position as Mortgage Loan Specialist at U.S. Bank. Tannaz also has experience as a Relationship Banker at Huntington National Bank, a Guest Service Representative at Target, and a Finance Intern at Nestlé, where various financial responsibilities were undertaken. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from BRAC University. Tannaz has demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills through roles such as Teaching and Research Assistant and Director of Events at BRAC University Film Club.
Alexandra House
Alexandra House was established in 1977, when a group of concerned citizens formed the Anoka County Task Force for Battered Women. Within a year the Task Force established a 24-hour crisis line, with the first emergency shelter opening in 1980. First located in Fridley, the original shelter housed 12 women and children. In 1983 the shelter moved to a new site in Blaine that provided space for 17 residents. By 1994, the second shelter was outgrown and the organization built its current facility in Blaine, which can house up to 35 women and children (including males to age 18) at a time. As the needs of the community evolved, so too has Alexandra House expanded on its services – adding legal advocacy, therapy and support services, violence prevention programs, abuse in later life resources, and community education and professional training. Alexandra House supports everyone who is affected by domestic and sexual violence and abuse in later life. We are a resource for victims and survivors of sexual violence in any form. We also offer support to friends and family of victim/survivors and other concerned persons. We provide 24-hour emergency shelter, support services and advocacy to victims of domestic and sexual violence. We are located in the cities of Blaine and Anoka, but serve victims of domestic and sexual violence across the state of Minnesota. The mission of Alexandra House is to empower victims of domestic and sexual violence, and inspire social change, through education, support and advocacy.