Oasis Center
Amanda Burris is an experienced professional in community safety and youth services, currently serving as the Senior Director of Shelter & Youth Diversion at Oasis Center since January 2023. Amanda has previously held multiple roles at the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency, including Community Safety Consultant and Envision Community Safety Partnership Manager from April 2021 to May 2024. Between September 2019 and April 2021, Amanda worked as Outreach Manager at Oasis Center. Prior experience includes positions such as Family Support & Recruitment Coordinator at Monroe Harding, Inc., Admissions Counselor at Rogers Behavioral Health System, Crisis Counselor at Centerstone, and Claims Analyst at Primeritus Financial Services, Inc. Amanda holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Lipscomb University and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Clark Atlanta University, along with an Honors Diploma from Hume Fogg Magnet High School.