Dana Hanuszczak

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Survivor/Author

Dana Hanuszczak is a multifaceted leader, author, and advocate dedicated to empowering survivors and fostering faith-based-healing. She serves as the Executive Director of The Center Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Florida, committed to supporting individuals affected by trauma, domestic violence and sexual assault.

A survivor of domestic violence and childhood trauma herself, Dana has transformed her personal experiences into a mission of service. Her professional background includes roles as a Certified Chaplain and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). She has collaborated with the New York City Mayor's Office to combat gender-based violence and is an active member of the “Faith In New York” network, which unites faith leaders to address social justice issues.

Dana is also certified in mental health crisis counseling and addiction recovery, and she currently contributes her expertise to prison ministry programs. In Nov she authored the book “Savage Angel” A book about spiritual strategies for overcoming life's battles by invoking the Holy Spirit and donning the “Full armor of God”.

Through her leadership, writing, and ministry work, Dana Hanuszczak continues to inspire and uplift individuals on their paths to healing and spiritual growth.

May 6, 2025

67-Domestic Violence WARRIOR: Dana Hanuszczak; Part 2

Dana's transformation from abuse survivor to community leader shows how trauma can become purpose when channeled into helping others. After enduring 17 years of family court battles and multiple forms of abuse, Dana founded the Survivor Center to create the support system she wished she'd had durin…
April 29, 2025

66-Domestic Violence WARRIOR: Dana Hanuszczak; Part 1

The journey from victim to advocate is rarely straightforward, but Dana's story reveals the remarkable resilience of the human spirit against unimaginable odds. As a child in the Bronx, Dana navigated parental addiction, home...