About Us

Breakthrough Advocacy Services

Communication Solutions

Breakthrough Advocacy Services helps teams, leaders, schools, and individuals communicate better, confront conflict head-on, and build lasting trust. We provide culturally grounded communication training, conflict resolution, and emotional support for labor unions, nonprofits, workplace teams, corporate leaders, athletes, and people navigating high-stakes situations or personal transitions.

We’re trusted by labor unions, major brands, elite sports firms, and schools across California because we don’t rely on corporate scripts or watered-down DEI jargon—we deliver real conversations, real tools, and real change.

From resetting workplace culture and addressing racial tension, to helping schools manage student behavior and train staff, to supporting athletes in protecting their mental health and legacy, our services meet people where they are and move them forward. Whether it’s through team workshops, confidential one-on-one coaching, school curriculum development, or customized conflict resolution systems, we give our clients the skills to navigate pressure, repair relationships, and thrive.

Our programs have supported one of California’s largest unions, One of the worlds largest music companies, high-profile athletes, corporate teams, and individuals navigating personal and professional transitions. Whether in a boardroom, locker room, or family living room, we turn conflict into connection.

Breakthrough Advocacy Services – Communication Solutions That Work.

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About Dwann Brown

Founder & Lead Consultant

Dwann Brown is a certified conflict resolution specialist, communication consultant, and mental wellness coach with over 25 years of experience helping people find their voice in high-stakes situations.

He earned his degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Northridge, and began his career as a youth counselor, basketball coach, and mental health advocate for the Department of Mental Health—spending over a decade helping families navigate conflict, trauma, and emotional breakdowns. His background also includes corporate and government training roles in the banking sector and public health systems.

Dwann went on to lead internal racial equity and communication trainings for one of California’s largest labor unions, facilitating multi-week workshops that addressed gaslighting, workplace trauma, and team accountability. His ability to translate emotional complexity into strategy has made him a go-to advisor for both organizational teams and individual professionals.

In the world of sports, Dwann works with elite financial firms to coach NFL, NBA, and boxing clients through communication challenges related to fame, family, finances, and identity. His athlete support programs offer a rare combination of emotional safety, clarity, and cultural understanding.

Outside of consulting, Dwann is a noted music historian, public speaker, comedian, and founder of the Black American Music Family Tree Foundation. Across every field, he brings lived experience, academic training, and cultural wisdom to help people communicate with purpose and power.

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