OPHELIA BURNETT

Ophelia Burnett is a visionary leader and fierce advocate for healing, justice, and transformation. As a Healing Justice Program Associate with the American Friends Service Committee, she channels her passion into advancing the rights and dignity of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals, uplifting those too often silenced by the justice and carceral system. Rooted in compassion and guided by purpose, Ophelia’s journey from singer and model to community leader reflects her deep commitment to redefining what restoration looks like. She stands at the intersection of law, advocacy, and healing, using her voice to challenge systemic inequities and cultivate pathways of empowerment for women and marginalized communities.

As the founder of O So Beautiful Reentry: The Women’s Initiative, Ophelia has built a sanctuary for women returning home from incarceration, a space where healing, beauty, and purpose intertwine. Her program equips participants with the tools, resources, and confidence to rebuild their lives, reclaim their power, and reimagine their futures.Through policy work, community organizing, and collaboration across sectors, Ophelia amplifies the voices of the justice impacted and invites the world to stand in solidarity. Her mission is clear, to transform pain into purpose, barriers into bridges, and systems of oppression into systems of healing and hope.