For Breana Thompson, communication isn’t just a skill—it’s the thread connecting every step of her career. From shaping corporate strategies to leading in community spaces to exploring entertainment, her ability to listen, adapt, and inspire has been the throughline of her journey.

While studying at Middle Tennessee State University (Class of 2014), Breana completed INROADS internships with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and UPS (2012–2014) as a Communications and Sustainability Communications Intern. Those experiences gave her the confidence to step into any room prepared: “INROADS has given me the skills to be a stellar communicator. I now have the aptitude to take on any task without feeling nervous,” she shares.

After graduation, Breana applied those skills at CLEAResult, an opportunity she secured through her UPS sponsor. There, she proved how relationships built through INROADS could translate into lasting opportunities: “If it weren’t for INROADS, I would not have landed the job,” she reflects. She later joined ACC Premier as a Customer Service Representative, where she pairs empathy with problem-solving to transform complex customer needs into clear solutions.

Breana’s growth didn’t stop in the office. As President of the Nashville Toastmasters Club, she strengthened her leadership and public speaking skills, gaining the confidence to command a room and mentor others in finding their voices.

Her communication journey also took an unexpected, but deeply meaningful turn into film production. Stepping into entertainment, she worked as an assistant for Benny Boom’s production company, contributing to projects including the Academy Award–winning short Two Distant Strangers and Taz. The experience allowed her to merge organization, creativity, and storytelling—skills she had honed through her INROADS internship experience and beyond. “It was amazing producing films like Two Distant Strangers, which won an Academy Award, and Taz,” Breana recalls with pride.

Looking ahead, Breana’s ambition is to become a sales leader, a role that blends her passion for communication with building lasting relationships.