Shor Denny
Biography
Shor Denny is the founder and CEO of Community Now, a nonprofit organization established in Moreno Valley in 2010. Her work focuses on mental wellness, trauma-informed care, resilience, social-emotional development, cultural competency, and community empowerment.
Denny studied psychology at Grand Canyon University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Mental Wellness with an Emphasis in Prevention. Her professional work includes community education, life coaching, social justice programming, and resilience initiatives.
Through Community Now, Denny has developed programs including GET PLUGGED IN, Me, Myself & Mine, and Coaching for Cultural Success. Her work supports young people, educators, families, and communities in developing coping skills, emotional resilience, cultural understanding, and healthier responses to adversity.
Denny also serves as a HOPE Champion for San Diego State University and has participated in trauma-informed community initiatives. Her community work includes initiatives serving Black and LGBTQ+ communities as well as African American family wellness efforts.
Denny is the author of Spice Cabinet Healing: A guide on how to use the spices in our kitchen for everyday healing. The book explores everyday healing traditions through common herbs and spices, recipes and remedies, preparation methods, and intergenerational knowledge.
BQW Impact
Shor Denny brings Black lesbian leadership into mental wellness, trauma-informed education, community organizing, and resilience-building. Through Community Now, she creates programs and educational initiatives that support emotional well-being, coping skills, resilience, and community connection.
Her work connects Black and LGBTQ+ community wellness with culturally responsive approaches to healing and prevention. Through Community Now and Spice Cabinet Healing, Denny contributes to community care, intergenerational knowledge, and accessible wellness practices.
Notable Works
Spice Cabinet Healing: A guide on how to use the spices in our kitchen for everyday healing (2026)
Book exploring everyday healing traditions through common herbs and spices, recipes, remedies, preparation methods, and intergenerational knowledge.
Community Now (2010)
Organization founded by Denny focused on mental wellness, resilience, trauma-informed care, and social-emotional learning.
GET PLUGGED IN
Community Now program designed to help young people develop coping skills and resilience.
Me, Myself & Mine
Community Now program focused on resilience and helping young people develop healthier responses to adversity.
Coaching for Cultural Success
Program supporting educators and administrators through cultural competency, self-care, communication, and emotional intelligence training.
Learn More
Official organization founded and led by Denny.
Amazon listing for Denny's book.
Current profile documenting Denny's leadership and Community Now's work with Black and LGBTQ+ communities.
Institutional resource documenting Denny's leadership, education, wellness work, and community resiliency programs.
Grand Canyon University Profile
University profile documenting Denny's education, career development, and founding of Community Now.