After the death of her father, Shay became depressed and gained an excessive amount of weight. It was through her courage to share her health and wellness testimony where LNWB was formed and has reached 1,000 of women today! By sharing your story, it just might be the “key” to unlocking someone else’s healing.
Shay Vann
Born and raised in Southern California, Shay Vann was exposed to traumatic abuse and neglect at an early age. She developed a passion in advocating for the “silent woman” and began her non profit service work in 2019. Since then, Shay Vann has obtained a Bachelors in Public Admin from Cal Baptist University and continues to design peer to peer mentorship and volunteer led programs for women of all ages and abilities; ensuring no woman ever feels left behind. In her free time, Shay Vann enjoys photography in the outdoors, family gatherings and BBQ’s in the Park.
Shay is currently raising a home full of children with her husband Jay of 13 years. The Vann family has planted roots in Lake Elsinore, California with the intent of inspiring those around them to do their part, no matter how big or small.
Shay Vann says :
” If you are still breathing, make sure it’s with intent and purpose“
Life is precious and can change unexpectedly, pursue joy in all things.
Shay Vann is the Founder and CEO of Leave No Woman Behind, a mother of 5 and wife to Marine Veteran, Jay Vann since 2010 where they married and started a family in San Diego, California. In 2018 The Vann’s purchased their first home in Lake Elsinore, Ca.
In 2022 both Mr& Mrs Vann became Ordained Ministers of the Gospel.
Shay Vann is in the process of writing her first children’s book series, called “Adventures with Red Bear” which was inspired by her daughter Izzy as a way to share the love of the outdoors with the love for reading and real life adventures.
After obtaining her degree in Public Admin, Ms.Shay has expressed interest in running for public office
reviewing local policy and annual budget while seeking to represent under served and privileged children and families.
“As a child, I always prayed for an adult to come rescue me from my environment. In many ways, I was the child that was left behind. Very quiet and mainly kept to myself, I witnessed both my parents self-medicate their struggles with mental illness and addiction.
Ultimately, leading to both of their untimely deaths. I witnessed no things a child should be exposed to; which have led to a great deal of time focusing on my own inner childhood trauma and healing journey.
My focus at LNWB is to reach women where they are; in the season they are in. By serving the woman, the love poured in her overtime will hopefully have an impact on all that woman touches. All areas include her health and wellness but also her family, children/grandchildren should she have any community as these are all connected to THRIVE.
In many ways, my non profit service work is in dedication to my mother and father/sister and all families that struggle with domestic violence, mental health and chronic conditions, child neglect and poverty or any type of abuse; seen and unseen; known and unknown.
LNWB is a place to remind everyone that you are not alone, and as long as you find the courage and strength to advocate your needs
We can do our best to help guide the next steps in the journey with the existing community resources, as well as LNWB mentorship pairing and network experience workshops to establish support and accountability.”
-Shay Vann Founder/CEO
Register to become a Volunteer Member:https://buy.stripe.com/7sI6rN1pBf2s9kA5kk
Leave No Woman Behind 501(c)3 