Miss New York Volunteer

Meet Shannon.

Actress and director, non-profit president, student, and advocate, Shannon Kelly is Miss New York Volunteer.

Living in the heart of New York City and working towards her BFA in acting, Shannon is no stranger to chasing big dreams. Shannon is a sophomore at Borough of Manhattan Community College and was recently honored by being selected to represent her school at the Region 2 American College Theater Festival, where she received an Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Ensemble Performance of a One Act NPP (National Playwriting Program) Reading. At her alma mater, Shannon raised approx. $4000 to support future theatrical productions, all on a budget of $100.

S.E.R.V.E. Initiative:

The Self Care Promise Co.

The Self Care Promise Co. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded and run by Shannon. It aims to educate about the mental health impacts and benefits of simple self care. Shannon shares her experiences with depression, anxiety, and ADHD to a variety of audiences to help destigmatize these disorders and make others feel seen. She's also created a donation system to make self care more accessible. Shannon collects and donates items for basic self care that may be unaffordable for some, but are necessary for all. Learn more and get involved by clicking the button below.