Shanya Luther, M.Div

Shanya’s Training Experience:

Shanya has been a sexuality educator and facilitating social-sexual trainings for over 20 years. She has presented at countless conferences, retreats, and events. View Shanya's Resume and Training Portfolio.

In addition to training, she is a published author and storyteller. Her most recent article was in Impact Magazine. Her stories have been featured on Mystery Box and the Portland Moth Stage; and she has been featured in two short documentaries about the importance of nurturing touch. She has also been a guest on the podcasts, Strange Bedfellows and Disability Justice.

Shanya founded Among Friends in 2012 and is the Director of the Training & Resources program. She is the lead trainer for the agency.

Find out more about Shanya’s work with Among Friends.

Please Note:

Shanya can train any of our topics, however, due to demand there is an additional $200 trainer fee whenever Shanya facilitates a training. (including those listed above)

Presenter Bios

  • Shanya Luther, M.Div. - Founder and Director, Among Friends, LLC

    Shanya Luther is a social-sexual ecologist and professional training facilitator in the field of human sexuality, with over two-decades of experience.  She is the founder and co-owner of Among Friends, LLC.

    Shanya holds a bachelor's in Human Development and a Masters of Divinity. For the past 20 years she has been helping people meet their basic human needs, protecting their legal rights, assisting them to stay safe and healthy, and keeping their own behaviors legal.

  • Shanya Luther, M.Div. - Founder and Director, Among Friends, LLC

    Shanya Luther is a social-sexual ecologist and professional training facilitator in the field of human sexuality, with over 20 years of experience.  She is the founder and co-owner of Among Friends, LLC.

    Shanya holds a bachelor's in Human Development, a Certificate in Family Life Education, and a Masters of Divinity. For the past 20+ years she has been helping people meet their basic human needs, protecting their legal rights, assisting them to stay safe and healthy, and keeping their behaviors legal.

    Shanya utilizes an ecological framework and incorporates neurobiology, attachment theory, trauma informed care, and social-emotional learning into her work.  She writes, speaks, presents and consults about all facets of sexuality; specializing in healthy relationships and healthy sexual development.