Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal

Declared candidate for the LBUSD Board of Education in the November 2026 election. Co-founded FUEL (Families Unified for Education in Laguna), the parent-led 501(c)(4) advocacy organization launched in early 2025, and served as its first chair and president; she resigned that role effective May 22, 2026 to run for the board, with Emily Rolfing named to succeed her. California-licensed attorney (State Bar #210807); Of Counsel at The Mitzel Group, where her practice covers equity and debt financings, board compliance, and mergers and acquisitions. JD from the University of Virginia School of Law; BA in Anthropology from UC Berkeley. Her campaign site describes her as "a mom, attorney, and longtime LBUSD volunteer," including PTA president roles at Top of the World and Thurston and four years as a SchoolPower trustee.