Mentee Spotlight: Shauna Schmeisser

Take a minute to get to know WLI mentee, Shauna Schmeisser, by reading the Q&A below!

Please share a few of your favorite things you have learned in the class sessions.

I loved the topic of Jacob’s ladder and the metaphor that we learn from the story as it very much resonated in my own life. Sometimes we have to fall down before we can rise up again.

How have you stayed involved with WLI since your year ended?

I recently spoke on a panel at a retreat for new cohorts.

What is your occupation and have you been able to apply what you learned in WLI to your job?

I’m an attorney and my education is very applicable to a range of topics, including many that we discussed at our monthly learning sessions.

Please tell us more about yourself, your family and/or your involvement in the Jewish community.

I’m half Israeli and grew up here in the Jewish community in Phoenix. I graduated from King David and Jess Schwartz Jewish Community High School. I went to ASU for both undergrad and law school. I studied abroad in Israel for a whole year and I was very involved in pro-Israel advocacy when I was an undergrad. In law school, I was president of the Jewish Law Student Association. I founded JNF Futures in Arizona in 2013 and I’m involved in the CJP. I also served as chair for the Cardozo Society for the Jewish Federation. I am married and have three children, 2 boys and a girl.

In your spare time, what are some hobbies or activities you like to do? (and/or share some fun facts about yourself)

I love to work out, volunteer at my kids’ schools, and I’m currently working on a children’s book about food allergies.