Chief Financial Officer

Shawn Shahmiri

Shawn Shahmiri joined Laurence School in 2008 and serves as Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 30 years of experience in accounting, finance, and nonprofit leadership. He oversees the school's financial operations and has played a key role in Laurence's long-term financial strength, strategic growth, campus expansion, and major acquisitions.

Mr. Shahmiri holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting, along with graduate degrees and professional certificates in Accounting, Statistics, and Business Administration from universities in three different countries. Fluent in multiple languages, he began his career in the corporate sector before transitioning to nonprofit organizations more than 30 years ago in pursuit of more meaningful, mission-driven work. He considers being part of the Laurence community the most rewarding chapter of his career.

Outside of school, Mr. Shahmiri enjoys traveling the world with his wife, Sara, a Special Education teacher with LAUSD who works with students with moderate to severe disabilities. An avid language enthusiast, he is always challenging himself to learn a new language.