Family & Community

I'm Kimberly Smith, a Laguna Beach mom, technology CEO, and philanthropist running for the LBUSD Board of Education. My husband, Adam, and I chose Laguna Beach for its schools, values, and sense of community. This fall, our daughter starts sixth grade at Thurston Middle School and our son starts second grade at Top of the World Elementary, so the district's future is personal to our family for years to come.

Showing Up

Watching my parents dedicate their lives to public service taught me that leadership is measured by how you serve others. At the same time, attending schools across the United States and internationally reinforced something I still believe today: great schools are the heart of a great community. They shape not only students, but families, neighborhoods, and our future.

Professional Background

I serve as CEO of Copia, a venture-backed Public Benefit Corporation recognized by Fast Company and named one of Inc. Magazine's Best Places to Work. I've built teams, managed budgets, and led organizations through complex challenges and I bring that same accountability to my board service with Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen, and formerly Sunsar Maya.

Why I'm Running

Over the past eighteen months, growing concerns about LBUSD's transparency and governance led me to ask harder questions about how major decisions were being made. Our district needs leaders who listen, explain their decisions, welcome accountability, and put students ahead of personal interests.