Endorsements
Todd Saulle
Shaler Area School Board Director Region 3
“Daeja is dedicated to public service. Her commitment to protecting students and focus on community engagement make her an outstanding candidate for Shaler Area School Board. I am proud to endorse her.”
“Daeja’s passion for empowering young people shines through in everything she does. With her on our board, we can look forward to a future where every student is seen, heard, and supported.“
Liz Dunn
Shaler Area School Board Director Region 1
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund is pleased to endorse Daeja Baker for Pittsburgh’s Shaler Area Region 1 School Board
Director,” said Evan Low, President & CEO of LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. “Daeja is a committed advocate for representation and support of vulnerable populations. As school board director, Daeja will focus her efforts on protecting the resources that Shaler schools students and teachers need, and will be an influential advocate for the district’s students of color, queer students, and students
struggling with mental illness. Her lived experience in all three of these areas will make her a strong voice for intersectional LGBTQ+ equality in her community.”
Pittsburgh DSA
Daeja has been an ally to the DSA for a long time, so we are thrilled to see her seeking election to represent a district that can use her incredible skills. She would be the first Black woman to join the board, representing a district that is 10% Black. At the meeting where we endorsed her, she spoke of her interest in supporting all students, especially students of color, ESL learners, students with mental illness, and queer students.
Tammy Garcia
Shaler Democratic Committee
“I served in the US Air Force for 23 years and seven years in the Department of Homeland Security/National Counterterrorism Center. To serve the great good is a calling not everyone is cut out for. Daeja is 100% meant to serve. She will be a tireless advocate for all students, teachers, and the Shaler community. I proudly recommend Daeja for Shaler Area School Board!”
Senator Lindsay Williams
“I couldn’t be more excited to support Daeja Baker for Shaler Area School Board. Like me, Daeja values transparency, accountability, and community. I know she’ll be an advocate for every Shaler Area student to thrive in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.”
Lindsay Powell
I am proud to endorse Daeja Baker for Shaler Area School Board. As a dedicated social worker, she brings a deep understanding of the challenges students and families face both inside and outside the classroom.
Daeja has spent her career advocating for children, promoting mental health, and ensuring that every voice—especially the most vulnerable—is heard and valued. Our schools need leaders who not only understand educational policy but also care deeply about the well-being of every child. With her background in social work, Daeja will champion equitable access to resources, support student mental health, and strengthen the connection between families, schools, and communities.
The Shaler Area Education Association on behalf of PSEA
The Shaler Area Education Association on behalf of PSEA is happy to recommend Daeja Baker as School Director. She believes in public education and will serve with the best interests of our students, community and staff at heart.
