EducationBachelor of Arts, Labor Studies and Employee Relations, Rutgers University–New Brunswick

Notable personal detailsShanel Y. Robinson is a U.S. Air Force veteran and Somerset County Commissioner Director who is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District in 2026. She previously served on the Franklin Township Council and as deputy mayor, and has led county-level responsibilities spanning public health, safety, infrastructure, and related services. She has also served as president of the New Jersey Association of Counties.