Background
Schmitt, Catherine Laura was born on May 5, 1967 in Santa Barbara, California, United States. Daughter of David R. and Harriet L. (Holland) Schmitt.
Schmitt, Catherine Laura was born on May 5, 1967 in Santa Barbara, California, United States. Daughter of David R. and Harriet L. (Holland) Schmitt.
Student, Santa Barbara Community College, 1987; Bachelor in Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine, 1990; Master of Science in Counseling, California State University, Fullerton, 1993.
Team facilitator knowledge and social responsibilty program, University of California, Irvine, summer 1989; associate students commissioner, career paraprofessional counselor, University of California, Irvine, 1989-1990; peer counselor Ednl. Opportunity Program, Irvine Valley Community College, 1991; specialist aide Cmty. Outreach, Irvine Valley Community College, 1991-1992; counseling intern Disabled Students Program and Superior vena cava syndrome, Irvine Valley Community College, 1991-1993; career and workability program coordinator Career Center, California State Polytechnic U., Pomona, 1993-1996; member university diversity committee, California State Polytechnic U., Pomona, 1994-1996; interim coordinator University Advising Center, California State Polytechnic U., Pomona, 1996-1997; coordinator University Advising Center, California State Polytechnic U., Pomona, since 1998.
President National Alliance for Blind Students, Washington, 1991-1993. Member board publications, membership committee Claif. Council of the Blind, Burbank, since 1992.
Treasurer, board directors National Issues Forum of Orange County, 1992-1993. Member advisory board special needs in transit committee Orange County Transportation Authority, Garden Grove, California, 1992-1993. Conference program selection committee AHEAD, since 1994.
Member National Association of Female Executives, American Counseling Association, Toastmasters International (president chapter since 1996).