Beatrice Schmidt

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Policy Advisor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) at U.S. Department of Labor

United States

Overview

Beatrice is a policy and human resources professional specializing in disability employment, inclusion, and ADA compliance. With experience at the U. S. Departments of Labor and Justice, she excels in developing national DEIA strategy and resolving complex reasonable accommodation cases. She holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University.

Beyond her professional roles, Beatrice is passionate about creative expression and writes poetry. She is a dedicated advocate for disability justice and civil rights, with a particular focus on access and equity for multiply marginalized communities, as seen in her commentary on social issues.

She uniquely combines her background as a Licensed Master Social Worker with her federal policy work and a personal passion for poetry.

Personality Overview

Vision Oriented

Challenger

Direct & Candid

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Disability Employment
Her career is focused on enhancing disability inclusion. She has led national DEIA strategy and policy initiatives at the U. S. Department of Labor.
Workplace Accessibility
Advised corporate leaders on assistive technologies and led projects to enhance workplace accessibility toolboxes for global communities.
ADA Compliance
Utilized legal expertise at the Department of Justice to ensure full compliance with the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA).

Media Appearances

Beatrice has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2023 - 9-2025
Policy Advisor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) at U.S. Department of Labor
11-2018 - 9-2022
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator at U.S. Department of Justice
9-2018 - 5-2019
Project Manager at Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion
10-2014 - 12-2016
Corporate Business Specialist at National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) at The Viscardi Center
4-2013 - 12-2016
Workforce Development Committee Member at Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES-VR)

Education

2004 - 2007
Master of Social Work - MSW from Fordham University
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Hofstra University

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Insights For Selling To Beatrice

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Beatrice is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Beatrice

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Beatrice move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Beatrice take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Beatrice

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