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Beatrice Schmidt

Go-getter · DISC type d
Policy Advisor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) at U.S. Department of Labor
📍 United States

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.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Policy Advisor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Beatrice shows up

Vision Oriented
Challenger
Direct & Candid

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Priorities

Topics Beatrice cares 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.
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Career

Work history

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

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Education
2004 - 2007
Master of Social Work - MSW
Fordham University
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Hofstra University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

d

Dominance (D)

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