Helene Schneider
Helene Schneider | |
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Helene Schneider in 2015 | |
| Mayor of Santa Barbara, California | |
| In office January 11, 2010 – January 9, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Marty Blum |
| Succeeded by | Cathy Murillo |
| Member of the Santa Barbara City Council | |
| In office January 7, 2003 – January 11, 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1970 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Santa Barbara, California |
| Alma mater | Skidmore College, Professional Designation in Human Resources Management, University of California, Santa Barbara |
| Occupation | Human Resources Management, politician |
| Website | Personal website |
Helene Schneider (born November 18, 1970) is an American politician from the Democratic Party. She was the mayor of Santa Barbara, California from 2010 to 2018, and a 2016 candidate for California's 24th congressional district. She was first elected mayor in 2009, succeeding Marty Blum. She won reelection to a second term in 2013. Prior to serving in government, Schneider worked at Planned Parenthood as the director of human resources for the affiliate serving Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties.