Pro Family Advocate
Mindy Schneider has over 18 years of personal experience in the field of Family Advocacy. Following her immense struggles with getting an appropriate education for her daughter Mindy took her deep rooted belief and passion that every student deserves a free and appropriate education where they can thrive and founded Pro Family Advocate.
Mindy graduated from Cal State Northridge in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and in 1990 she graduated from USC with a Masters in Social Work and a Pupil Personnel School Credential. She is an active member of The American Council for School Social Workand The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) which is an organization of attorneys, special education advocates and parents. COPAA's mission is to be a national voice for special education rights and to promote excellence in advocacy. Mindy is currently serving as an Educational Surrogate for Special Education students Through Ventura County SELPA.
Through Pro Family Advocate, Mindy blends her wealth of business savvy, tenacity, and professionalism with her own personal experiences to guide parents through the emotional and physical struggles of changing family dynamics. You will be encouraged by Mindy’s passion and strengthened by her commitment. Mindy is a family’s complete resource, from preschool to elder care and for all the challenges in between.