
Victoria is a 97-year-young author with a mission to help others as a career/life coach, a speaker, a media guest and via her books, available on Amazon, Her latest is
Victoria's 95 Secrets
to living a happy, healthy long life!
Recently, she delivered a 12 1/2 minute presentation which supports her mission in Wilmington, Delaware for TEDxTalks. Before focusing on helping others Victoria had a long career in fashion, journalism, business, operated her own AD/PR form for twenty-two years and had an eight-year stint in government. There she was Director of Travel and Tourism responsible for the state's most popular slogan, New Jersey and You, Perfect Together. She also founded an ESL company featuring American English in Poland the land of her heritage. Victoria continues to be an inspiration and role model to audiences, colleagues and friends that reflect the knowledge and wisdom of her years.
Early Education:
Nassau School, East Orange, NJ
Williamsson School, Chester, NJ
Elmwood School, East Orange, NJ
One room Sydney School, Annandale, NJ
Two room Green Knoll School, Bridgewater, NJ
Somerville High School, Somerville, NJ
Community Service
On the board of the Bernardsville YMCA
New Jersey Polish Cultural Foundation
College of Visual and Performing Arts
George Mason University, Virginia
President of the Board of Directors of AADC
Fundraising for IWL
Endowed Career Conference for Douglass College
Endow Workplace and Professional Development Symposium
Member Landscape Committee, Hunters Glen, Oldwick, NJ
Consultant: Bernardsville Board of Education
Member: Bernardsville Shade Tree Commision
Birth Date: April 21, 1921
East Orange, NJ
Née: Dabrowski
Heritage: Polish
Education: BA in English, Minor, French
NJC/Douglass College, 1942
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Occupation: Author
Editor
Motivational Speaker
Business Woman
Spouse: Ralph Schmidt
1921-2001
BS in Chemistry
Rutgers University, 1942
Olympic Athlete
Chemical Engineer
Daughter: Lisa
BS, Business Management
Boston University, 1978
Dressage Equestrian
Trainer, Judge
Former Manager for
Contemporary Musicians