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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors has approved the appointment of Kristine Schmidt as the new Director of Human Resources. Schmidt’s selection comes after an extensive nationwide search to find the ideal candidate to succeed Maria Elena De Guevara, who will retire from the position in January 2024. Schmidt will assume her new role on January 2, 2024.
Schmidt brings a wealth of experience in human resources, particularly in local government settings, to her new position. She currently serves as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Goleta, a role she has been in since 2019. Before her tenure in Goleta, she dedicated 22 years of her career to the City of Santa Barbara from 1997 to 2019, where she held various positions in human resources, employee relations, and administrative services. Her journey in the field of human resources began in 1991, reflecting her strong commitment and dedication to the profession.