Renee Schulte

Renee Schulte (born December 9, 1970) is a former American politician who was the Iowa State Representative for the 37th District. Schulte has over two decades of leadership experience in the behavioral healthcare field. Her work in the public and private sectors has given her a unique understanding of the complexities of delivering quality care.

Renee Schulte, MA, LMHC
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 37th district
In office January 14, 2008 – January 14, 2013
Preceded by	Art Staed
Succeeded by	John Landon
Personal details
Born	(1970-12-09) December 9, 1970 (age 53) Centralia, Illinois
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Brent
Residence	Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Alma mater	New Mexico State University
Occupation	Strategic Planning Consultant
Profession	Licensed Mental Health Therapist Adjunct Professor – Mt. Mercy University
Website	Schlute's website

Renee is nationally recognized for her expertise in behavioral health policy, system design, financial analysis, and strategic planning. As a licensed mental health therapist, Renee has worked across an array of the care continuum including psychiatric hospitals, child welfare providers, and therapeutic foster care services.

She began Schulte Consulting, LLC in 2012. As a consultant she has worked with multiple states creating strategic plans, legislation, and best practice guidance in regulation and rules. Renee has taught at multiple colleges and universities in the psychology department, encouraging the next generation to join in this important work.

Early life

Schulte graduated from Danville High School in Danville, Illinois. She attended New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in counseling and educational psychology.^[1] Renee and her husband Brent, disciple minister at Antioch Christian Church in Cedar Rapids, previously lived in New Mexico and Texas before moving to Iowa in 2001 to be closer to family.^[2]

Electoral history

Schulte narrowly won election to the Iowa House in 2008 defeating Democrat Art Staed, 8628 (49.95%) to 8615 (49.88%).^[3] A recount resulted in a net gain of one vote for Staed, leaving the election with a 13-vote margin of victory.^[4] Schulte won re-election in 2010, defeating Democratic opponent Mark Seidl.^[5] *incumbent

Election	Political result		Candidate		Party	Votes	%
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [3] District 37 Turnout: 17,272		Republican gain from Democratic		Renee Schulte	Republican	8,628	50.0
				Art Staed*	Democratic	8,615	49.9
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010 [5] District 37 Turnout: 13,021		Republican hold		Renee Schulte*	Republican	6,836	52.5
				Mark J. Seidl	Democratic	5,762	44.3

Awards

Schulte has received the following honors and awards:

• 2011 Emerging Leader - State Legislative Leaders Foundation ^[6]
• 2011 Toll Fellowship ^[7]
• Voice of Children Award - Orchard Place Board of Directors ^[8]
• Iowa Farm Bureau "Friend of Agriculture"^[9]
• Iowa Physician Assistant Society "Legislator of the Year"^[10]

References

1. "About Renee". Iowa House Republicans. 1970-12-09. Archived from the original on 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
2. "Biography". Reneeschulte.net. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
3. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 2009-04-08. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
4. Martyn, Chase (2008-11-29). "HD 37 recount does not change result". Iowa Independent. Center for Independent Media. Archived from the original on 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2011-10-10. On a 2-1 vote, the Recount Board certified the results of the House District 37 race Saturday evening, counting 8,615 votes for Staed and 8,628 for Schulte. That's a 13-vote margin, which means the recount netted Staed one vote.
5. "Official Results Report, General Election held November 2, 2010". Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-12-16. p. 78. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-11-25. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
6. http://reneeschulte.org/schulte-selected-for-leadership-program/ ^{[dead link]}
7. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-02-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
8. http://reneeschulte.org/voice-of-children-award-presented-representative-renee-schulte/ ^{[dead link]}
9. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2011-01-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
10. Informatics, Inc. "Professional Women's Network – Home". PWN. Retrieved 2011-01-24.

External links

• Iowa portal

• Schulte on Project Vote Smart
• Schulte's legislative website
• Schulte's campaign website

Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by Art Staed	37th District 2008 – 2013	Succeeded by John Landon