Louise Johnson Fitzgerald was the daughter of William Henry Snyder, the first president of Los Angeles City College. She was born to William H. Snyder and Emma Abbott Morrill on December 31, 1900, in Worcester, Massachusetts. After graduating from Hollywood High School, Louise continued her education, receiving a B.A. from the University of Arizona, an M.A. from Stanford, and a Ph.D. from New York University. Louise taught at Rutgers University, Los Angeles City College, and Harbor College.
Louise Snyder Johnson Fitzgerald wrote two books: Inside Your Mind and Personality and Adjustment.
Her wartime services included time spent at Douglas Aircraft and Bell Aircraft.
Louise passed away on August 21, 1993, in Long Beach, California.