FODSD - Guest Speaker Lunch - Freedom Park - USS Midway

Friends of Downtown San Diego is a fully volunteer run, 501c(3). We enhance San Diego’s downtown community through scholarships, community service and education. We would love to have you join our educational luncheon!

The USS Midway Museum and Port of San Diego made a commitment in 2004 that one day they would develop a park on Navy Pier. After many years of negotiations and planning, the Coastal Commission’s approval in February 2023 paved the way to begin building the park, YOUR park – Freedom Park at Navy Pier.

San Diego’s newest bayfront park will be at the footsteps of the USS Midway. This park will honor our veterans, celebrate our freedoms, and provide moments of engagement for all who visit.

About Laura White Ludvik:

San Diego/Carlsbad native, working for underserved populations since 2001. Proud Chico State graduate - Go Wildcats! Experienced in managing major projects with multiple stakeholders - donors, customers, clients, employees, investors, city officials, and more. Always interested in improving the top down communications for company and employee success. Committed to improving the lives and communities of vulnerable populations in San Diego.
Daughter of a Vietnam Veteran and humble supporter of our US Armed Forces and Veterans. Most importantly, mother to Delaney and wife of Matt Ludvik.
Board of Directors, Training Education & Research Institute
Advisory Board, Support The Enlisted Project
Instructor, Fundraising Academy, National University (2020 - present)
San Diego Business Journal 2011 Women Who Mean Business Award Winner

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