BTM233 – Laura White Ludvik – Support the Enlisted Project

Show SummaryOn today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Laura White Ludvik, President of the Support The Enlisted Project, an organization with a focus on improving financial wellness to address food insecurity, homelessness, mental health conditions, suicide, and other crises through counseling, education, and financial support for enlisted service members, veterans and their families.Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today’s GuestLaura White Ludvik, President of the Support The Enlisted Project, is a dedicated leader in the non-profit sector. She previously served as the Vice President of Philanthropy at Support The Enlisted Project before serving as the President of the USS Midway Foundation. With over two decades of experience, she has a proven track record in fundraising, community engagement, and organizational development, particularly focused on underserved populations in San Diego. A proud graduate of California State University, Chico, Laura combines her passion for ethical leadership with her extensive expertise in strategic communications and project management.. Laura is actively involved in the community, serving on multiple boards and receiving accolades such as the San Diego Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Award. Outside of her professional life, she is a committed mother and wife, drawing inspiration from her family and her father's service as a Vietnam veteran.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeSupport The Enlisted Project Web site PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the previous episode on STEP, episode 30 of the Behind the Mission Podcast. On this episode, Navy Veteran, CEO and Co-Founder of the Support the Enlisted Project, Tony Teravainen, talks about the need to support junior enlisted service members with financial education and assistance. You can find the resource here:  https://psycharmor.org/podcast/tony-teravainen Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don’t Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com