Gilda Mary Ludwig

Background

Ludwig, Gilda Mary was born on December 15, 1926 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Francisco Pacheco and Ethel (Souza) Da Silva.

Education

Student, University Maryland., 1953-1955; AB, Boston University, 1957; Master of Social Work, Ohio State University, 1961.

Career

Teacher, Washington (District of Columbia) High School, 1957-1959; social worker, Department Social Services, Cincinnati, 1961-1963; school social worker, Department Education, Clermont County, Ohio., 1964-1967; clinical social worker, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland., 1968-1970; administrator human services, Department of Health and Human Resources, Washington, 1970-1972; Executive Board chairman of education and children's advocacy committee, Santa Barbara Mental Health Association, since 1991. Board directors Santa Barbara Mental Health Association (Volunteer award 1983, 87). Chairman Santa Barbara Mental Health Auxiliary, 1984-1986.

Board directors, fund chairman Santa Barbara unit Recording for the Blind, president-elect 1987-1990.

Achievements

• Gilda Mary Ludwig has been listed as a noteworthy social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Neighborhood coordinator Newcomers, Santa Barbara, 1973-1974. Volunteer registered Portuguese interpreter for local medical facilities. Member National Association Social Workers (certified, co-chairman 1981-1983), Academy Certified Social Workers.

Interests

• Avocations: travelling, tennis.

Connections

Married John Howard Ludwig, November 9, 1946. Children: Howard Russell, Robert William.

Father:

Francisco Pacheco Silva

Mother:

Ethel (Souza) Da Silva

Spouse:

John Howard Ludwig

child:

Robert William Ludwig

child:

Howard Russell Ludwig