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Invest In The People
Life Development University is more than a training center—it is an accelerator for social and economic justice. Strategically located in a state-of-the-art facility in South Central Los Angeles, LDU serves as a hub for creative expression, technical training, and leadership development.
Expungements
In partnership with the Social Impact Center and Hood Incubator, we facilitated expungements that offered more than just legal relief—they helped rewrite futures.
In 2024, we brought legal justice closer to home, helping those impacted by mass incarceration and the War On Drugs clear their records and regain access to jobs, housing, and education.
Compassionate Care
In collaboration with This Is Jane Project, we launched a Compassionate Care Coalition rooted in healing and survivor advocacy.
This work laid the foundation for trauma—informed cannabis care, offering free support and healing resources to survivors often excluded from the industry.
Life Development
University
IMAGINE THE
POSSIBILITIES
A PLACE, AN ECOSYSTEM OF CARE, EMPOWERMENT +
REAL-WORLD READINESS
A FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles, Life Development University is a movement dedicated to equipping individuals with the education, resources, and networks needed to thrive. Our mission is to bridge the gap between passion and profession, providing immersive, hands-on training in trade skills, apparel design, digital content creation, wellness, hospitality, STEM, and advocacy.
Family Resource Center
More than an institution. LDU is a movement.
OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
LEARN WITH US. GROW WITH US. HEAL WITH US.
The Visionaries, Educators, and Changemakers driving Life Development University forward.
Kika Keith
PRESIDENT
THE FINAL SAY
Sheila Borrome
EXECUTIVE LEADER
THE BRIDGE BETWEEN IDEAS & ACTION
antoinette martin
PROJECT COORDINATOR
EFFICIENCY & EXPERIENCE ARCHITECT
Mskindness B. Ramirez, M.Ed
EXECUTIVE CHANCELLOR
DESIGNER OF PATHWAYS TO POWER
Kika Howze
COMMUNITY DIRECTOR
CHAMPION OF GATHERING & GROWTH
Evelyn Gonzales
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
CONNECTOR OF PEOPLE & PLATFORMS
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Capacity building
At Life Development University, we believe in empowering individuals with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to thrive. Through our community-driven initiatives, we enrich futures by fostering personal growth, promoting education, and providing opportunities for social mobility.
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Small business fund
Our community, Life Development University, is built on the foundation of compassion and kindness. We extend helping hands to those in need, offering guidance, mentorship, and resources to overcome challenges. With hearts that care, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.
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Educational wellness program
At Life Development University, we're dedicated to transforming lives through collective effort and community support. By lending a helping hand, we empower individuals to overcome obstacles, achieve their goals, and reach their full potential. Together, we can create a brighter future for all.
FROM THE FAMILY THAT BROUGHT YOU
