“Living life to its fullest with integrity, passion, and compassion” is a motto that Yvette Ludwig brings to all aspects of her life. Yvette enjoys a happy marriage to a wonderful and supportive man and cherishes the moments of raising her lovely teenage daughter. She also enjoys carrying the title of Mrs. New Jersey America with great honor as she represents and celebrates the core of this country, today's married women.

As Marketing Director for Tricarico Architecture and Design PC, Yvette is able to creatively apply her marketing and business development skills to brand the firm and position it for continued growth. And her commitment to hard work doesn't end there. She went back to school to become a Certified Emergency Medical Technician and has since been giving to her community by volunteering on the Wayne Township Memorial First Aid Squad.

In addition, Yvette supports the Youth Haven Teen Shelter in Paterson, NJ. Also, as part of her role as Mrs. New Jersey, she promotes the unique attributes of the Garden State to educate people about what New Jersey has to offer.

As a young child growing up, Yvette used to watch the Miss America pageant and dream of earning that title so she could help people. Eric, her husband, and Chelsea, her daughter, have been steadfast in their support and encouragement. Eric has encouraged Yvette to dream and follow those dreams. He was the one who convinced her to enter her first Mrs. Pageant and to go back to school to become an Emergency Medical Technician.

As a result of participating in pageants, Yvette has developed a stronger sense of self-worth and confidence. She has competed, not against others, but against herself to bring her to the next level of personal growth. After doing some soul searching, Yvette felt ready and confident for the Mrs. New Jersey America pageant. She looks to her family and to God for inspiration and believes that God guides us in a direction of self-worth if we are open to the possibilities.

Yvette strives to live each day creatively, looking for the next adventure, looking for the next opportunity to speak, travel, influence others, and help a worthwhile cause. A firm advocate of helping people in need, Yvette's platform stresses the importance of giving back to the community. She believes we can all make a positive difference - one day and one person at a time.

- Yvette Marie Ludwig