Ingrid grew up and was educated in the Sutherland shire of Sydney. She studied Optometry at UNSW graduating with first class honours and winning the Deans prize for original research. After university Ingrid ran successful private Optometry practices in Adelaide and Melbourne. She also co-founded Southcoast Ophthalmolgy 16 yeas ago and has been instrumental in it’s growth over time.

Ingrid’s major interests outside of work revolve around her family life and the constant demands of three teenage children. When able she enjoys reading, swimming, running, yoga and ballet.

She loves to travel when able but never ceases to be thankful for the ability to live, work and make a contribution in such a beautiful part of the country.