Ingrid re-entered the workforce as a volunteer in the career center at Elmhurst University. She was subsequently hired by the University to work with students interested in career exploration and professional preparation. In this role, she met with undergraduates, alumni, and graduate students to coach and advise them in career choices and strategies for their career search. Ingrid also taught classes for over a decade on resume development, networking, interviewing, and self-branding while at Elmhurst University.

Ingrid is currently in private practice as a professional career and career transition coach. She facilitates workshops for organizations and businesses and leads thought-provoking and innovative focus groups for emerging leaders. Ingrid is certified to administer the Hogan Series (HPI, HDS, and MVPI).

Ingrid is active in many volunteer capacities including as a coach with the Honor Foundation and the People’s Resource Center and she also serves as a member of the board of the award-winning Elmhurst Public Library.