Staff Biographies

Ingrid Christensen, founder and president of INGCO International has dedicated the entirety of her professional career to interpreting and translating. Her expertise lies in creating an end product that is not only true to the original but also renders a meaningful message to the client — regardless of their spoken language or cultural background. She has worked with numerous cultural groups both within and outside of the United States and is considered a vital resource regarding the various immigrant communities throughout the country.

Ingrid earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, Legal Studies and Latino Studies and a minor in Danish from the University of Minnesota. She also has a Master of Arts Degree in Management from Hamline University and takes classes at Minnesota College of Art and Design (MCAD). Ingrid completed a Certificate in Interpreting and Translating from the University of Minnesota, the Supreme Court Interpreter Certification program.

Ingrid is dedicated to community service and leadership. Ingrid currently sits on the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Red Cross Board of Directors. In 2016 she was appointed to the Minnesota District Export Council. She is alumni of the Leadership Saint Paul with the Saint Paul Chamber class and was recognized as the 2012 Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year and the 2012 Deubener Award in the Women/Minority Owned Business category. In 2013, she was named a 40 Under 40 Honoree by the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Business Journal, joining the ranks of successful alumni. She sits on the Small Business Committee for the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and completed their Leadership Minnesota program in 2015. Leadership Minnesota is a 1-year leadership development program that dives into the economic drivers that shape Minnesota. She volunteers with the Northern Star Council and sits on the Double Dog Dare planning committee which boldly rappels brave souls down skyscrapers. Her additional volunteer efforts stem for the Children’s Theater of Minnesota to the Memory Research Association of Region’s Hospital.

Ingrid is an artist and musician at heart and when she’s not working with large corporations such as Medtronic, 3M, and the University of Minnesota Department of Biodiversity, she can be found creating sculpture for her yard and office and playing her tambourine. Her seemingly endless energy and motivation are channeled into her growing business, community involvement and most importantly, her growing son who attends a French immersion school.

Email Ingrid at ingridc@ingcointernational.com

Abby is the Translation Project Manager at INGCO International in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics and French.  During her studies at Macalester, Abby was able to spend a semester studying and interning in Brussels, Belgium. While there, she worked alongside the Director of International Affairs for a public institution that develops birth and childhood policies throughout the francophone neighborhoods of Belgium. Many of Abby’s projects during this time involved improving the French to English translations of resources distributed to the local population. This was Abby’s first look into the world of translation, which has now led her to begin her professional career at INGCO.

One of Abby’s major interests is exploring the workings of different languages. She has had the opportunity through both education and work to dissect such languages as English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Japanese, Modern Standard Arabic, Latvian, Walloon, and Karen. When she is not investigating the linguistic aspects of languages, Abby enjoys traveling, spending time with family, watching sports, and reading.

Email Abby at abby@ingcointernational.com

Hannah is the Interpreting Project Manager at INGCO International in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is a recent graduate of The University of Minnesota, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a focus in sculpture and textiles. Hannah has developed a strong visual vocabulary, learning to tell compelling stories with single images and to deconstruct both visual and written content. She has an impressive command of the visual language and is an expert in imagery. Hannah has always appreciated the interaction of creativity and business. She believes in using the power of bold imagery and creative innovation to connect more effectively in a crowded and competitive business landscape.

On top of working at INGCO international Hannah mentors students from kindergarten to 12th grade as they explore their creativity, goals and aspirations. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys working with her hands, swimming, spending time with her family, and enjoying Minnesota’s outdoors.

Email Hannah at hannah@ingcointernational.com