Ingrid Palmer

An alumni of York University and a certified facilitator, Ingrid Palmer is a keynote speaker and social advocate. Passionate about the development of healthy environments for marginalized groups and empowering caregivers in effective advocacy, Ingrid makes use of her lived experiences including being a Crown Ward and legally blind to build awareness and promote the need for community programs.

Ingrid is the co-chair if the Inner City Advisory Committee, a member of the Tenants First Advisory Panel, a consultant for the Macaulay Child Development Centre.

As a result of her service, individuals, community agencies and institutions come together, tap into diverse perspectives and get inside bold conversations that lead to innovative collaborative opportunities for our most challenged households.

Recent activities include the TDSB's Enhancing Equity Task Force, Parents As Partners Conference, Children’s Aid Foundation 5-Fourteen Talks,and Youth In Care Day at Queens Park.