Queenstown born artist, Ira is currently painting, teaching, and working on her Master in Art in Christchurch.  She has a love for her home and has been recognised for her contribution to this and other communities through her art with a Civic Award and NZer of the Year, Local Hero Award. Internationally shown and sponsored by the GOLDEN artist supplies company of New York, she is an artist-educator for their products in NZ. Mentoring young people in art, business, and philanthory is key to her values in business.