Ildiko grew up in Hungary and enjoyed sports, playing outside, and traveling with her parents. She went to LSU and majored in Geography. Her favorite subject has always been geography. However, during college she also enjoyed math and physics so much she started tutoring others in it. She spent 25 years in the military and was looking to do something different.

Ildiko is a single full-time parent of two girls, and she also has two cats. When she is not working or on mom-duty, she enjoys hiking, gardening and working out. She enjoys movies and dinners with friends as well as the occasional craft beer.