Ella grew up in Tauranga and was always keen to come back after her studies and travel. She returned to Tauranga in 2010. She is proud to be back in the Bay along with her husband and daughters Alice and Zoe. She has been working in general practice since 2013. She enjoys all aspects of general practice. When she is not working, she enjoys spending quality time with her family as well as surfing, snowboarding and walking.