Our People
The Western Australian Aboriginal Leadership Institute is an independent, not-for-profit organisation based in Perth. WAALI was launched in February 2018 to help overcome Aboriginal disadvantage by building leadership and governance capabilities amongst Aboriginal people.
Our Board

Robyn Smith-Walley
Board Chair

Richard Walley
Director

Jahna Cedar
Director

Gary Smith
Treasurer

Kylie Groves
Company Secretary

Angela Ryder
Deputy Chair

Dylan Collard
Director

Chanelle van Den Berg
Director
Our Patrons

Hon. Kerry Sanderson AC
Patron of the Western Australian Aboriginal Leadership Institute, Patron of Yorga Djenna Bidi

Narelda Jacobs
Patron of the Western Australian Aboriginal Leadership Institute

Elizabeth Hayden
Patron of Yorga Djenna Bidi
Our Staff

Damian Tapley
CEO

Danieka Taylor
Administration Officer

Natasha Lee
Program Coordinator Emerging Aboriginal Leaders & Circle of Wisdom

Sharna Walley
Programs Director

Ash Bin Omar
Program Manager

Fallon Gregory
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