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About me
I am passionate about driving social change over three areas: empowering First Nations communities with the tools and knowledge to take control of their health and well-being, ensuring that First Nations-led models of change are recognised and respected on par with Western approaches, and ensuring MOB have access to education on complex trauma. I have used my passion for long distance running to create Deadly Runners, a social enterprise that addresses these issues in an innovative way.
Being a finalist for the 2024 National NAIDOC Person of the Year was a tremendous honour, recognising the impact Deadly Runners is having.
Outside of my work, I’m a mother of five and a grandmother of one. In 2023, I completed the Chicago Marathon, then took a year off running to focus on other pursuits. I love the mental and physical challenges of marathon training and am planning my next race for 2025.
"I saw this fellowship as a unique opportunity to invest in myself as an individual, providing the support and frameworks I need to sustain and expand the impact of my work."
My passions
- Engaging First Nations Communities in Urban and Regional Areas
- Addiction Recovery and Holistic Healing
- Long-Distance Running Coaching and Mentorship
- Understanding the Impact of Trauma
- Navigating Challenges in First Nations Social Enterprises