Our Team
The Yinhawangka Foundation was created by Yinhawangka People, with a clear message from our mob: it is time for a Yinhawangka-led organisation to take responsibility for driving long-term social and cultural outcomes.
Following careful consideration of how best to support Yinhawangka aspirations and ways of doing, we are proud to have established a structure that supports this, with a majority Yinhawangka board and two experienced independent directors supporting, community and cultural priorities are balanced with long-term strategic decision-making. We are majority Aboriginal staffed, and are committed to prioritising Yinhawangka recruitment wherever possible.
Our Board
Justin Goodwin
Independent Director YCSO
Justin has held senior leadership, strategy and governance roles across corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors, with experience spanning organisational performance, operational leadership, community outcomes and long-term planning. He is a proud Dharug man living on Whadjuk Noongar Country and has a strong commitment to creating opportunities for Aboriginal people and supporting initiatives that strengthen communities, build capability and deliver lasting benefits for future generations.
Throughout his career, Justin has contributed to initiatives focused on Indigenous employment, community development and strategic growth, and brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to governance and decision-making.
Maria Osman
Independent Director YCSO
Maria is an accomplished leader with a wealth of experience in community and economic development, human rights and governance. She advocates passionately for social justice, gender equality and anti-racism and has played pivotal roles in shaping policy and advancing outcomes for Aboriginal and multi-cultural communities across Australia. Maria was the Executive Director of the WA Office for Women’s Policy, the Office of Multicultural Interests and the Department of Communities where she led major reforms in gender equity, multiculturalism, seniors, youth, volunteering and community services. Her impressive record of partnership with Indigenous communities—including in governance, strategy, and community-driven frameworks—provides an excellent background and understanding for supporting Yinhawangka-led change.
Karis Drummond
Director - Jardhunha (Chairperson)
Karis is a proud Yinhawangka woman and accomplished artist who brings strong cultural authority, creative insight and community connection to her role as a Director. Her work is deeply grounded in culture, family, and connection to Country, and she offers a valuable perspective on the protection and respectful representation of Yinhawangka stories and knowledge. Drawing on her lived experience , Karis contributes thoughtful guidance on cultural integrity, community engagement and the importance of embedding culture into the Foundation’s work. She is particularly passionate about ensuring future generations remain connected to culture and identity through meaningful and respectful initiatives.
Dwayne Galby
Director - Thurantajinha and Wilga
Dwayne is a Yinhawangka man who grew up on Country alongside his old people, learning the importance of country and culture to community wellbeing. Having witnessed the change in community and industry over recent decades, Dwayne has a passion for ensuring his Elders knowledge and ways of being contribute to a positive future for the next generations. With strong experience in business and the mining industry, Dwayne brings insights and perspectives that support growth and opportunities for the younger and future generations, while also continuing to uphold cultural values and care for country.
Our Team
Joanne Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
Jo has an executive leadership background in accounting and commercial law and brings extensive experience from the corporate sector to support strong financial, commercial and governance foundations for the organisation. Jo is committed to upholding Yinhawangka self-determination and works closely with Yinhawangka leaders and community to ensure the Foundation’s work is community-led, culturally grounded and focused on creating long-term opportunities for Yinhawangka people, country and culture.
Michael Charlton
Manager Programs & Impact
Michael is a Yindjibarndi man, with family and cultural connections to the Yinhwangka community, and brings close to 15 years experience working with First Nations communities across Australia. Michael is particularly aware of the intersect between community, native title and mining interests in the Pilbara, and is committed to ensuring program design and delivery is focused on empowering Yinhawangka people to lead long-term change in the community.
Hayley Wickham
Youth Centre Coordinator
Hayley leads the Youth Centre in Paraburdoo, creating a relaxed and welcoming place where young people can connect, have fun and take part in activities they enjoy. She joined the Foundation in August 2026 after five years with Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation, bringing a strong connection to the Paraburdoo community and a drive to make a real and positive impact.
A Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Raukawa woman from Aotearoa New Zealand, Hayley has lived in Paraburdoo with her family for almost eight years and is grateful for the opportunity to learn about Yinhawangka Culture and Country. Outside work, she loves travelling, learning about different cultures and spending time with her whānau at her marae back home.
Petrina Injie
Cultural Specialist (Female Lead)
Petrina (Pet) is a proud Yinhawangka woman, who grew up in Bellary Springs & Paraburdoo, worked in Paraburdoo & Tom Price. Pet has a Background in Logistics & Projects, across Mining & Logistics industry.
Pet’s lived experience and connection to Country, Culture & Community alongside her passion for her people drive the work she does with the Foundation. Pet is a connection point to feeding the vision & perspective of community to the foundation to ensure it is operating with Yinhawangka at the Heart.
