Our Directors

Chair

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Jason is a proud and active member of the Kirrae Whurrong , Peek Whurrong and Tjab Whurrong people of the Gunditjmara nation in south-west Victoria. 

He has a distinguished executive career in Indigenous Affairs and sits on various boards demonstrating his ability to lead, drive change and deliver reform across various sectors. 

Jason works with and advises clients on economic participation opportunities for Indigenous communities and his career has been underpinned by fearless leadership and tireless advocacy and negotiation of Indigenous rights, and reconciliation.

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Nadina is a Kamilaroi woman and is currently a Commercial Manager - Aviation at BP Australia. Nadina graduated from the University of Southern Queensland in 2016 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and in 2017 was awarded a Women’s Board Leadership Program Scholarship. From 2019-2023 Nadina held a directorship with the Victorian Women’s Trust.

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Born and raised in the NT, Chris is a former mining executive, with decades of business experience with a demonstrated history of working across the Impact Investment, Mining and Electricity industries. Chris’s expertise and experience covers Business Management, First Nations Business Start-ups that enable Aboriginal Empowerment and Employment.

He currently is the Chair of CASSE Australia, Deputy Chair of Desert Knowledge Australia, Australian Community Foundation - Director, IC Member and Risk and Finance committee Member, and Co-Chair of First Nations Clean Energy Network.

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Rohan is a Gunditjmara man and an experienced strategic adviser working across state and national water policy with previous experiences working in environmental impact assessments and approvals.  He’s a skilled Indigenous engagement and facilitation practitioner with significant experience collaborating and partnering with Aboriginal Corporations and their communities, and has had previous roles working within a Victorian Aboriginal Land Council.

Rohan is currently Deputy Chair, South East Water Corporation, and a Director of One-Basin Cooperative Research Centre. He also holds positions as a Commissioner, Victorian Environmental Water Holder; Deputy Chair, Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Water Interests and is a member on the Commonwealth Government’s Indigenous Advisory Committee.

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Leanne Miller AM is a member of the Dhulanyagan Ulupna clan of the Yorta Yorta Nation and a respected national leader in Aboriginal affairs, women’s leadership, and social equity. With over three decades of experience across government, corporate, and community sectors, she brings deep expertise in policy, governance, and stakeholder engagement. She is a Senior Fellow and Lifelong Member of the Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity.

As Executive Director of Koorie Women Mean Business, Leanne designed and delivered leadership programs that continue to shape the next generation of Aboriginal women changemakers. She has served in senior advisory roles for industry and government, developing Indigenous employment and participation strategies that drive systemic change.

Internationally, Leanne has represented Australia at the United Nations on Indigenous rights and gender equality, contributing to key forums including the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.

She currently serves as a Trustee of the Victorian Women’s Benevolent Trust and Chairperson of Outback Academy Australia Pty Ltd.

A former elected member of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria (2019–2023), Leanne is also a Foundation Member of national Indigenous representative bodies and has advised ministerial taskforces on gender justice and workplace safety. Her boardroom experience, cultural authority, and commitment to First Nations self-determination make her a trusted and strategic voice in governance.