Our Board
WANTA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
Matt Smith - CEO
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Matthew Smith is Specialist Director. Matthew is the CEO of Wanta Aboriginal Corporation and has worked with remote Indigenous communities in various roles for fifteen years.
Elizabeth Lechleitner - Yuendumu
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Liz also sits on various boards and previously worked as a School Attendance Supervisor for 2 years with Yuendumu RSAS
Cynthia Wheeler - Yuendumu
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Cynthia currently works as an Assistant Teacher in the Yuendumu School and is a well-respected member of the community.
Esau Nelson - Arlparra
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Esau Nelson is from the homeland of Soapy Bore in Utopia. He is currently an Assistant Teacher at Arlparra High School, he has previously worked as a School Engagement Officer and as an Assistant teacher at Soapy Bore Primary School. Esau is also a member of the school council and sits on the board for the Arlparra Store.
Shirley Nirrpurranydj - Gapuwiyak
Tristan Tasman - Kalkaringi
Troy Ratara - Ntaria
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Troy is the Chairperson of the Ntaria School council and has worked at the School for many years. Troy is also a Traditional Owner of the Ntaria community.
Ian Gumbala - Ngukurr
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Ian Gumbula is a retired school teacher, originally from the Galiwinku community but now living in Ngukurr. He has worked with the Federal Department of Families, Housing and Community Services in the Community Engagement Division and Katherine Regional Health. Ian is also a Director for Yugul Mangi Development Aboriginal Corporation.