KeNNY Stewart, CHAIR

Kenny is a Wamba Wamba descendent with strong family ties to the Lake Boga area. He is a fourth-generation descendant of this area and is committed to maintaining strong connections to that place.

"I am and have been fortunate to have played a vital role in supporting Elders both past and present. I have been able to travel with and spend time with Elders, and this allowed me to gain greater knowledge and respect. They shared their knowledge with me and gave me a greater insight into Aboriginal issues involving both Native Title and cultural heritage. In recognition of the fact that a number of key Aboriginal Elders trusted me with their knowledge and passion, I feel that now is the time to give something meaningful back to the community, to benefit the future of the Aboriginal people."

In his professional life, Kenny has further extended his relationship with Aboriginal people across north-west Victoria and has continued to build good working relationships through these communities. Recently, this has extended into the Riverland of South Australia, where he has formed and fostered new relationships. Other current professional service roles are as Chairperson of the Wiran Aboriginal Corporation and as an immediate past member of the Victoria Aboriginal  Heritage Council.

JESSE WILLIAMS, DEpUTY CHAIR

Jesse is a proud Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri man. Jesse works as an Aboriginal Student Mantor at Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Inc (VACCHO). Being a local Aboriginal Traditional Owner of Victoria and working closely with Aboriginal communities for most of his life, Jesse has a deep connection and understanding with various communities across the state

Eileen Alberts

Eileen is a Gunditjmara woman. She is a member of the Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owner Aboriginal Corporation (GMTOAC) and is Cultural Heritage Officer with GMTOAC. She has many years experience in Aboriginal health and education and is a former Community Liaison Officer with both Mirimbiak Nations Aboriginal Corporation and Native Title Services Victoria. Eileen has been a Board member since September 2009 and served as Deputy Chair.

Drew Berick

Drew is a proud Dja Dja Wurrung man who currently works across the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations and First Nations as a Human Resources consultant. Drew brings over 10 years of experience working in the native title sector and almost 20 years working in the Victorian Aboriginal community

Craig Watson

Craig is a proud Latji Latji man with significant leadership experience, bringing together people on Country, strengthening culture and driving real outcomes for First nations communities.