Board of Directors
Joan Malku
Director
Dorothy Yungirringa
Director
Richard Trudgen
Director
Yurranydjil Dhurrkay
Director
Stephanie Yikanawuy
Director
Timothy Trudgen
Executive Director
Witiyana Marika
Director
Terrance Ritharrmiwuy Guyula
Director
Mathew Alcorn
Director
HFH Local Steering Committee.
Valerie Bulkunu
Heather Yerrparranga
Dorothy Gapany
Margaret Ganambarr
Tina Ganambarr
Helen Guyupul
Dianne Biritjalawuy (Program Co-founder)
Dorothy Yungirringa (Director)
Joan Malku (Director)
Stephany Yikanawuy (Director)
The role of the Local Committee is to oversee the development and delivery of the Hope For Health Program model. As well as to advocate for health improvement and preventative health solutions for Arnhem Land communities based on our 10 years of experience helping Yolngu learn how to improve their health with diet and lifestyle.
The local committee members are volunteers who work closely with the Board on initiatives determined by the Board.
Some committee members also serve as board members, ensuring a strong connection between the two groups.
The committee liaises with the wider community in Elcho Island and shares the information and knowledge they gain with the Board.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Timothy Trudgen
Executive Director
Elizabeth Siebel
Financial Officer
Timothy Trudgen, co-founder of the Hope for Health program and the Executive Director. With over 13 years of executive management experience and 22 years working with Yolngu, he develops educational materials using the 'Discovery Education' method to foster bi-cultural understanding. Fluent in Djamparrpuyngu, and with qualifications in in biological science and anthropology, Timothy leads engagement and resource creation bridging Yolngu knowledge with the mainstream.
Elizabeth brings her years of expertise as a retired CPA practitioner to manage financial operations and provide administrative assistance, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
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