Glass Jar Australia wishes to thank each and every one of our previous board members for their contribution to the organisation. Their time served on the Glass Jar board has helped shape the program into what it is today.
Martia has a wealth of netballing experience, having also sat on the board of Netball WA. She previously was the president of the Perth Netball Association and currently runs the Wembley Netball Club, and was integral to the establishment of Glass Jar Australia.
Colleen has worked for over 30 years to influence policy to reflect the needs of Aboriginal people. In 2008 she was awarded the National NAIDOC Aboriginal Person of the Year award, and in 2009 was an inductee into the WA Department of Education's Hall of Fame for Achievement in Aboriginal Education.
Sasha’s experience in management, strategic planning, policy advice and community relations has brought a wealth of experience to the board. She has been involved in a range of industries such as NFP’s, mining and healthcare.
Carol has spent over 11 years working in the arts sector, focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. In 2022 she was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the Indigenous community of Western Australia.
Rishelle has spent over 25 years working in Aboriginal engagement, dealing with everything from education and employment to justice and health. In 2016, Rishelle was awarded the Western Australia of the Year award in the Aboriginal category for her dedication to the Aboriginal community.
Chinnery is a commercial lawyer at Jackson McDonald with almost 10 years' experience working with a broad range of clients including corporate and government organisations, the not-for-profit sector, Indigenous trusts and corporations and private clients.