The Board

Kaley Nicholson

Chair

As Chairperson of the TLaWC Board of Directors, Kaley is committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for the Taungurung nation. She is passionate about caring for Country, employment, and education – seeing these pillars as the key to strengthening the position of Traditional Owners, while advancing the cultural rights and economic development of Taungurung people.

Kaley is focused on ensuring that Elders are respected and elevated in decision making, that young people are empowered and have a voice, and that there are opportunities in place for future generations.

Alex Burns

Director

Alex is a proud Nira-Balluk Man of the Taungurung Nation. He is an experienced and qualified director having held several board roles across a variety of organisations and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). He is a risk and governance professional working within the financial industry with additional experience and expertise in economic development, corporate partnerships, tenders, and recruitment. He is passionate about self-determination, culture, the economic prosperity of First Peoples and the advancement of a First Nations led economy.

Aunty Patsy Smith

Director

Patsy is one of our longest serving Board members and has spent more than ten years as amember of the TLaWC Board.
Patsy is an accomplished creative artist, photographer and sculptor, and has participated in many art installations and community events, as well as being the founding director of Baluk Arts. Patsy has contributed greatly to TLaWC over many years.