Pilbara for Purpose is led by a strong team of committed people who are passionate about the Pilbara, our sector and our communities.
All our Directors live and work in the Pilbara, and collectively have a wealth of knowledge, experience and relationships within our sector and across the Pilbara.
Our Board
The current Board of Management was elected at the P4P AGM on 8th October 2024.
Chairperson
Meggie Geutjes
Meggie Geutjes works for Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation. She is based in Karratha.
Vice-Chairperson
Nicholas Haney
Nicholas Haney is the COO of Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation. He is based in Karratha.
Treasurer
Sylva Winkler
Sylvia Winkler is the CEO of the Nintirri Centre. She is based in Tom Price.
Secretary
Deeanne Sampson
Deeanne Sampson works for Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation.
General Board Members
Natasha Bargeus
South Hedland
Natasha is the Manager, Pilbara/Northern Territory for MacKillop Family Services
Danielle Black
Karratha
Danielle is Doorways Coordinator for the Salvation Army
Kianna Barker
South Hedland
Kianna is CEO of the Hedland Well Women’s Centre
Emma Dumbrell
Roebourne
Emma Dumbrell is the CEO of Yaandina Community Services
Resa Foai
South Hedland
Resa is Operations Manager for the Youth Involvement Council
Ashley Councillor
South Hedland
Ashley is CEO of the Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance
Joanna Collins
Karratha
Joanna is CEO of the Pilbara Community Legal Service
Arina Aoina
Newman
Arina Aoina is the CEO of the Newman Women’s Shelter
Rebecca Richards
South Hedland
Rebecca is Location Coordinator for Relationships Australia WA
Winnie Henry
Dampier
Winnie Henry is the Executive Manager Operations of the Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance
Soraya Daniels
South Hedland
Soraya is Community Coordinator for Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation
Sharon Bambling
South Hedland
Sharon is CEO of Bloodwood Tree Association
Our CEO
Karen Armstrong
Our CEO is Karen Armstrong.
She is based in Perth and has been with the organisation since 2006.