Our People

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 25th November 2022.

Chairperson

Deeanne Sampson

Deeanne Sampson works for Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation. 

Vice-Chairperson

Vicki Tree Stephens

Vicki Tree Stephens is the CEO of the Youth Involvement Council. She is based in South Hedland.

Treasurer

Sylva Winkler

Sylvia Winkler is the CEO of the Nintirri Centre. She is based in Tom Price.

Secretary

Sharon Bambling

Sharon Bambling is the CEO of Bloodwood Tree Association. She is based in South Hedland.

General Board Members

Meg Geutjes

Karratha

Meg Geutjes is the Area Manager, Community Services-Pilbara for Mission Australia.

Charlene Senior

Karratha

Charlene Senior is Manager of Headspace Karratha

Natasha Bargeus

South Hedland

Natasha Bargeus is the Manager, Pilbara/Northern Territory for MacKillop Family Services

Emma Dumbrell

Roebourne

Emma Dumbrell is the CEO of Yaandina Community Services

Kianna Barker

South Hedland

Kianna Barker is the CEO of Hedland Well Women’s Centre

Danielle Black

Karratha

Danielle Black is the Doorways Coordinator for Salvation Army Karratha

Chris Pickett

Hedland

Chris Pickett is the CEO of Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance

Arina Aoina

Newman

Arina Aoina is the CEO of the Newman Women’s Shelter

Trina Stoddart

South Hedland

Arina Aoina is the CEO of the Newman Women’s Shelter

Winnie Henry

Dampier

Winnie Henry is the Executive Manager Operations of the Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance

Karen Armstrong

Perth

Karen Armstrong is our CEO.