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 2025.
Chairperson
Meggie Geutjes
Meggie Geutjes is Business Development Unit Manager with Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation. She is based in Karratha.
Vice-Chairperson
Tania Murry
Tania Murray is CEO of the Youth Involvement Council. She is based in South Hedland.
Treasurer
Winnie Henry
Winnie Henry is Deputy CEO of the Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance. She is based Dampier.
Secretary
Kianna Barker
Kianna Barker is CEO of the Hedland Well Women’s Centre. She is based in South Hedland.
General Board Members
Jennifer Issakov
Tom Price
Jennifer is Business Manager for Garduwarra Mia Community and Youth Support Services
Danielle Black
Karratha
Danielle is Doorways Coordinator for the Salvation Army
Aoife Healy
South Hedland
Aoife is Manager, Community and Partnerships for Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation
Emma Dumbrell
Roebourne
Emma Dumbrell is CEO of Yaandina Community Services
Nicholas Haney
Karratha
Nicholas is Operations Officer for Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation
Sylvia Winkler
Tom Price
Sylvia is CEO of the Nintirri Centre
Joanna Collins
Karratha
Joanna is CEO of the Pilbara Community Legal Service
Arina Aoina
Newman
Arina Aoina is CEO of the Newman Women’s Shelter
Rebecca Richards
South Hedland
Rebecca is Location Coordinator for Relationships Australia WA
Jessica Farber Mckie
South Hedland
Jessica is Project Coordinator, Pilbara Services Team for MacKillop Family Services
Our CEO
Karen Armstrong
Our CEO is Karen Armstrong.
She is based in Perth and has been with the organisation since 2006.