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 8th October 2024.

Chairperson

Meggie Geutjes

Meggie Geutjes works for  Bloodwood Tree Association. She works between Hedland and 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

Our CEO is Karen Armstrong. She is based in Perth and has been with the organisation since 2006.