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 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.