
Roanna Edwards
Partner
Yamagigu Consulting
Roanna is a Whadjuk and Ballardong Noongar woman who leads yamagigu Consulting's WA and NT practices. Whilst a journalist by trade, Roanna has spent over a decade working in Aboriginal Affairs across Commonwealth statutory bodies and State-owned utilities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This included almost a decade living and working in Northern Australia.
Roanna is an innovative professional and polished facilitator who uses her skills to shape organisational strategy, manage high performing teams and influence those around her to implement best practice delivery. Roanna has wide ranging expertise across stakeholder management and community engagement.
SESSIONS
Day 1
9:40
Panel: Leading with cultural integrity and inclusion in mining
Gain strategies to navigate corporate and community interests with confidence and integrity
Learn how to empower Indigenous voices, strengthen workplace culture, and drive accountability
Discover how inclusive leadership can create sustainable business success and positive social impact
Moderator: Sheldon Smith, Senior Advisor Diversity and Belonging, Curtin University
David Greig, Group Executive – Australia West, Thiess and MACA
Roanna Edwards, Partner, Yamagigu Consulting
Robyn Westgate, Project Manager, Curtin Bystander Project, Curtin University