Nathan Riley
Chairperson
Nathan is a proud Noongar man who brings a wealth of experience in nursing, along with a strong passion for disability advocacy and community health. His professional background, lived experience, and deep cultural knowledge are invaluable as Derbarl continues to deliver culturally secure and community-led health services.
George Hayden
Deputy Chairperson
George Hayden is an Elder of the Noongar nation with cultural ties to Whadjuk, Ballardong and Njaki Njaki and brings both deep cultural knowledge and wide experience in board and governance. He has held various board positions including Chair of the Noongar Boodjar Language Cultural Aboriginal Corporation and currently sits on the Western Australian Parole Review Board and Aboriginal Justice Advisory Council. George also has also studied and lectured in Indigenous Community Health at Curtin University.
Kaya Carson
Member Director
Kaya Carson is a proud Noongar Yorga, born in Whadjuk. Her family originates from Ballardong and Nyaki-Nyaki in the Wheatbelt. Kaya works for the Department of Justice and operates her small business, ‘Kaya Lee’s’.
Kaya’s qualifications and achievements include a Certificate I and II in Leadership, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, a Diploma of Community Development, an Advanced Diploma of Applied Aboriginal Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts in Adult Education and Community Management.
Currently, Kaya is completing a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management with a strong focus on community development.
Mat Wilson
Member Director
Mat Wilson is a Ballardong, Whadjuk and Gnaala Karla Booja person and current CEO of the Ballardong Aboriginal Corporation. His work with the Ballardong Aboriginal Corporation, particularly through a period of strong growth, has built experience in organisational structures, risk management and leadership skills.
Tuguy Esgin
Independant Director
Associate Professor Tuguy Esgin is Derbarl’s first Noongar Independent Director on the Derbarl Board. Tuguy Esgin is a proud Noongar Yamatji man and a respected academic, known for championing Indigenous excellence in higher education. He also brings 20 years of experience in community development and stakeholder engagement.
Rick Brooks
Independent Director
Rick Brooks brings expertise in Commerce, Human Resource Management, and Information Systems, along with his governance and Board experience across many sectors.
