Nairm Marr Djambana board members
Kayla Cartledge
Acting Chair
Kayla is a proud Gurindji woman from the Northern Territory who now lives on the Mornington Peninsula.
With a Degree in Commerce, a degree in Property & Real Estate and a certificate III in Local Government, Kayla is keen to see economic prosperity for Indigenous people in Victoria
(and Australia).
Kayla is in a management role at Kinaway, the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, has over 10 years experience in Local Government and is the Founder of Our Songlines and Our Dilly Bag.
Kerry Strickland
Treasurer
Proud Wadi Wadi woman, First Nations people of the Illawarra region, NSW.
Registered Nurse currently employed at Frankston Hospital.
Small Business owner. Cultural Adviser with the Women’s Spirit Project.
Jida McCartney
Secretary
Jida is a proud Aboriginal man from the lands of the Yorta Yorta, Wotjobulak, Nari Nari and Boon Wurrung peoples.
Experienced in working with young people and in family violence.
Jida is acting secretary of the Nairm Marr Djambana board.
Karen Gibbs
Board member
Jardwadjali woman from upper Wimmera river, east of the Grampians
Currently Foster Carer and Playgroup Facilitator.
Supports literacy in primary school.
