Wendy Edmondson
Associate Professor Emerita Wendy Edmondson serves as Managing Director of Willara Cultural Services, bringing extensive cultural and corporate expertise to the organisation. Raised on Badimia burna and strongly connected to her grandfather’s and mother’s Country, Wendy has substantial experience collaborating with Aboriginal communities and organisations across Australia.
Her career spans a diverse range of roles in Aboriginal-specific sectors, including Chief Executive Officer at several ACCHOs, Principal and Chief Investigator for research projects, Associate Professor, and Deputy Director of Aboriginal health within the university sector, and as voluntary Chair and member of many Aboriginal committees. Her career spans Aboriginal community advocacy, management, governance, research, vocational and higher education, and business.
Wendy's inspiration has influenced the organisation’s mission and values, but she has also relied on guidance from her Elders and shared her journey with other passionate and dedicated individuals and groups striving for community driven outcomes with other Aboriginal peoples. She finds great motivation in collaborating with and celebrating her long-time friends and colleagues, who contribute extensive cultural and professional expertise.
