Leadership Team
The Evolve Communities team is made up of Indigenous educators and non-Indigenous Allies.
We’re working together to create a kinder, more inclusive Australia.
Meet Our Leaders
Carla Rogers
When most of her friends were having their gap year in Europe, Carla set off for the remote Kimberley, inspired by a longstanding desire…
Aunty Munya Andrews
Aunty Munya is an Aboriginal Elder originally from the Kimberley region of WA. A renowned speaker and author, with degrees in anthropology and law,…
Meet Our Yarning Circle Facilitators
Shanice Hamilton
Shanice Hamilton is a Wiradjuri/Bundjalung woman currently living in the Central Coast. She is an Aboriginal Engagement and Regulatory Practice Advisor with the NSW…
Scott Howlett
Scott Howlett is a retired social worker, after having had a successful 38-year career in the Australian Public Service. He was born in Lutruwita…
Nigel Andrews
Nigel is a proud Nyikina / Kija man. He has a background in HR and First Nations employee engagement. He is available to co-facilitate…
Mel Armstrong
Mel Armstrong is a proud First Nations Gomeroi Woman living on Awabakal Country in NSW and is the Founder & Director of Warranggal Dreaming…
Dani Fitzgerald
Dani Fitzgerald is a proud Kooma woman currently residing in Brisbane. Her mob are from South West Queensland. As an Evolve Accredited Facilitator, Dani…
Greg Sax
Greg Sax is a dedicated Taungurung man (originally from country Victoria) who calls Brisbane home. As an Evolve Accredited Facilitator, Greg brings a wealth…
Stacey Wells
Stacey Wells is a proud Gomeroi woman who is connected to her culture, and is a passionate advocate for First Nations people and culture.…
Candice Smith
Candice Smith is leadership development consultant and Evolve Accredited Facilitator living in Naarm (Melbourne).
Broni Crear
Broni Crear is a proud Wiradjuri woman currently residing in Canberra, ACT. As an Evolve Accredited Facilitator, she brings a wealth of experience in…
Baydon Widdicombe
Baydon Widdicombe is a proud Darug man living in Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Central Victoria. He is an experienced trainer in Lateral Violence…
Meet Our Deadly Support Team
(Deadly means awesome in Aboriginal English)
Talise Rogers
Working across communications, and client engagement, Talise plays a key role in shaping how Evolve connects with organisations and communities across Australia.
Alana Dowell
Alana has a professional background spanning customer service, business operations, and sales She brings a wealth of experience in building strong relationships and ensuring…
Jacqui Malins
Jacqui has a background in social policy and government administration, plus extensive experience as a presenter and facilitator. She is available to co-facilitate in-person…
Paige Newton
As a proud Nyikina woman, Paige is passionate about helping to build a more inclusive Australia. She is dedicated to helping our clients and…