Expert Director Karen Oborn

Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation's new Expert Director is Karen Oborn.

Learn more about Karen, her background, and experience.

“I am a pale-skinned Koorie. My grandmother’s mob are Yorta Yorta from Northwestern Victoria. I am currently completing a PhD on Aboriginal Identity and connection to Country through Curtin University.”

“Career-wise, I have spent over 25 years in local government executive-level governance roles. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, transparency and ethical decision making.”

“I have just completed a two-year term as a member of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Committee. I am also currently assisting Bindjareb Noongars in the Peel region on an Ad Hoc basis.”

“My motivation for joining Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation (WAC) is to contribute my expertise towards ensuring all Whadjuk Noongar people benefit from the land settlement agreement, as I am always willing to advocate for First Nations people. To achieve these goals, WAC needs to continue to function effectively.”