UMI Arts Business
Board of Directors
One of the greatest strengths of UMI Arts is its all-Indigenous Board of Directors. Each of the Directors has participated in an intensive governance training program in 2007/08 and each actively participates in their respective communities, whether as a cultural practitioner, in the social justice system, local government, or as a Traditional Owner. Each Director brings to the Board a wealth of cultural knowledge and a shared commitment to supporting the staff in the delivery of UMI Arts annual program of activities.
Lisa Michl - Chairperson
Lisa Michl is a Kokoberrin woman, from Inkerman country, Cape York Peninsula, and descendent from a strong line of Aboriginal women. Lisa's bush name Komanggén was passed on to her by her great grandfather, a senior Kokoberrin man. Lisa is Chairperson of UMI Arts and is a professional artist who exhibits nationally and internationally. Alberta Hornsby - Deputy Chairperson
Alberta Hornsby was born in Hope Vale, and is a Bulgun Warra, Angamuthi and Ganggalida Woman. Alberta now lives in Cooktown and is one of the founders of the Hopevale Arts and Cultural Centre. Roy McIvor - Director
Roy McIvor is from the Guugu Yimithirr tribe, and was born at Cape Bedford Mission. He grew up in Woorabinda after his family was forcibly removed from the mission. Roy moved back to Hope Vale in 1950 and has been an active artist in his community ever since. Priscilla Major - Director
Ma Cheltrulalie Priscilla Major is a Traditional woman from the Kokoberra peoples on the west coast of Cape York Peninsula. The Kokoberra are the Traditional Owners for the Mitchell River area including the Aboriginal community of Kowanyama. Leo B Akee - Director
Leo (Beizam - Shark) is a proud Meriam of the Geuram tribe, one of the Eight Tribes of Mer. His totems include Beizan (Shark), Tabor (Snake), Bid (Dolphin), Waumer (Frigate bird), Deumer (Torres Strait Pigeon) and Galbol (Whale). Leo is currently the District Manager of Education Queensland/DETA, and has been a Councillor of the Torres Shire Council (1997-2000) and Deputy Mayor of the Torres Strait (2000-2004). Leo has sat on many national committees and Boards, including the Australia Counci's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board, Grants Assessment Committee and the National Indigenous Advisory Reference Group, Australian Indigenous Training Advisory Council, Regional Employment Taskforce, James Cook University Vice Chancellor's Indigenous Advisory Council, Torres Strait Regional Managers Forum and TAFE Interim State Advisory and College Council. Leo is a composer and entertainer, cultural and music festival co-ordinator, cultural dancer, musician, artist and wood carver with 30 years experience in the arts. Desmond Tayley - Director
Desmond is a Kuku Yalanji / Kuku Nyungkul man from the Bloomfield River area, with family ties going back for many generations. Desmond was elected to the Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council in 2000 and was voted in as Mayor by the Council in 2004. He is a member of the governing body of the Bana Mindilji Aboriginal Corporation, which looks to hold title to land on behalf of the members, and to provide economic, social and cultural benefit to the members. Shaun Edwards - Director
Shaun Edwards Kalk descends from the Kokoberrin people of the Staaten River area. He is an established visual artist and is an active advocate for Indigenous people, especially of the Central Western Cape York Region. As well as holding many professional positions, Shaun has worked as the Director of Opposition Research of the Give us a Go Campaign, was a co-founder of the Kowanyama Baby Festival, and co-founder and spokesperson for the Indigenous Environment Foundation. Shaun holds a Masters of Philosophy in Public Health (University of Sydney). Noel Zaro OAM - Director
Noel is a descendant of the Dowareb tribe, part of the Murray Island group. His tribal totem is Nam (Green sea turtle), and the Womer (Man-of-war hawk). His language is Meriam Mir, the Murray Island language that is spoken in the eastern Torres Strait. Noel is a teacher and performer of traditional Murray Island dances, and has performed both nationally and internationally. Company Secretary
Darryl Harris - Company Secretary
Darryl has been a Finance Officer for over 15 years with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. He has experience in all aspects of financial management, including financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, liaison with auditors and facilitation of financial audits, compliance with ATO and ASIC requirements, and monitoring performance against budget. He has 15 years experience in Branch Banking, leasing, and securities/mortgage documentation. In addition, Darryl has Company Secretary, Treasurer/Secretary and Board Director experience of over 25 years.
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