Welcome to our newest staff members

First Languages Australia would like to introduce our new staff members Senior Data Policy Advisor, Alex Hohoi, Communications and Engagement Manager, Jessica Tapp and Operations Manager, Annette Hubber.

Alex is a Meriam woman from the eastern Islands of the Torres Strait who is an experienced Indigenous data policy advisor. She has worked with and for communities across the country and is passionate about Indigenous data sovereignty and Indigenous data governance. Alex will be working with Beau Williams on language data repatriation and evaluations.

Jessica is a Biripi and Worimi woman who comes to First Languages Australia with a background as a journalist and in government and not-for-profit communications, engagement, media and marketing. She has worked in New South Wales, Victoria and the Northern Territory amplifying community voices. Jessica will be supporting teams across the organisation.

Annette brings more than 30 years of industry experience to the Operations Manager role, with a strong focus on the film sector, event and business management and operations management in a language centre. Her extensive background will ensure the smooth functioning of First Languages Australia's activities, including strategic planning, team leadership and project management. Annette's passion for Indigenous languages and her innovative approach aligns perfectly with our mission to empower communities to strengthen cultural languages.

We look forward to growing our team in 2024. If you are a First Nations person passionate about languages who would like to work with us, please get in contact or search for upcoming opportunities online.

To meet the rest of our team, head to our About page.