Naomi has over 15 years’ experience working in regional communities across the resource sector and telecommunications industry. Through working with corporate organisations such as Woodside Energy, Shell Australia, Telstra and nbn Naomi understands the importance of engagement with regional communities and has the ability to build strong relationships and deliver mutually beneficial outcomes for communities. Through her role on the RRR Network board Naomi hopes to bring together all perspectives about living and working in regional communities and increasing the social and economic well-being of regional women.

Fleur experienced the challenges of drought, family dynamics and isolation first hand on her family farm, along with the joys of farm-life, freedom and the bush.

After studying science at University and roles with the Department of Agriculture in WA she returned to the family farm. She ran a successful, national award winning, nature-based farm tourism business for six years before becoming a Rural Financial Counsellor in 2008 (following two back to back extremely dry seasons in WA) and worked with farmers and pastoralists in financial stress. Fleur experienced the resilience of rural people and the heartbreak of loss in this job and created her own life coaching business in 2010 specialising in purpose as a pathway to facilitate change.

Fleur has a Bachelor of Applied Science from JCU in North Queensland, is a qualified NLP Practitioner, and has a Diploma of Coaching and a Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling).

Fleur specialises with regional, rural and remote people (in particular women on farms and stations and living in rural communities) and finding ways to combat isolation, anxiety and overwhelm by enabling them to turn their energy into a powerful force for good in the world. She believes that women in rural communities who are connected, know how to nurture and care for themselves, and have solid foundations that allow them to move beyond survival mode, are the first to notice when anyone in their community is not okay. And when they have purpose and connection to others, can and will do great things – including having solid relationships and teamwork with their men, and everyone in their communities.

Fleur runs her own business (Fleur Porter- Purpose Coach), is married to her favourite Agronomist and is mother and stepmother to six children.

Millie has previously been on the following Boards including Muresk Old Collegians Association, Wheatbelt Business Network, Moora Chamber of Commerce, and Moora Playgroup inc.

Her passions include Agribusiness, Country lifestyle, helping others to succeed, wellbeing, Community engagement, travel, arts and crafts and bettering myself.

She has also recently become a mother to Gracie who is 16 months old so learning to juggle fulltime work and keeping house!

3.5 years ago, Louise and her husband made the huge decision to sell their farm and move to Denmark, WA and they have never looked back.

Since moving, Louise has been recognised for her work in rural mental health as the winner of the 2022 WA Agrifutures Rural Women’s Award, as well as completing her degree in psychology and counseling.

Having worked with businesses and communities across Australia, and having had their own struggles in farming, Louise is very aware of the absolute highs, but also the lows and challenges that living rurally can bring. Her desire to work with communities to ensure their sustainability and health is what drives her everyday to keep advocating for positive change.

Connection and support are two key drivers to encourage strength and growth in our rural communities, and through her contribution on the RRR board, and working with other women that want the same thing, she hopes to enhance these drivers and ensure that every woman living and working remotely is given the best opportunities to thrive and succeed.

She is currently Non-Executive Director with Wide Open Agriculture, Board Director for the RRR Women’s Network of WA, a Champion for Country to Canberra, and volunteers on many agricultural advisory groups and committees. Elizabeth is also ministerially appointed to the Industry Funding Scheme Appointments Committee and as a Commissioner for the Agricultural Produce Commission.

Elizabeth is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and Fellow with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (FARLF). In 2014, Elizabeth was awarded Most Outstanding Emerging Leader at the inaugural Women in Australian Agribusiness 100 and in 2016 was awarded WA Young Achiever of the Year for her voluntary and community contributions.

In Esperance, Jess was actively involved with the Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service as Treasurer and a dedicated member. She has since joined the Albany branch, driven by her passion for community connection through volunteering. This involvement has provided her with extensive training, development opportunities, and valuable community engagement through education and networking.

While raising her family, Jess earned a Bachelor of Business in Management & Aviation and a Graduate Certificate in Public Accounting. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Data Analytics and is a member of both the Institute of Professional Accountants Australia (IPA) and Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CAANZ).

Beyond her work in accounting and finance, Jess has been deeply involved in regional sports, including Talent Development Programs, coaching, and managing. She also held a role as a Community Sport Development Officer with the Esperance Shire. Her passion for sports has led her to travel extensively across WA for various tournaments in places like Broome, Busselton, Kalgoorlie, Perth, and Esperance. Over the past 20 years, she has served on numerous community committees.

Jess’s strengths include data analysis, communication (networking, event management, public speaking, and formal presentations), financial reporting, and grant submissions for not-for-profits. She also has advanced IT and software skills and is eager to expand her knowledge in software application design, with plans to pursue additional training in technology and AI when possible. Her drive is fuelled by a continuous desire to learn, and she is passionate about advocating for opportunities for women, particularly in regional areas.

With a strong commitment to corporate governance and strategic management, Jess is driven by the RRR Network’s vision for gender equity. Having faced significant adversities and challenges related to her gender throughout her life, she strives to inspire those around her to pursue their dreams. As a leader, she advocates for inclusivity and equity, ensuring every voice is heard, all while infusing a touch of humour and light-heartedness.

Coming from a scientific background, She learnt early in my career the importance of being able to translate research and analysis into practical on-ground solutions. This led me into public policy; a space in which she felt she could deliver meaningful change to regional West Australians based on sound scientific reasoning.

Ellen is a recent graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program, and has sat on a number of local community group committees in Broome. Having previously worked in the public sector for seven years, She specialised in the fields of sustainable fisheries management and agricultural development. I am also developing a greater understanding of our First Nations people, through my new role as Chief Business Development Officer at Nyamba Buru Yawuru, an Aboriginal corporation representing the Yawuru Native Title holders of Rubibi (Broome).