Suzanne is a proud Wonnarua Gamilaraay woman residing on Dharug Country in Western Sydney. With over 20 years of business-sector experience, she has a deep understanding of YarnnUp’s commitment to driving positive reconciliation and inspiring change.
As YarnnUp’s Senior First Nations Strategic Consultant, Suzanne works closely with clients during the governance stage of their RAP implementation journeys. She is passionate about fostering meaningful engagement between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations, drawing on her proven expertise in operational strategies, community–corporate partnerships, and First Nations procurement.
Over the course of her career, Suzanne has held significant leadership positions, most recently as Head of Supplier Services at Supply Nation. Prior to that, she served as the Indigenous Growth & Support Manager at Downer EDI, overseeing the governance of RAP, employment, learning and development, and community engagement.
Suzanne’s extensive background, combined with her unwavering dedication to building authentic relationships, ensures YarnnUp remains at the forefront of transformative, community-led solutions. Her insights continue to strengthen our collective vision for creating sustainable change and genuine inclusion for First Nations peoples.