Yuriko Nakachi – Treasurer

2022-07-20T06:37:32+00:00

Yuriko Nakachi was born on Thursday Island, her father is of Japanese decent (Okinawan), and Hawaiian, (Kailua-Kona).  Yuriko's mother's identity stretches over Western Islands to the far Eastern Islands of Murray (Mer), Darnley, (Erub) Islands in the Torres Strait region and of Melanesian background.  Through her cultural connections today, Yuriko, practices and have brought into [...]

Norah Mosby – Secretary

2021-02-20T05:30:29+00:00

She is a proud Torres Strait Islander, her bloodlines to Erub (Darnley) and Masig (Yorke) Islands.  But was born and raised on Thursday Island. I’m currently working with Mura Kosker Sorority under the Family Wellbeing Program, my role as a Case Worker which services the Inner Islands (TI,Hammond and Horn Islands). In 2019,  I have [...]

Nancy Pearson

2024-01-29T18:54:47+00:00

Nancy Pearson is a resident of Kirriri. Her family totems that she shares 'pasin' with include the Morning and Evening Star(the planet Venus) and the tern or 'surrah'. Her roots connects her back to Mer - Ulag Village, Gergeramle(Sunrise people)and Dauarebamle. From Erub, Saisarem to Mabiuag, Wagadagam. As an elected representative of community at grassroots, [...]

Jack Kepa – Vice President

2022-07-20T20:57:15+00:00

Jack was born on Thursday Island in the Kaurareg Country and was raised on Yorke and Yam Island in the Kulkalgal Country in the Central Torres Strait. Jack is the 6th Generation of one of the most Fierce Legendary Warrior of the Torres Strait named King Kebisu and 8th generation of King Kebisu Grandfather Diri [...]

Ivy Trevallion – President

2020-12-09T06:14:55+00:00

Mrs Ivy Trevallion was appointed to the position of TSIMA Board President in February 2020. Her appointment replaces former president Mrs Margaret Cowley, who had held the vital role for nine consecutive years. Mrs Trevallion is a proud Torres Strait Islander woman. In her professional career, she has held the role of cultural safety advocator [...]