Nat Heath is a proud Aboriginal man from the Martujarra and Noongar peoples. He completed a Bachelor of Social Science with a focus on Aboriginal Studies, Social Policy and Sociology in 2006 at the University of Newcastle.Nat has over 15 years experience working in Aboriginal education working in the early childhood education sector, primary and secondary education spaces and also in tertiary education in Aboriginal and non-for-profit organisations as well as government agencies. This experience has led Nat to understanding and seeing the impact trauma caused by colonisation and both past/current government policies has detrimentally impacted on First Nations mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.Nat currently is the Manager of the Aboriginal Engagement and Policy Team within the NSW Department of Education (Early Childhood and Education Directorate) and is a Board Director of The Indigenous Marathon Foundation (founded by Robert De Castella).

A Northern Territorian, Lateesha is a proud Woolwonga and Kukatj Woman, raised on both Larrakia and Yolngu Land. Lateesha has extensive experience working in the community, particularly in schools across the Northern Territory, in engagement programs, as well as a student teacher whilst studying her Bachelor of Educational Studies degree. As an experienced leader, both as a Captain and Coach, Lateesha tributes her experience growing up playing team sports, in particular Australian rules Football, as having the largest influence, instilling the transferrable skills enabling her to elevate both personally and professionally. Lateesha is a passionate advocate for education – particularly for young women – and the role empowering these young women plays in healing intergenerational trauma and strengthening communities. Which is why she established Wave of Change Consultancy and founded the Lateral Empowerment Program, as a way for her to influence meaningful waves of change to empower others.