Rikisha is a proud Torres Strait Islander woman with roots in Saibai, Dauan, Mabuiag and Mer Islands, who currently calls Bindal and Wulgurukaba Country (Townsville) home.
As Program Support Officer for the Qld Office for Youth and fifth-year Law and Arts (Indigenous Studies) student at James Cook University (JCU), Rikisha champions human rights centred policy, First Nations education, youth empowerment, and strengthening local communities.
As a former contract law and Indigenous studies tutor, current JCU Indigenous Student Ambassador, member of various youth advisory councils, and devoted public speaker, Rikisha is passionate about learning, leadership, and community development.
Rikisha’s ultimate passion is to use her legal career and advocacy to help equip our Mob with the rights, resources, education, programs, and skills needed for self-determined futures.
