Deputy Chief Executive Officer

The Healing Foundation

Leonie Malezer Williamson is a descendant of the Gubbi Gubbi and Butchulla peoples through her father, with her maternal side having roots in North West Queensland. With over twenty years of experience in Indigenous policy and programs, Leonie's has worked in policy, research and advocacy across both government and the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector. Her work spans various themes including community development, employment, economic development, and health and wellbeing.

Leonie is firmly committed to the importance of Indigenous governance and leadership. She has a keen interest in processes that empower communities by shifting policy and decision-making to the local level. Leonie believes that healing and overcoming intergenerational trauma are intrinsically linked to truth-telling and the restoration of rights.