Jaala Ozies a proud Djugun, Nyikina, Karajarri and Gija woman. Based in the West Kimberley, Jaala has local knowledge and over 20 years’ experience working across Indigenous employment and training services, Indigenous organisations, the private sector, mining and Government agencies. In 2021 she established Kimberley Youth Mentoring to create and develop opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the workforce.

Passionate about Indigenous advancement – particularly the development of Indigenous women to increase their social and economic participation - Jaala is excited to participate in this year's Strong Women Business Gathering.