Team
At the Waijin Research Hub, our team is guided by Indigenous leadership and supported by a growing network of collaborators. Together, we bring cultural knowledge, research expertise, and community values into everything we do.
Mary Graham
Dr Mary Graham (Kombumerri clan, Yugambeh Language Region) is an Indigenous Elder, philosopher, and governance expert. She leads the Hub, grounding its vision in Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. To read Mary’s bio and find out more about her work click here
Michelle Maloney
Dr Michelle Maloney is a non-Indigenous researcher and thought leader in the fields of Earth jurisprudence, Earth laws and bioregional governance. Michelle works with Mary to coordinate and implement the Hub’s programs. To read Michelle’s bio and find out more about her work click here
Leanne Levinge
Leanne Levinge (Ngugi, Kombumerri & non-Indigenous). As a Narrative Therapist, Leanne advocates for, and is an active practitioner of, curiosity, kindness, compassion, and love. She believes in the transformative power of open and honest conversations, and supporting people as they work towards discovering/ finding/ recognising/ reclaiming their preferred ways of living, and in ways that align with their intentions and values. Narrative Practice is a non-pathologising counselling approach. Find more about Leanne and her work here
Meesha Williams
Meesha Williams grew up on Noongar Boodja, now also known as Western Australia. She is undertaking a PhD at the University of Exeter exploring decolonising approaches to contemporary writing by First Nations Australian authors. Meesha writes for the stage and page, and her poetry, fiction and reviews have been published in Mslexia, Westerly, The London Magazine, and more. Meesha teaches creative writing at university and leads public workshops, alongside her work as a poetry editor for The Vanity Papers and co-owner of a theatre company.
Future Team Members
As the Hub develops, more team members will join —contributing knowledge, skills, and energy to strengthen the Hub’s impact across communities and disciplines.
Collaborators & Researchers
The Hub is supported by researchers, practitioners, and community members who work alongside Indigenous leadership to shape projects, teaching, and publications.