Meet our Team

We Whistle While We Work!

At Regional Arts WA, we’re a values-driven team fuelled by an impatient optimism and an unwavering determination to enhance creative opportunities across our vast and varied state.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we have a democratic and collaborative spirit, where everyone’s ideas are heard.

Our diverse and decentralised team spans Western Australia, working together under CEO Dr Pilar Kasat and our Board of Directors to empower artists and strengthen communities through creative projects, activities, and advocacy.

Meet Our Staff

Meet Our Board

  • Woman with light hair in white shirt stands in front of lush green foliage background.

    Josephine Johnson

    Chair

    • Region: Perth
  • Headshot of Lesley Wilkinson wearing black frame reading glasses and a colour floral shirt

    Lesley Wilkinson

    Deputy Chair

    • Region: Peel
  • Woman with curly orange hair smiles at the cameraWoman with curly orange hair smiles at the camera

    Clancy McDowell

    Secretary

    • Region: Kimberley
  • Headshot of David Wall

    David Wall

    Treasurer

    • Region: Perth
  • Head shot of a woman with short blonde hair wearing a jacket, smiling at the camera

    Jennifer Halton

    • Region: Perth
  • Woman with long dark hair standing against a grey background.

    Jacky Cheng

    • Region: Kimberley
  • Headshot of Mohammed 'Ayo' Busari wearing a camo hat and a light grey jumper

    Mohammed ‘Ayo Busari’

    • Region: Perth
  • Smiling woman wearing pink stands against pink flowers and lush green background.

    Rosie Sitorus

    • Region: Mid West
  • Woman in orange blouse holding the book "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" against plain background.

    Abby Carter

    • Region: Pilbara
  • A woman in black CK top and pearl necklace stands in front of building with large windows and string lights.

    Kaiya Ashworth

    • Region: Perth
  • First Nations woman wearing a green shirt, standing in front of a black and white aboriginal art workFirst Nations woman wearing a green shirt, standing in front of a black and white aboriginal art work

    Lauren Greatorex

    • Region: Pilbara

We honour and respect the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather and operate, acknowledging their enduring connection to Country, culture, and spirituality.

We recognise the resilience and strength of First Nations peoples, their rich cultural heritage, and the ongoing importance of their knowledge and practices. We are committed to fostering cultural equity and understanding with First Nations people across WA.