Associate Professor Tuguy Esgin has been appointed as Derbarl’s first Noongar Independent Director on the Derbarl Board.
This significant milestone marks a new chapter for the organisation in its commitment to greater Noongar community representation in the governance of the organisation. Tuguy Esgin is a proud Noongar Yamatji man and a respected academic, known for championing Indigenous excellence in higher education.
Derbarl’s Chairperson, Joslyn Eades-Tass said, “Tuguy’s appointment is a major achievement for the organisation. Tuguy’s lived experience and academic accomplishments will strengthen Derbarl’s governance and drive the pursuit of Blak excellence. Since his appointment, Tuguy has already attended his first Board meeting and has begun to make a positive difference, infusing the Board with new energy and valuable insights.”
