Kia Devine is a proud Larrakia woman from Darwin, Northern Territory, with a strong commitment to advancing Indigenous economic participation and international cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. As a Senior Indigenous Business Officer, Kia supports Indigenous-owned businesses to access national procurement and international opportunities.
In her previous role as a Policy Analyst at Equity Economics, she worked on key Indigenous domestic and international projects, including the Victorian Aboriginal Authority, NACCHO’s National Funding Agreement Review, the Inclusive Growth Strategy for Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste Economic Diversification Pathways.
She is an alumna of the United States’ Australian Youth Advisory Council and was awarded the 2023 Australian Volunteers Impact Fund for the Tanzanian organisation she volunteered with.
With a background in law, policy and community engagement, Kia brings a cross-sector understanding of governance, resilience and regional collaboration. She is passionate about creating a resilient, sustainable and prepared society that incorporates learnings from across the Indo-Pacific to address climate change and broader societal challenges that affect quality of life.
