Meet
Yola Bakker

Yola Bakker, a versatile leader with a background in arts, real estate, consular work, and environmental impact, is currently based in Western Australia. She champions diversity and equity in the resource sector with a creative and inclusive approach.

Her artistic journey began at the Jakarta Institute of Arts, fostering resilience against conformity and conventional thinking. Yola is celebrated as a role model and the inaugural recipient of the Alumni Scholarship from the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation.

As a Makassan Moluccan woman, Yola's values stem from her cultural roots, influencing her business acumen and artistic practices in poetry and dance, driving positive change in individuals and communities.

Yola's profound belief in creativity, culture, and collaboration fuels her advocacy for inclusive processes that foster diversity and equity. Her contributions to the resource sector and society at large inspire many.