Head of Strategy and Partnerships, Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership
Jim Davis is a descendant of the Daurareb tribe from Mer (Murray Island) in Zenadh Kes (Torres Strait). He has over 20 years’ experience supporting Traditional Owner-led land and sea management initiatives, the implementation of cultural and corporate governance, the co-design of economic opportunities and the reaffirmation of cultural values on traditional estates.
Jim has worked within the Public Service sector in Canberra, the mining and resources sector, and extensively in the not-for-profit Indigenous industry, focusing on Cape York.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Griffith University, is an accredited Mediator, and serves as an executive member on government, corporate and philanthropic boards.