Wendy Ugarte
Member since: 2022
Day job: Senior Policy Officer – Department of Health.
Tell us a bit about yourself:
I am a dedicated, life-long learner and love to contribute to my community. I have had a career in Health, being involved in the development and implementation of various health-related projects, programs and initiatives for the Department of health and the
Minister for Mental health. In my current role I am responsible for the development and implementation of Aboriginal Data Governance recognising the rights of Aboriginal people and enacting Aboriginal Data Sovereignty in WA health. On the weekends you will find me taking my two sons to their sports, at a festival or market. I love spending time with family, taking photos, poetry and planning the next adventure.
How long have you been involved with 100 Women?
I have been a 100 Women volunteer since November 2022 joining as a Board Support for the Board and Executive Team. There is so much that I enjoy about contributing my skills to community and being a volunteer for 100 Women. I am learning so much from the amazing women that I get to work with and meet, building connections with them has been a highlight.
Which 100 Women grant stories inspire you the most?
It is so hard to pick one grant story that inspires me the most, but what really inspires me is that 85% of the projects that are funded by 100 Women have become effective models of change and still exist at the moment! So all that we do collectively is for a worthwhile cause to change the lives of women, girls and their communities for years to come.
