Deb Symonds

Olkola Traditional Owner and proud Kurrumbilla woman, Debbie Symonds started her career as an Operations Manager with the Olkola Aboriginal Corporation in 2014 before stepping into the role of and nearly being several years later, is still currently the CEO.

Thinking ahead of time, Debbie has continued cultivating the Olkola into a successful multimillion-dollar corporation with various avenues including ranger programs, carbon abatement and tourism endeavours across Olkola traditional lands. Debbie continues to fight for the rights of the people across Cape York through her work with United Uprise and works to preserve the Olkola native lands.