Meet Our Team
Our team at Indigenous Futures Foundation works alongside communities to support food justice and wellbeing. We provide meals, education, and training to help people thrive and reduce food insecurity. Together, we’re making a difference.
Our Advisors
Meet the people guiding our work in food justice and wellbeing.
Their experience and insight help us support communities and make a meaningful impact.
Colin Gordon
Advisory Board Member
A First Nations business leader and former CEO of Worthwhile Ventures, Colin has spent his career empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs. He brings decades of experience in enterprise, mentoring, and building sustainable, community-led economies.
Melita Hegarty
Advisory Board Member
A Juru, Gaangulu, Darumbal and Butchulla woman, Melita drives outcomes for mob through AECOM’s projects nationally. She’s passionate about embedding reconciliation, opportunity, and respect into every organisation she supports.
Jason Mollenhauer
Advisory Board Member
From Cherbourg, Jason is a leader in food justice and community development, driving initiatives across Queensland with Foodbank and Meals for the Mob. His vision for food sovereignty ensures communities can feed themselves — and thrive on their own terms.
Our Team
Meet the team working with communities to make our mission real — creating practical change and stronger futures for First Nations families.
Levi-Joel Tamou
Founder
Levi is a Kuku Yalanji man of the Bulgun Warra clan, and the driving force behind the Indigenous Futures Foundation. His work stems from a promise to his grandfather — to help his people with Mayi (food) and restore the right to feed themselves on Country. With over a decade of experience in community development, education, and social enterprise, He is building sustainable businesses that drive lasting community change. His vision is to to end food insecurity and create a future where every Indigenous family can thrive with dignity, purpose, and opportunity.
Suleyma "Suley" Tamou
Co-Founder
Born and raised in El Salvador, Suley brings a deep commitment to community empowerment. Her early experiences growing up amid social and economic hardship shaped her belief that sustainable change begins with people — not policy. As a Co-Founder, she plays a key role in operations, partnerships, and cross-cultural collaboration. She is passionate about social justice, women’s leadership, and building bridges between communities that share a history of resilience. Her heart for service ensures the Foundation’s work remains both grounded and forward-thinking.
Taniela "Koo" Vunitabua
Social Worker & Food Security Officer
Taniela, also known as Koo, is a dedicated social worker with a strong commitment to community wellbeing and food justice. He works directly with families and local partners to design culturally safe, community-led responses and is passionate about seeing young people thrive. With a background in social work and grassroots engagement, Koo brings compassion, structure, and practical solutions to every challenge. He believes food is more than nourishment — it’s connection, culture, and healing.
Karen Falevaai
Social Worker & Food Security Officer
Karen is a passionate advocate for equity, dignity, and access to nutritious food for all. She draws on her social work and frontline experience to help communities navigate services, build capacity, and create sustainable pathways to food security. Collaborative and goal-oriented, Karen’s practical expertise, strong administration skills, and warmth make her a trusted voice within the Foundation’s on-the-ground team.
Talia Wilson
Social Worker
Talia combines her social work training with a deep belief in the power of community connection. With experience in community outreach and family support, she supports individuals and families through culturally informed programs, bringing professional skill, care, and a genuine heart for people. Passionate about saving lives, she is currently studying to become a paramedic, strengthening her ability to support communities’ health and wellbeing through both care and practical action.
Our Supporters
Standing with us on the journey.
We’re thankful for the organisations and partners who’ve stood with us along the way.
Their generosity, expertise, and belief in our mission help us keep doing what we do — together, for community.