Tessa is originally from a small coastal town on the mid-north coast of NSW. She completed a combined law and communication degree at the University of Newcastle and was active in various environmental and community-based organisations during this time. After graduating Tessa worked in North-east Arnhem Land as solicitor with the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency before moving to Broome in 2011. Tessa joined EK in 2014 to assist with administration and coordinating events, including our largest fundraiser, the annual EK Art Auction.