The Board
KCLS Board serves on an entirely voluntary basis. We are grateful for the hard work and strong contribution of our Board.
Rachel Rima
Chairperson
Rachel is a solicitor based in the Legal Aid Broome office, with experience in criminal and civil law. She completed a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) at Curtin University in 2018 before working as a Research Associate to a Judge of the District Court of Western Australia. Prior to moving to the Kimberley, Rachel worked in a commercial litigation firm and in the Civil Law Division of Legal Aid specializing in elder abuse. Rachel has served on the KCLS Board since November 2022.
Brianna Lonnie
Deputy Chairperson
Brianna re-joined the KCLS Board in December 2021 and is now based in Broome. She previously served on the Board for four years from 2009 to 2012 as Chairperson when she was based in Kununurra. Brianna has extensive experience on the Boards of CLCs and community organisations. She has lived and worked in the Kimberley for 16 years and has a wealth of knowledge and many years of experience in the legal profession, with a great passion for social justice. Brianna is committed to working with the other Board members and staff of KCLS to ensure that the organisation is well governed and that it meets the strategic goals.
Louise O’Brien
Treasurer
Louise has over 30 years experience in banking and finance in both Australia and the UK, most recently as the Chief Financial Officer of Bank Australia. She has a Bachelor of Commerce and a Masters of Applied Finance and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Louise joined the Board in November 2024 as a way of contributing to and deepening her connection with the Kimberley region where she now spends much of her time.
Maxine Chi
Maxine Chi joined the KCLS Board in 2024 and lives in Broome and has worked in both State and Commonwealth departments, Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (Inc.) in Derby and Perth and Aboriginal Family Law Services in Broome. She is currently employed as the Program Coordinator/Lecturer/Tutor for the Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies course being delivered from Notre Dame University, Broome Campus. She is also a member and Director of the Bardi Jawi Niimidiman Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC and Centacare Kimberley Ltd.
Keda Bond
As a former executive of WA Country Health Services (WACHS) and Operations Manager of the East Kimberley hospitals, Keda has significant history and knowledge of health services in the Kimberley. Now CEO East Kimberley Chamber Commerce and Industry, Keda continues to be passionate about the people of the Kimberley communities and towns. Keda has a Diploma in Project management, Leadership and Management and a Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management. Keda has board experience as the deputy chair of the board of Boab Health Services and previous board member for East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Keda is proud to be on the Board of KCLS and hopes to bring much needed representation for the East Kimberley.
Chelsea Stanway
Chelsea joined the Board in November 2024.
Matt Giles
Matt joined the Board in December 2024.
If you’d like to nominate to be on the Board, you are required to first be a KCLS member. You can check your membership by contacting KCLS.