Mrs Norah Pearson, Member for Poruma (Coconut) Island  

Mrs Pearson is the TSRA Member for Poruma, newly elected Chairperson of Poruma Island Council and a member of the ICC. This is Mrs Pearson’s first term on the TSRA Board.

While on the TSRA Board, Mrs Pearson is interested in lobbying for further housing and infrastructure development and to improve education and training for the youth of the region. She is also devoted to empowering Torres Strait Islander people to gain skills and qualifications in order to occupy senior positions within their communities.