Ann-Maree Long

BIO

Ann-Maree Long is a proud Badjala, Woppaburra, and Torres Strait Islander yeeran (woman) with a passion for social justice and LGBTQIA+ rights. As Head of Community Engagement at EPIC Pathways, she is committed to further mobilising young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander high school students to see their full potential. With experience leading impactful programs such as CareerTrackers High School Program and the Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy in consortium with CSIRO, as well her work with Land On Heart, she brings a deep commitment to education and advocacy. A QUT Creative Industries graduate and Co-Founder of Sandpoppy Weaving, she serves on First Nations Advisory Groups including Committee for Brisbane and Pyjama Foundation. As first in her family to graduate high school, Ann-Maree is dedicated to creating opportunities and amplifying voices in the community.

SKILLS

Educational Program Management | Advocacy for Indigenous Youth | STEM Diversity and Inclusion | Board and Community Engagement | Creative Industries | Strategic Leadership | First People’s Cultural Awareness Drawing on the legacy of her Ancestors - the first scientists, chemists, and custodians of the land - Ann-Maree is devoted to empowering young Indigenous voices, ensuring they play a pivotal role in driving innovation and shaping the future of STEM.

ACHIEVEMENTS

+ Program Manager - Land On Heart digital literacy and connectivity, strategist/facilitator of EPIC Pathways + Co-Founder of Sandpoppy Weaving + First in family to graduate high school, a milestone inspiring her commitment to educational empowerment + Fellow - Young Pacific Leaders Professional Fellows Program (YPL PFP) 2025 + Member of the First Nations Advisory Group within the Committee for Brisbane, contributing Indigenous perspectives to community development