Shelley Ware is a media personality, educator, and advocate widely respected for her leadership in promoting First Nations voices and advancing cultural understanding across Australia.

A proud Yankunytjatjara and Wirangu woman, Shelley has worked in education for over 25 years and is best known as a presenter on the Marngrook Footy Show, where she championed inclusion and representation in sport and media.

At WoCA, Shelley facilitates the Honouring First Nations – Truth-telling, Decolonising Leadership & Fostering Reconciliation module within the Women of Colour Executive Leadership Program. Her work invites participants to engage deeply with truth-telling and allyship, fostering leadership grounded in respect, reflection, and shared responsibility.