Tasha James is a Wiradjuri woman who grew up in Dubbo, Central West NSW. Her homelands cross the region of the lower Bogan River and Lachlan River of Wiradjuri Country.

Tasha was previously the Manager of Indigenous Connections at the National Film and Sound Archives of Australia and has over 15 year’s experience working with Indigenous Communities and Indigenous collections that include audio-visual and material culture.

Throughout Tasha’s career, she has had held a number of roles in major cultural institutions such as Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) & the Australian Museum where she worked closely with Indigenous communities by facilitating access to collections to reconnect them with their cultural heritage. She also has worked within Indigenous public programs and outreach which focussed on sharing and educating others about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Tasha is a Director on the Regional Arts NSW Board since April 2022 and is a committee member on both the National Library of Australia and National Film & Sound Archive of Australia Indigenous Advisory committees.