12/05/2026
Introducing Jenni Walke: A First Nations Leader Transforming Global Conversations on Leadership, Culture, and Economic Empowerment
Jenni Walke is a proud Bundjalung woman, internationally recognized speaker, and respected First Nations business leader known for reshaping the way organizations approach leadership, cultural intelligence, and sustainable business growth. She is the Founder of Elephant in the Room Consulting (EITR), an Indigenous-led consultancy she grew from just 43 dollars into a seven-figure global enterprise supporting organizations across Australia, the United States, Canada, Asia, and the Pacific.
Through her work, Jenni champions values-driven leadership, supplier diversity, and economic empowerment, positioning herself as a powerful voice for the advancement of First Nations leadership within the global business landscape. Her approach combines strategic insight with deep cultural understanding, helping organizations create meaningful impact while building inclusive and sustainable systems for growth.
Jenni’s outstanding contributions have earned international recognition, including the Queensland Premier’s Export Award for First Nations Exporter of the Year, the Women Changing the World Award for First Nations Leadership, a Gold Stevie Award for Building Sustainable Supply Chains, and multiple Silver Stevie Awards across entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, and social impact.
Through Elephant in the Room Consulting and her flagship program, Empire Builders, Jenni has supported over 200 Indigenous and non-Indigenous founders in securing more than 15 million dollars in grants, contracts, and procurement opportunities. Her work continues to strengthen the Indigenous business ecosystem while creating long-term pathways for participation, ownership, and economic success.
Having spoken on stages across Australia, Asia, Canada, and the United States, Jenni is widely sought after for her expertise in cultural leadership, business growth, supplier diversity, and measurable social impact. With experience spanning military service, government, and the private sector, she brings a rare combination of cultural authority, strategic leadership, and practical wisdom that continues to inspire audiences and leaders around the world.
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