Bek Lasky, a Wakaya woman who was born and raised in Geelong has worked her way from casual employment to the Deputy Executive Officer role of Melbourne non-for-profit charity organisation Ngarrimili, all by the age of 21.

The Wakaya woman, who was born and raised in Geelong has worked her way from casual employment to the deputy executive of Naarm (Melbourne) non-profit charity organisation Ngarrimili.

Ms Lasky started at Ngarrimili in mid-2020 after losing her HR position due to COVID.

A rapid rise through the organisation has seen her land an executive position.

“COVID came about and with all the job losses and me being on a contract, I lost my job,” she said.

“It was hard at the time with the financial stress but was the biggest blessing in disguise because I definitely wouldn’t see myself in that environment or the role that I’m currently in now.”

“When the opportunity came up for me to start at Ngarrimili I just started as a casual, then went to part-time, then full-time and now I’m deputy CEO, which is pretty awesome”, she said.

Speaking about her role at Ngarrimili, Ms Lasky’s passion and belief in the organisation’s purpose was evident.

“Ngarrimili gives access and support to aspiring established First Nations business owners, entrepreneurs, creatives, individuals and communities,” she said.

“Our role, mission and vision is to create positive economic independence and prosperity for individuals and providing them with the supports to do so.

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