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Our Team

Jesse Green
Owner/Managing Director

Galangoor Djali (Good Day)

Jesse Green is a proud Butchulla/Woppaburra/Gunditjmara man, born and raised in Brisbane. Jesse and his wonderful partner Kirrily, a proud Gumbaynggirr woman, started Yilay to address a need and importance for a fresh, vibrant yet culturally appropriate, 100% Indigenous owned apparel, promotions and signage company.

Jesse has previously been very involved in the Indigenous community in all aspects of his professional life. Running the Indigenous Programs for AFLQ over a four year period. Jesse's scope was overseeing all Indigenous and multicultural engagement and high performance sectors from the Torres Strait Islands, to as far south as Ballina and Casino in NSW.

Transitioning from this role into a Senior Student Support Officer with the Cape York Leaders Program, this tapped into Jesse's firm beliefs that helping to empower and educate the younger Indigenous generation, will inspire these students to be future great leaders  back in their communities, something he firmly believes is very important now and for future generations.

During these two roles, Jesse also ran and operated his own Personal Training business JG Fitness, encouraging many in his Indigenous and non-Indigenous community of Brisbane, to get active and live healthier lifestyles.

Healthy choices being an intricate part of Jesse's everyday lifestyle, he envisions Yilay also carrying this vision and implementing it throughout the business, opening avenues through Yilay for the community to engage in some healthy lifestyle initiatives.

This is a reflection on Jesse's sporting life personally, having represented his local Australian Rules club in both NEAFL and QAFL leagues and his Country, State and Region in Touch football. With his worklife and sporting experiences, he has a great knowledge on garments that both feel comfortable yet tick all the technical aspects of a bespoke product.

Jesse is hopeful that Yilay can assist your organisation, company, group or team with all your apparel, promotional or signage requirements and very appreciative of both the Indigenous and non-Indigenous community support.

Natasha Phillips

Administrator/Sales

Natasha Phillips is a proud Gumbaynggirr women from Grafton, NSW. Born in Sydney however spent most of her recent years living in Brisbane. Natasha has three beautiful daughters and a footy mad son all with Nughi and Nunukul bloodlines to Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).

Natasha’s professional career has been working within one of Australia’s largest Community Controlled Dental Health Services with a career that spands more than fifteen years in the dental industry. More recently, Natasha also cares for several clients among an Indigenous owned NDIS support team.

Natasha has a deadly connection to the community in Brisbane and brings a strong cultural focus to the Yilay team.

Natasha’s very positive attitude and dedication see’s excellent punctuality and communication. Her responsibilities at Yilay include administration, sales, stock and warehouse management and community engagement.