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Our Deadly Creatives

We are so excited to share our team with you!

We bring together a team of deadly creatives that are passionate about connecting, exploring, and bringing to life design projects that embrace First Nations culture, storytelling, and community development. We have had the opportunity to collaborate and work with over 150 individual businesses and clients since starting our journey, firstly through our sister business Leticia Anne Designs and now through Yirra Miya.

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Leticia Anne Forbes

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Founder & Creative Director

Leticia is a proud Wiradjuri Artist living on Darkinjung Country, Central Coast. She is the Founder of Yirra Miya, a 100% First Nations owned and women-led creative agency, established in February 2023. Leticia’s career began in her first business business Leticia Anne Designs (established March 2020). Leticia comes from a professional background as a youth worker in Dubbo, as an advocate for the rights of children and young people growing up in the child protection system and public speaking at events. She blends her cultural storytelling with her skills specialising in branding, layout and print design, and workshop facilitation to support First Nations businesses.

Leticia Forbes
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Leticia Anne Forbes

(she/her)

Founder & Creative Director

Leticia is a proud Wiradjuri Artist living on Darkinjung Country, Central Coast. She is the Founder of Yirra Miya, a 100% First Nations owned and women-led creative agency, established in February 2023. Leticia’s career began in her first business business Leticia Anne Designs (established March 2020). Leticia comes from a professional background as a youth worker in Dubbo, as an advocate for the rights of children and young people growing up in the child protection system and public speaking at events. She blends her cultural storytelling with her skills specialising in branding, layout and print design, and workshop facilitation to support First Nations businesses.

Lauren Henry

(she/they)

Creative Cultural Lead

Lauren is a Wodi Wodi Walbunja person based in Nowra on Yuin Nation. Lauren shines in her ability to connect, learn, and share, which is why she leads our Discovery calls to explore new project enquiries. Lauren comes from a professional background in health promotions, youth work, and facilitating art workshops. After 5 years creating cultural artworks and mural commissions, she embraced a new stage in her creative journey, joining Leticia Anne Designs in October 2021. She now leads our cultural artworks and illustrations projects, develops logos for First Nations businesses and workshop facilitation.

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JUSTINE McRae

(she/her)

Graphic & Website Designer

Before joining our team in June 2024, Justine completed her Bachelor of Creative Arts at the University of Wollongong and then enhanced her skills as a graphic and website designer at a creative agency in Mudgee. She brings a wonderful five years of agency experience to Yirra Miya. Justine is based on the outskirts of Newcastle on Awabakal Country with her partner and their two fur babies, Merry and Pippin. She loves building websites and turning complex information into beautiful, easy-to-understand visuals that delight users. Her creative energy comes from her passion for Cosplay, which includes a variety of creative activities like painting, sewing, and foamsmithing.

Helen Masterton

(she/her)

Administration Support

Helen joined our team in February 2025. She has extensive experience in the publishing industry, including copywriting, editing, and proofing content. Helen is often the first point of contact for our clients and she loves building a rapport with them, and providing support from the beginning of their Yirra Miya journey until the end. She is based in Nana Glen on Gumbaynggirr Country.

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Arsenia

(she/her)

Graphic & Digital Designer

Arsenia has recently joined our team in July 2025, bringing over three years of experience as a graphic designer. She is based in the Sutherland Shire on Dharawal Country and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wollongong. With a background in layout design, photography, and digital illustration, Arsenia is passionate about crafting thoughtful, visually engaging work that reflects both creativity and purpose.

Lisa

(she/her)

Graphic Designer

Lisa joined our team in September 2022 – April 2023 and returned in January 2025. Lisa is based in Jervis Bay on Yuin Country, and brings over 20 years of experience in print and digital design. Her career spans work with local government, technology, tourism, events, and community organisations, including six years as a designer with Shoalhaven City Council’s Tourism team where she contributed to award-winning campaigns. Lisa’s strengths lie in brand development, layout and publication design, and illustrations that bring stories and people to life. She values partnership, precision, and creativity, ensuring every project supports both client goals and the broader community.
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Barbi

(she/her)

Website Designer

Barbi has been a part of our team since July 2021 working collaboratively with us to integrate and priortise cultural storytelling at the core of interactive, customer focused and unique website design solutions on WordPress. Barbi currently lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, however is originally from the USA and relocated after marrying an Australian.

Alex Nicholaidis

(she/her)

Finance Manager

Alex has been working with our management team since September 2024. She’s passionate about supporting women in business to feel confident in their finances and money mindsets. She is living on Awabakal Country in Newcastle.

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