Joe Tuakeu Tuazama is a passionate leader that has served as the President of the Liberian Community of WA. As a consummate advocate and champion of organizations that are committed to social inclusion, change, and believe in embracing all people from around the world. Joe is a White Ribbon Ambassador, Board Member of UWA African Research Centre and Engagement, Chair of Wanneroo Multicultural Advisory Group and a senior Biomedical Engineer with Paragoncare.
The President of the Organisation of African Communities in WA represents some of the best and brightest of WA African Communities and its pool of noble African expats. Joe has a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Central Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Electronic and Computer Systems and a Graduate Certificate in Project management both from Edith Cowan University. Joe is the recipient of many prestigious awards including Western Australian Volunteer for Ethnic Communities, Finalist of Western Australian of the Year Community category 2018.
Understanding the unique challenges faced by refugees and migrants to Western Australia, Joe acted on the urgent need to engage communities and government in dialogue about how to create viable solutions for the problems that people of migrant backgrounds face. Joe has always been committed to education, empowerment, and the forging of positive partnerships with local and State government agencies. Joe developed innovative programs to empower young men and women from a diverse range of African backgrounds and to provide them with leadership skills, as well as a sense of belonging and pride.
These initiatives have been instrumental in developing strategic policies to address issues faced by migrant and minority groups. As a result, Joe has earned the admiration and respect of WA’s Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community, as well as politicians and local community leaders.
Joe’s tireless dedication and work on behalf of WA’s African communities has helped educate the wider Western Australian community, as well as promoting a mutual cultural understanding. Over the last six years, Joe has also organised several major events that showcase and promote many aspects of African cultural heritage, helping to build and promote greater community harmony.
Joe is a powerful voice in the community and will continue to blaze trails for the advancement of people of diverse backgrounds in Western Australia.
