Saideepa (Deepa) Kumar works with the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture as a lecturer and researcher in agricultural systems. In her role as Cultural Engagement Lead with the TAS Farm Innovation Hub, Deepa is focussed on building capacity within TIA and the Hub to engage more meaningfully with the Tasmanian Aboriginal people of Lutruwita. She is especially interested in identifying and supporting opportunities for Tasmanian Aboriginal people to work with the Hub and its partners, with self-determination, to achieve positive outcomes for their communities.