Claire Gesah is a Nyiyaparli woman who was born in Marble Bar, where she spent her early childhood years.
She has worked in various types of industries throughout her life, including seven years in health and a ten-year tenure with the police where she achieved the rank of Senior Constance with the Queensland Police Service. Ms Gesah also provided support to Indigenous candidates who are seeking employment opportunities in the mining industry.
Ms Gesah has held various directorships for Aboriginal Corporations for over 20 years, including her role in a non-for-profit organisation that provides Health and Educational assistance to youth and elderly in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.