CEO of Link-Up (Qld), an organisation that celebrates 40 years of supporting Stolen Generations this year. Has a wealth of management experience across all levels of government and importantly at a community level. Has represented Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people at a National level as an ATSIC Commissioner, Regional Council Chairperson and Regional Councillor over an 8 year period. Following on from the abolition of ATSIC and the establishment of the Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination, was successful in a national recruitment round for the OIPC Managers. Also served as Co-Chair of the National NAIDOC Committee. Is a strong social justice advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.