Matt, a proud Ngunnawal man from the Far South Coast of NSW and has been the CEO of Yilabara since 2020. With over 25 years of experience in employment services and Aboriginal health, he has worked in the not-for-profit sector, including as Deputy CEO of the National Employment Services Australia (NESA) and National Executive Manager for Campbell Page. A passionate advocate for Aboriginal employment and economic development, Matt has spoken on these issues both domestically and internationally. He has led several national Closing the Gap projects focused on Aboriginal employment services, capacity building, mental health, and remote school attendance. Matt values collaboration and adopts a solution-oriented mindset, firmly believing in the power of teamwork and a thoughtful, measured approach. He ensures that discussions always transition smoothly from identifying challenges to exploring effective solutions. Matt is the current co-chair of the Minister of Indigenous Affairs First Nations Advisory Group (FNAG), a member of the First Nations Economic Partnership Employment and Career Pathway Working Group and is the inaugural and current Chair of the National Indigenous Employment and Training Alliance.