Jessie (he/him) is a proud Wiradjuri man connected to the Bogan River People in Western NSW, Australia. He is the Founder of Mawang Consulting, Mawang is the Wiradjuri word for "All Together" which reflects on its commitment to bring stakeholders together for meaningful and impacting change. Jessie brings 14 years of professional experience alongside his lived experience to his work as a specialist consultant and changemaker. His expertise lies in guiding stakeholders on how to safely engage with First Nations people and communities to drive social and systemic change.

Jessie is deeply passionate about enabling self-determination by weaving voices of lived experience and expertise into the design process, influencing and reshaping systems for meaningful impact. He excels in facilitating two-way learning by fostering genuine connections and adapting communication styles across diverse environments. His cultural expertise, combined with a commitment to deep listening and navigating 'two worlds,' enables Jessie to bridge gaps and create understanding in varied settings.

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"We must be the architects of our own destiny. If we're going to change the system, we need to be in control of the process." - Aunty Pat Anderson