Claude is a Minjungbal man, from the Tweed Valley, who calls Gambaynggir Country home. He is passionate about working closely with Aboriginal Communities and being part of a diverse environment that contributes to making significant changes.

Claude has over 20 years of experience with the NSW government developing, implementing and managing cultural heritage, administrative strategic solutions and emergency management planning, preparation and responses which ensures he is a logical and critical thinker who can devise and execute creative, adaptive solutions for various challenges.

He has extensive stakeholder engagement skills as well as knowledge and insights as a member of various organisations, such as the Local Aboriginal Land Council, Consultative Group, and Indigenous Corporation, that have enabled him to work effectively with Aboriginal communities across NSW.

Claude holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Canberra & a Certificate in Emergency Management.