Colin Gibson, also known as Bud, is a proud Wangkumara and Barkindjii man and is professionally committed to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families. As Community Engagement Officer and Administrator for Yadha Muru, Bud works closely with communities and schools in remote and metropolitan locations to enhance educational opportunities and support for Indigenous students.
With extensive experience in workforce development and policy analysis, Bud has previously held roles such as Manager of Aboriginal Workforce Development at NSW Health Pathology and Policy Analyst at the NSW Ministry of Health including extensive work with the Aboriginal Ear Health Program focused on otitis media. He also worked as an Indigenous Specialist Officer at Centrelink, providing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in urban, rural, regional, and remote communities.