Jesse is a Waanyi man from North-western Queensland who has a passion for education and the opportunities it provides. Jesse has experience in project delivery at a national scale, classroom teaching, coaching, school leadership, curriculum development and Indigenous Knowledges in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Jesse has led a range of research activities including longitudinal studies, co-design, stakeholder consultation and desktop studies. Prior to joining Aurora Jesse led the Research and Impact team at the Stronger Smarter Institute and has delivered a national education program with the CSIRO.