Mark Yettica-Paulson, Indigenous leader
Mark is an Indigenous man from southeast Queensland and northeast NSW regions. He is a founding member of the National Indigenous Youth Movement of Australia (NIYMA) and a member of the Community Advisory Council of the National Australia Bank.
Mark has had several years experience in leadership management consulting, community education, leadership training, church and community organising and youth work.
Mark is a gifted facilitator and presenter with wide-ranging experience including business, government agencies, universities and training institutions, non-government organizations and not-for-profit organizations.
Mark's employment history across a range of sectors has crafted an inimitable skill set and wealth of experience. These roles include:
- Director of Regulation and Incorporation Support Services (Training) at the Registrar of Aboriginal Corporations,
- Chief Executive Officer for the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre,
- Leadership Strategist: working specifically with emerging leaders,
- Lecturer and Curriculum developer,
- Project Coordinator for youth work.
Other relevant experiences include:
- 2000-2004 International Youth Parliament: Involvement included facilitation and coaching for other facilitators
- 2000-ongoing National Indigenous Youth Movement of Australia: Involvement continues to support younger leaders to organise and develop strong national and local links for support and action
- 1998-ongoing Foundation for Young Australians: Involvement began as a participant in their leadership program in 1998 and since has included directing a number of Indigenous leadership programs and facilitation of FYA leadership events.
- 2003-ongoing The Benevolent Society's Sydney Leadership Program: Involvement began as a participant in their leadership program in 2003 and has continued through presentations to every cohort since and assistance in leadership development programs.
Biography sourced from http://www.onefutureforum.com/pages/about/participants/mark-yettica-paulson.php