Darren is a proud Gomeroi man from Moree NSW and now resides in Sydney NSW. He is a dedicated advocate for Indigenous communities, with extensive experience in leadership, strategy, and community engagement and his career spans various roles, each contributing to positive change and empowerment for people within private and not-for-profit sectors. Darren is currently Indigenous Engagement Manager at IAG and leads initiatives to enhance Indigenous engagement which focuses on driving inclusion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, businesses and communities within the organization. He is the current Chair of Deadly Science which plays a pivotal role in advancing science education for Indigenous youth across the country.