Garry Thomson is social entrepreneur who is passionate about inspiring families having spend over 20 years in the family development sector from a grass roots perspective all the way to executive management in both the for profit and not for profit sectors.Some of his previous roles have included Project Management for the National Communities for Children initiative in the Northern Rivers. This program delivered services to communities and families and is now a best practice collaboration framework that receives significant government funding. He was also the past COO of the Pathways foundation, and a consultant to many children and family development organisations around the country where he specialised in program and strategic development. Garry has also co developed and run conscious leadership training to senior executives from some of Australia’s largest companies including Macquarie Bank, AMP, and Lion.Garry is a gifted group facilitator, an international public speaker and author, and an experienced executive. He continues to take a mission lead approach to delivering social change. He is responsible for leading and implementing Uplifting Australia’s vision for a new generation of inspired and emotionally together young men and women.Garry is a loving father to two beautiful children and is happily married. He lives by the philosophy that success begins at home and prides himself on the loving and authentic connections he has with his family.