Al is a social and public policy expert with extensive experience across government, corporate, not-for-profit, and philanthropic sectors. Passionate about addressing society’s most pressing issues, Al has advised state and federal ministers, major Australian businesses, and charitable organisations. In addition, Al has served as a director for several nonprofit organisations.

As co-founder of ArtsPay, the world’s first socially conscious payment company, Al is pioneering a new funding model for the arts, driven by payment processing fees. Al is also the founder and director of the ArtsPay Foundation, which aims to revolutionise arts funding in Australia and foster vibrant, creative communities. ArtsPay has now processed over $1 billion in payments.

Known for big thinking and innovative solutions, Al thrives on collaboration with change-makers to develop bold strategies, evidence-based policies, and impactful programs. Through partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and community collaboration, Al's work is focused on creating lasting social change.