ANDREA MATTHEWS DIRECTOR
In the past two decades, Andrea Matthews has built mpconsulting into a successful, highly regarded firm. An experienced facilitator and a Barrister to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Andrea is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a Justice of the Peace. Her work with government, legal training and extensive experience in health and social services policy and regulation have ensured the firm’s successful completion of many and diverse projects. Andrea’s key strength is her ability to quickly identify barriers to successful policy or program implementation, and offer effective, innovative and legally sound solutions. With a proven ability to gain and maintain the trust of stakeholders, Andrea is adept at managing difficult discussions, forums and public meetings on controversial subject matters and often in highly charged environments.
What I enjoy most about the work we do hasn’t really changed since I started the firm in 1996; it’s the exceptional people I work with, the opportunity to listen to the insights of a diverse range of stakeholders, and the chance to think about complex problems and propose solutions. I feel very lucky to have worked on some great reforms over the years, with people who are passionate about their chosen field.
BEC HASLAM OFFICE MANAGER
Bec Haslam is an experienced office manager with a career spanning 25 years in both the public and private sectors. With over 10 years’ experience in the public sector, Bec has a keen understanding of government process and procedure. She has also worked in a range of private businesses, from a large professional services firm in Canberra to a small not-for-profit business in a remote area of the Northern Territory. Bec joined the mpconsulting team in October 2017, bringing a wealth of experience and a diverse background in finance, human resources and office administration. She is responsible for our administrative and financial matters, and ensures the smooth inner workings of our office.
I really enjoy the variety of work in office administration and being part of a team where I can provide support and assistance to my colleagues and to our clients. The work mpconsulting does is so interesting and varied, and is making a real difference to our society.
