Staff

Oliver joined the VTN in 2013 as Operations Director and oversaw the initial expansion of VTN’s programs across Canada with a focus on accessibility, regardless of geography, gender or language. He coordinated inaugural programs in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Quebec, and helped to establish a national network of clinical and operational staff to scale up program delivery. As Chief Executive Officer, Oliver works with the Clinical Director and the board to develop and execute the VTN’s strategic plan, with the goal of improving veterans’ mental health, well-being, and relationships.

Ryan has 12 years of service with the Canadian Forces, mostly working within the Cadet Instructor’s Cadre Branch as a flight instructor for the Canadian Cadet Program. Shortly after going Reserve, he joined the R.C.M.P. as an Auxiliary Constable and the Vancouver Police Department as a Victim Services Worker. More recently Ryan was the Director of Operations and Public Safety Initiatives at E-Comm 9-1-1. In his downtime Ryan is a passionate RV’er and enjoys hitting the road whenever possible.

Marion Turmine is VTN’s Manager of Operations for Quebec. She joined VTN in April 2018, initially, as the Operations Coordinator for Quebec. An anthropologist by training, Marion has over 30 years of extensive experience in international development, including 18 years in the field in a variety of contexts. Since 2018, she has been a lecturer at the University of Montreal in international cooperation and solidarity.

Stephanie Heynes joined the VTN to pursue her passions for making sense of numbers and providing compassionate care to clients. Stephanie has an extensive educational background in Finance and is prepared to make sure that the VTN’s goals are met and our money is spent as efficiently as possible. Stephanie is a certified rescue diver and loves to catch up with a good book.

Jenna coordinates our programs from BC to Manitoba. She holds degrees in Psychology, Geography and International Project Management. Jenna has managed non-profit programs in Canada and internationally, including WASH, Food Security and Conflict Mitigation projects. Two years were spent based in South Sudan, both post and during conflict, traveling much of the central region by motorcycle.

Joe D’Arcy joined VTN with over four decades of experience with the Canadian Armed Forces. He served 22 years in uniform and over 21 years as a public servant, all in the field of finance and administration. Though now semi-retired, Joe continues to support the CFB Greenwood comptroller with analysis and reviews. Joe’s substantial skillset and experience is invaluable as he coordinates VTN programs in Atlantic Canada.