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 Executive Director, 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.

Doug Allen was a career soldier with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. He has conducted Peace support operations in Bosnia, combat operations in Afghanistan and various domestic operations here in Canada.  Since 2009 Doug has been assisting soldiers with Case Management, crisis intervention, suicide awareness and trauma care. Doug is a member of our clinical team as well as the Director of the Atlantic Group and Trauma Training Center located in Nova Scotia.

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.

A Veteran of the Vietnam War, Patrick is a successful businessman in Quebec’s fashion industry. He coordinates programs in Ontario and can field program inquiries in English and French.

Dan enrolled in 1976 as a Artillery Gunner and rose up through the ranks in the Artillery Trade to Master Warrant Officer. His final responsibility was that of Battery Sergeant Major. He spent 18 years as a Regular Force Member, then transferred over to the Primary Reserves full time for 19 years. His last few years were as the IPSC (Integrated Personal Support Center) Platoon Warrant Officer, where he assisted Releasing Services members with their transition to civilian Life. Dan has completed tours in Germany, England, Bosnia and Afghanistan. He attended VTN’s VTP Sept 2015, and thereafter became a VTN Paraprofessional in 2016. He has been VTN’s Atlantic Ops Coord since Jul 2021.