Dr. Ogrodniczuk is a Professor of Psychiatry at UBC and Director of the UBC Psychotherapy Program. In his role as Director, he oversees the operations of North America’s 2^nd largest medically based psychotherapy training program. His research has been supported by various provincial and national funding bodies, and has led to more than 250 scientific publications.

In addition to his research, he is involved with teaching medical students and psychiatry residents, serves in various capacities with a number of scientific and clinical journals, and consults with mental health clinics about service provision and evaluation.

Dr. Ogrodniczuk is available for consultation to help men develop strategies for healthy living and recovery through his life consulting practice, Optimum Consulting.

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Since recovering from experiences with depression in 2010, Josh has become a passionate advocate for mental health. Josh coordinates HeadsUpGuys communications and website. For more information about his recovery see his post “I never wanted to die, I only wanted to end my pain.”

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Joel Robison is a Canadian photographer and mental health advocate. He has worked with international brands as well as non-profit organizations, creating work that is both thoughtful and imaginative. His close personal connections to men’s mental health and suicide have motivated him to take on a more active role in ending the stigma around the conversation about mental health.

Ed has a background in social science, languages, and literature, and has worked for several non-profits and community groups in Australia. He completed his master’s thesis on the framing of depression in contemporary media, and is keenly interested in finding ways to break down barriers of communication encountered by those who struggle to convey how they are feeling.

When I reflect on my career, a few common threads run through every role I’ve held—one of the strongest being my need to contribute. I strive to ensure that the work I do creates a meaningful benefit for the people and organizations I engage with. This drive has led me to spend considerable time in the non-profit sector, and even in the for-profit sector, I’ve focused on using philanthropy to advance shared goals.

My journey and new passion into men’s health began a decade ago when I joined the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation (CMHF) as their Program Manager. Men’s health, to use an analogy, is like a three-legged stool: one leg is knowledge, the second is behavior, and the third is stigma (mental health). At CMHF, I was the “connect-the-dots guy,” and one of those dots was HeadsUpGuys—a critical initiative addressing stigma, depression, and suicide prevention for men.

Now, as I enter my second decade in the men’s health space, I’m honored to continue this work as the Community Engagement & Partnerships Lead at HeadsUpGuys. I’m dedicated to fostering meaningful collaborations and securing funding opportunities to expand our reach and impact. By connecting the “men’s health dots” across Canada and the world, I’m committed to ensuring more men get the support they need to take charge of their mental well-being.

Brad is a passionate and long time supporter of HeadsUpGuys. Both his and his family’s support have been instrumental in keeping HeadsUpGuys going. Brad is the owner of King of Floors and King’s Links, By The Sea Golf Course.

Darius is a long time supporter of HeadsUpGuys, since we first connected at a Vancouver 100 Men Who Give a Damn event in 2018. Most recently, Raymond and Darius spearheaded the Sip Around the World II Fundraiser.

Raymond is a passionate advocate for men’s mental health. Most recently, Raymond and Darius spearheaded the Sip Around the World II Fundraiser.

Chadelia is The Brews and Dudes Ambassador for HeadsUpGuys and is passionate about men’s emotional and mental health. He is also the co-organizer of the annual HeadsUpGuys Trivia Night, a fun event to bring communities together in support of HeadsUpGuys and men’s mental health.