Our Team
Clinicians and Staff
Duncan Shields PhD., RPsych
CEO & Co-Founder
Duncan is an Adjunct Professor, UBC Faculty of Medicine, and an internationally regarded trauma therapist with military veteran and first responder cultures. He was won awards for his work from Wounded Warriors Canada, the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association, and the BC Professional Fire Fighters Association.
David Kuhl M.D., PhD.
EVP & Co-Founder
David is a Professor, UBC Faculty of Medicine and a renowned clinician, researcher, author, and speaker on men’s health and well-being. David previously led the palliative care unit at St. Paul’s Hospital and the Providence Health Centre For Practitioner Renewal, and co-founded the Veterans Transition Program (now known as the Veterans Transition Network).
Aynsley Wong BA
Director of Research & Operations
An original member of the Blueprint team and its predecessor, The Men’s Initiative, Aynsley brings organizational leadership, financial management, customer service, training, and non-profit operations and administration expertise to the team. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Continuing Education in Community Data Science from Simon Fraser University, and has been an active volunteer and member of various non-profits and community organizations for the past 25 years.
Colin Stein BA
Director of Communications & Strategy
Colin is a communications and marketing consultant, with a focus over the past 12 years on the transportation, economic development and healthcare sectors. He joined Blueprint in 2024 to provide support for engagement and fundraising strategies related to the First Responders Resiliency Program and partnerships with the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, Equimundo, Movember, and the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.
