John has worked with executives and leaders for over thirty years across 500 companies helping them connect to the legacy they want to leave. He is passionate about the role men must play in creating a more sustainable future and the role that inner work has in that process. He is the bestselling author of six books including Awakening Corporate Soul and Stepping Up. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. Outside of work he loves tennis and nature but believes that friends are the most important hobby of all.

David is a Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and the VGH Mohammad H. Mohseni Chair in Men’s Health, Integrity and Wellbeing. Integrating medicine, psychology and the social sciences is fundamental to his work.  As a clinician/researcher he has been listening to the stories of men for more than 25 years and has developed an understanding of the physical, emotional, and spiritual depth of their suffering.  He has also witnessed their personal growth, deepening relationships, and commitment to justice, peace and collaboration. He is passionate about enhancing the integrity and wellbeing of men. Time with his family and friends, fitness, reading and music are vital to David’s wellbeing.

Mathew leads operations at The Men’s Initiative. He brings 25 years of experience in strategy and finance. Matthew is passionate about startups and really efficient processes.

Aynsley runs the clock and the calculator in daily operations. She gets things done.