Jonathon Wauer

Jon is the Senior Mental Health Adviser for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). He is a psychologist with over 20 years working in veteran mental health, in both policy and clinical service delivery settings, including at Executive Levels within Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling and DVA more broadly. Jon is an ex-infantry officer and current Army Reserve psychologist. The son of a Vietnam veteran, Jon also has lived experience as a family member and is passionate about enhancing systems that support veterans and their families.