Elizabeth Gough is a first-responder spouse of a Canadian Armed Forces reservist and police sergeant. Her husband of 20 years, Andrew Gough CD, is a Military Police/Close Protection Operator and medically retired police Sergeant with the London Police Service. Together, they founded the federal not-for-profit organization, V-EH! Veterans and Everyday Heroes in 2019. They have spoken on a number of platforms, sharing their journey through an operational stress injury to offer their reflections on post-traumatic growth. In Elizabeth’s professional life, she is an early years adviser with the Ministry of Education/Ontario Public Service, as well as a dedicated community volunteer and leader on several initiatives to champion sport, children, and women’s causes. Elizabeth and Andrew have two teenage children and reside in St. Thomas, Ontario.
