Vince Savoia, MSM
Nationally Recognized Expert in
First Responder Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Leadership
Available for a limited project-based, advisory,
and speaking engagements
About Vince
For over 40 years, I have worked at the intersection of trauma, leadership, and organizational resilience. I founded the Tema Conter Memorial Trust and helped shape Canada’s national approach to peer support, PTSD awareness, and first-responder mental health.
My work has been honoured with the Meritorious Service Medal and recognized by CAMH as one of 150 Canadians making a significant impact on mental health.
Today, I engage in a select number of flexible projects that draw upon my lived experience, national leadership background, and deep understanding of operational stress in high-pressure environments.
How I Can Help
I’m available for short, well‑defined projects across public safety, emergency services, mental health, and high‑stress organizational environments. Typical engagements include:
Advisory Support
Guidance for leaders, organizations, and teams navigating trauma, culture, or mental‑health‑related challenges.
Peer Support and Mental Health Program Review
Assessment, refinement, or development of peer support structures, referral pathways, and organizational mental health strategies.
Workshops and Training Sessions
Trauma‑informed leadership, decision‑making under stress, psychological first aid, and peer support fundamentals.
Post‑Incident Consultation
Support for organizations following critical incidents, line‑of‑duty deaths, or traumatic events.
Curriculum & Content Development
Input on training programs, academic courses, and professional development initiatives.
Speaking and Guest Lecturing
Keynotes, panels, fireside conversations, and educational presentations.
Research & Standards Input
Participation in committees, roundtables, and collaborative projects related to first responder mental health.
These engagements are flexible and tailored to the organization's needs.
Selected Recognition
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CAMH Difference Maker for Mental Health
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Honorary Bachelor of Applied Studies, Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
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Parliamentary testimony on PTSD and Operational Stress Injuries
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Founder, Tema Conter Memorial Trust
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Program founder, First Responders Trauma Prevention and Recovery Certificate
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(Simon Fraser University)
Contact
I take on a limited number of part‑time, project‑based engagements each year. If you have a project or challenge where my experience may be helpful, I welcome a conversation.
Email: info@vincesavoia.com
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