Vincent Gonsalves, the founder of Bridge Builders Conflict Resolution & Mediation, brings over two decades of dedicated experience supporting individuals, organizations, and communities effectively navigate and resolve conflict.
His passion for helping people navigate conflict began over 20 years ago when he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling. Since then he has led over 100 community engagement projects, including major infrastructure initiatives such as the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain, Broadway Subway, Pattullo Bridge Replacement, and Transport 2050 – TransLink's largest-ever community engagement, reaching over 30,000 people. This experience ignited in him a deep understanding of the challenges individuals and organizations face when dealing with disagreements and disputes.
He has collaborated with diverse stakeholders, including elected officials, businesses, youth, persons with a disability, English language learners, and residents.
His background includes specialized training in Collaborative Conflict Resolution - Justice Institute of BC, Foundations of Effective Management - Justice Institute of BC, Masterful Facilitation, Structured Decision Support, and Relational Wisdom 360.
Additionally, Vincent provides Restorative Justice Facilitator services through the Burnaby RCMP focused on repairing harm and promoting accountability through a trauma-informed framework.
Beyond his professional work, Vincent is actively involved in his community, volunteering at the Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association, Cloverdale Foodbank, and serving on the Community Social Justice Department Public Advisory Committee at the Justice Institute of BC.
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