Eva zachary (She/Her)
Eva is the Executive Director at Muskoka Victim Services, in Ontario, Canada. Her experience spans 15+ years in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, victim advocacy, and community collaboration.
Eva carries the designations of Community and Workplace Traumatologist, Trauma Services Specialist, and Compassion Fatigue Educator. She is certified in Dispute Resolution (Community, Workplace and Civil Mediation), and Critical Incident and Stress Management.
In her independent practice, Eva provides mediation services, co-mediation support, and training to frontline workers and social service providers.
Eva is a member of:
- The Domestic Violence Death Review Committee, with the Office of the Chief Coroner (Ontario),
- Member of the Ontario Association Chiefs of Police (OACP), Victim Assistance Committee (OACP-VAC),
- Member of Victim Services Alliance Ontario (VSAO)
- Advisor to the Board of Directors, Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers (ONVSP).
Eva also collaborates with several local and regional committee’s pertaining to community, and victim support.
What's the difference?
Mediator vs. advocate
Mediators and advocates serve distinct and independent roles in conflict resolution.
Mediators facilitate dialogue and negotiation between conflicting parties, aiming to reach a mutually acceptable resolution without taking sides. When in independent mediation practice, Eva is a neutral third party and does not advocate for either side.
Advocates represent the interests of one party, advocating for their rights and positions. When working with victims of crime or tragic circumstance, Eva is their advocate.
Both are independent from one another.
confidentiality
Your privacy is important to us!
Eva Zachary and Associates prioritize the privacy and confidentiality of our clients above all else. Any information shared with us will be held in the strictest confidence. We adhere to stringent security measures to safeguard all client data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Our commitment to confidentiality is unwavering, ensuring our clients feel secure and valued throughout our engagement.
Notice: If an individual discloses harm to self, others or there is potential harm to a child, Eva and her associates have a duty to report, and call for help.