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Collaborators
Additional Expertise Supporting Savoury Consulting Projects
Savoury Consulting occasionally partners with trusted collaborators to support specialized projects or expanded capacity. All engagements are led and managed by George Savoury, and collaborators contribute only as needed to enhance project delivery. On select engagements, Savoury Consulting has co‑led project work with collaborators when shared leadership strengthened outcomes for clients.
Collaborators do not operate independently under the Savoury Consulting brand. They support projects only when their specific expertise adds value and aligns with client needs.
How We Work With Collaborators
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All client relationships are managed by Savoury Consulting
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George Savoury leads all engagements, communication, and deliverables
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Collaborators support projects only when their expertise is required
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Several projects have been co‑led with collaborators when shared leadership strengthened outcomes
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Work is coordinated through Savoury Consulting to ensure consistency and quality
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Final recommendations and deliverables are reviewed and approved by George
Our Commitment
Savoury Consulting remains your primary consulting partner. Collaborators extend our ability to deliver comprehensive, high‑quality work across leadership development, legislative reform, organizational transformation, child welfare improvement, and governance modernization.
Our Trusted Collaborators
Andrew Koster, Child Welfare Consultant and Trainer
Andrew Koster, MSW, RSW, is a Child Welfare Consultant and Trainer, and Past President of the Child Welfare League of Canada. A long time child welfare professional (47 years) holding various roles from front line to administration, Mr. Koster has written or assisted in curriculum development and provided workshops on risk assessment, front-line and manager core training, sexual abuse investigation, treatment modalities, and stress management. Having twice been seconded to government he has engaged with Provinces (6), Territories (1), and child welfare agencies in writing reports; reviewing high profile child welfare cases; or providing child death reviews for the last 25 years. He has taught social work and child welfare courses in several schools of social work and authored and co-authored numerous articles including the use of the child wellbeing scales; qualitative outcome measurement; and the importance of positive relationships and counselling in child welfare.
Macdonald Training and Consulting
Melissa MacDonald is the founder of MacDonald Training and Consulting, a Prince Edward Island based firm that partners with public sector, human services, non-profit, and community organizations across Canada. Providing services in change management, professional training, regulatory alignment, and special reviews, Melissa has facilitated meaningful and sustainable change across health, social development, child welfare, education, and post-secondary sectors.
An adjunct Professor of Social Work, Melissa brings a practice-informed and evidence-based perspective to her work, integrating research, field experience, and policy knowledge to translate complex needs into shared understandings and actionable practice. Partnering with stakeholders from front-line staff to executive leadership, Melissa’s inclusive, value-based, and evidence-informed approach fosters co-developed solutions, collective motivation, and sustainable improvements across organizations.
Our Commitment
Savoury Consulting remains your primary consulting partner. Collaborators extend our ability to deliver comprehensive, high‑quality work across leadership development, legislative reform, organizational transformation, professional development, child welfare improvement, and governance modernization.
Connect With Savoury Consulting - Let's discuss how Savoury Consulting can support your organization. Contact George Savoury: Phone 902-717-2498 | Email georgesavoury@gmail.com | 284 Astral Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia