Mike Wionzek, Director – Chief Operating Officer – Warrior Health
Mike Wionzek is the Chief Operating Officer at Warrior Health, bringing over 35 years of experience as a soldier, paramedic, and Deputy Chief with Toronto Paramedic Services—the largest municipal paramedic service in Canada. His leadership has spanned communications, education and quality improvement, IT systems, hospital liaison, and system performance.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mike was seconded to Toronto Public Health, where he led the city’s mass immunization clinic and mobile response plan. He oversaw the design and launch of one of Canada’s most successful large-scale vaccination operations, including recruiting and training more than 2,000 staff.
A Colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces Health Services, Mike has also served internationally as a military observer and peacekeeper in Sudan. His contributions have been recognized through numerous honours, including the Order of St. John, Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal, Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, King’s Coronation Medal, and several long-service awards.
Holding a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master’s in Defence Studies, Mike is deeply committed to supporting front-line public-safety professionals. He is passionate about reducing barriers to mental-health resources and education, and is dedicated to ensuring every PSP has ongoing access to the care and support they deserve.