Within two days of the published February 29th Oregonian article, a female Assistant Manager and former direct report reached out to me via Linked in with her message below.

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“Hey Heather,

I just wanted to send you a thank you for standing up for us even when you’re not with the company anymore. I thank you and commend you for your bravery and for highlighting an unfortunate and ugly truth.

Again, thank you. I know you did the most for us that you possibly could to protect us and truly that was appreciated.”

(Identity withheld for protection.)