Episode 12: How To Be A Whistleblower - Amanda Hitt
In this episode, Brian speaks to Amanda about the process of whistleblowing (when a worker raises concern about wrongdoing in the workplace). During this conversation, you’ll learn about what kind of issues warrant blowing the whistle for, what steps to take if you’ve witnessed something inappropriate/illegal, the pros and cons of doing so, and how to protect yourself along the way.
About the guest:
Amanda Hitt is the founder and director of the Food Integrity Campaign of the Government Accountability Project – a Washington, DC, based nonprofit dedicated to whistleblower advocacy and protection. Amanda has worked to protect and empower food system whistleblowers for over a decade. Her clients have included high-profile litigants in both public and private sectors who have sought her expertise in exposing wrongdoing and threats to public health. In addition to providing legal assistance, Amanda advocates on behalf of her clients to bring about systemic reforms in industrial agriculture.
