In a sobering session at the ECEC 2023, whistleblower Alison McDermott spoke to Katy Diggory about the horrendous abuse and litigation she faced after speaking up about serious systemic issues at the Sellafield Ltd nuclear site. After being ripped apart by the courts and risking her social standing and career, Alison still spoke up to protect current and future employees. We are blown away by her bravery and resolute commitment to ethical values! She also shared what changes organizations need to put in place to protect whistleblowers: among them, a confidential way for people to report cases of wrongdoing in their workplaces.