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She has worked with NATO, the Pentagon (DoD), Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, financial firms, technology... [Read More](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-melissa-agnes) [![Image of individuals helping each other climb up a mountain during a sunrise.](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image-Aug-03-2023-04-11-51-8270-PM.png?width=1350&height=666&name=MicrosoftTeams-image-Aug-03-2023-04-11-51-8270-PM.png)](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-sheldon-kennedy) #### [Meet Sheldon Kennedy](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/meet-sheldon-kennedy) ![Picture of Author](https://engage.wsps.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Trusted%20Leader%20BLOG/Author%20Pencil.png?width=30&name=Author%20Pencil.png) [Author](https://engage.wsps.ca/trusted-leader/author/admin): January 18, 2023 Ex-NHL player and co-founder of Respect Group, Sheldon Kennedy, has made it his mission for the past 25+ years to learn, understand, and further help... 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