Sheena Hemens
Sheena Hemens is a resilient mother and public speaker who has turned her profound grief after the loss of her daughter, Lauren, into a mission to advocate for bereavement leave reform in New Zealand. After facing significant personal and professional challenges, including the closure of her restaurant and the loss of her beloved dog, Sheena has dedicated herself to helping others navigate grief and resilience, launching a petition to increase bereavement leave from three to ten days for the families of deceased loved ones.
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Sheena has launched a petition calling for New Zealand’s bereavement leave to be increased from three days to 10 when immediate family members die.
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