Emergence. Leading from the Field — Episode 12: "Frontline Leadership"

In this episode of Emergence: Leading from the Field, Artemis welcomes Jennifer Grinter—lawyer, academic, and former police inspector who served 25 years with Victoria Police. Jen’s career journey spans roles as prosecutor, station commander, and intelligence practitioner, all while completing her law degree during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beyond her professional achievements, Jen shares her lived experiences as a mother, survivor of family violence and workplace assault, and advocate for trauma-informed justice. She opens up about the realities of frontline leadership, the toll of poor workplace culture, and the path to recovery through vulnerability, integrity, and mental health support.

Now teaching law students and volunteering as a community lawyer, Jen’s story is one of resilience, courage, and a commitment to creating safer, fairer systems for all.

Jen is based in Melbourne Australia and you can connect with her via LinkedIn

To connect with our host, visit www.artemisevangelidi.com