Our Team

Meet Our Leadership Team

BSWAC Leadership team have extensive experience in the criminal justice, corporate and creative sectors and are passionate about making meaningful change in the criminal justice system, and fostering long lasting community connections.

Associate Professor Marietta Martinovic

Executive Director

Associate Professor Marietta Martinovic

Executive Director

Marietta is an Associate Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies at RMIT University. She has a PhD in Social Studies from RMIT University where she conducted extensive research in the area of electronic monitoring. Marietta has taught in various criminology subjects throughout her career and brought the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program into Australia in 2015. She is an expert in electronic monitoring, education in prisons and the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program.

Audrey Foley

Associate Director (Corporate Affairs and Membership)

Audrey Foley

Associate Director (Corporate Affairs and Membership)

Audrey is a Criminology and Psychology graduate with an Honours in Criminal Justice. Audrey has been involved in the Inside Out program and Think Tank since its inception as a participant and a co-facilitator. Audrey has extensive experience providing case management support to people who have had contact with the justice system, both within a custodial setting and post-release. Audrey is interested in the role that human-centred design and lived experience can play in redesigning the justice system to be more effective.

Kate Kennedy

Associate Director (Research and Publications)

Kate Kennedy

Associate Director (Research and Publications)

Kate has a firm belief that all justice stakeholders have common goals and can achieve mutually beneficial outcomes through dialogue and collaboration. Since obtaining the Inside-Out Facilitator qualification from Temple University, Philadelphia, she has assisted Dr Marietta Martinovic with teaching in custody as well as the prison-based think tanks at multiple prisons across Victoria. Her unending dedication for this work is fueled by the phenomenal people she encounters from all walks of life, and witnessing the innovative solutions that have been successfully implemented through co-designing correctional policies and practices with people who have lived experience of the justice system.

Pattie Phillips

Associate Director (Administration and Business Support)

Pattie Phillips

Associate Director (Administration and Business Support)

Pattie is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of New England. Pattie has extensive experience in the criminal justice and business sectors. She has been involved in the Inside Out and Think Tank programs since 2017 and is a passionate advocate for educating people in prison and creating clear employment pathways for them to regain financial independence. Pattie wants to see people succeed, especially those that are not often given a second chance.

Paul Judd

Associate Director (Advocacy and Support)

Paul Judd

Associate Director (Advocacy and Support)

Paul is dedicated to positively advocating for and supporting individuals entangled in the criminal justice system. His journey commenced with the completion of the Inside Out Program in 2018, a transformative experience that directed his attention to the challenges people encounter with housing and community support. With a solid background in the senior commercial sector, Paul is passionate about contributing to positive initiatives, progress, and reform within the criminal justice system.

Scarlet Rosa

Associate Director (Art and Innovation)

Scarlet Rosa

Associate Director (Art and Innovation)

Scarlet Rosa is a PhD candidate at RMIT University, and has been part of the Inside Out program and the Prison-based and Community Think Tanks since 2019. Scarlet’s research interests relate to justice issues and LGBTQI+ rights. She is passionate about centring lived experiences, and challenging heteronormative and cisnormative biases that are prevalent in our societal systems and structures. Scarlet’s work is influenced by the arts, and how we can share our stories and connect with others through various mediums that expand our written and verbal words.

"The information from the Think Tank members throughout the state has been invaluable to our work and we are extremely grateful for their openness and willingness to share their experiences with us."
Department of Justice and Community Safety

Meet Our Members

The Beyond the Stone Walls Advisory Collective hosts a unique collection of experience in and around the criminal justice system. Comprised of those with firsthand experiences of incarceration, justice practitioners, researchers, university students and alumni, BSWAC works collaboratively with a broad range of partners to generate transformative and creative solutions to complex problems. We bring diverse understandings and perspectives to our engagement, and have been key drivers across a range of influential changes to criminal justice policy and process.

To enquire about engaging with us email info@bswac.com.au

Courtney

Courtney

I’ve been proudly connected to BSWAC since January 2023. The Inside Out Prison Exchange Program ignited my passion for supporting post-release prisoners and I am currently pursuing an honours in psychology, aspiring to become a forensic psychologist. One of my primary areas of interest in the justice system is the impact of neurodivergence on incarceration rates and prison experiences. I aim to contribute to more informed and compassionate approaches to justice through my work and studies, but when I’m not immersed in this you can find me indulging in my love for diamond art and cosy gaming.

Daniel V

Daniel V

After being denied access to higher education while in prison, I later enrolled in university and experienced firsthand the transformative power of education after incarceration. This journey sparked a deep passion for advocating greater access to education within prisons. I’m currently studying law, with particular interests in Human Rights, Administrative Law, and Public Policy. I thrive on challenges—the bigger the obstacle, the stronger my motivation to overcome it.

Emily B

Emily B

I’m deeply committed to amplifying the voices of people in prison and challenging the systems that contribute to cycles of incarceration and homelessness. My work is grounded in empathy, lived experience, and a belief in the power of community and storytelling to drive change. I’m especially passionate about creating spaces where people feel safe, heard, and supported. Outside of work and study, I enjoy pottering in the garden, doing laps at the pool, and soaking up the sunshine with my dog and our friends.

Gabriella

Gabriella

I am a PhD candidate in Criminology at the University of Melbourne. I have worked and volunteered in campaign and advocacy spaces for currently and formerly incarcerated people since 2017. I am an anti-carceral feminist criminologist - my research focuses on women’s experiences of prison and the challenges faced by support workers in punitive criminal-legal systems. When I’m not thinking about prisons, I enjoy listening to ‘80s music, going to the beach, supporting the Fremantle Dockers, and watching bad movies with friends.

Jemma

Jemma

Through completing my undergraduate degree in Criminology and Psychology, I became invested in understanding how Australian criminal justice systems affects peoples’ mental health, and how mental health can be better supported to reduce recidivism. I am passionate about advocating for systemic and structural changes that improve our community’s ability to access and receive mental health support. When it’s time to switch off, I enjoy reading history books, experimenting with new ways to cook tofu, and gardening.

Jess

Jess

I completed the Inside Out Prison Exchange Program in 2017, and I have been a BSWAC member since 2023. I have a background in supporting children and young people with complex trauma backgrounds, victim-survivors, and schools responding to crises, but have recently transitioned into policy reform after completing my Masters of Social Work. I am a self-described anti-carceral feminist, passionate about equity of access to education and reducing the criminalisation of young people in out-of-home care which heavily informs my work. Outside of work, you might catch me down at the dog park, enjoying a game of 5-a-side or trying out a new recipe.

Kayleen

Kayleen

I completed the inside out program in 2019 when I was incarcerated at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre and have recently completed another inside out program with Arcadia University Philadelphia alongside participants from all walks of life and from different parts of the world. Both courses I found to be extremely interesting. I am involved in groups whose goals are improving the justice system for those who are incarcerated and am also on lived experience panels with BSWAC, Prison Network and ACS0; all of which work to improve and help those involved with the correction system. When I am relaxing, I am either spending time with my family and friends - especially my grandchildren - or completing art works which I find helps give me peace of mind.

Kiki

Kiki

I was incarcerated during the Covid Lockdown where there was limited education, programs, medical and family interaction being offered. I have been engaged with Inside Out Prison Exchange Program, prison-based Think Tanks and BSWAC for nearly five years. I had been on several lived-experience panels including with Corrections Victoria. I choose to advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves.

Prison has taught me that family support and education is the path to reducing recidivism. It is now my passion in finding better ways to improve the circumstances of people in custody through the skills, critical thinking and qualifications I have received. In my spare time I love taking drives visiting places in Victoria for their food. Give me a good platter of cheese, chocolate and ice cream and I am happy!

Mark

Mark

Education is the path to reducing recidivism, and it is also my passion. I am active in finding better ways to improve the circumstances of people in custody through the skills, critical thinking and qualifications received through appropriate education. Health and wellness is also an area where I find myself influencing those around me, and I look forward to my daily runs or weight sessions.

Nicolette

Nicolette

I have a diverse range of interests within the Criminal Justice System, including the neuropsychology of individuals, psychology of cults and the dynamics of white-collar and transnational corporate behaviours. I am currently pursuing my PHD, with a research focus on the impact of Vipassana meditation on individuals involved in the justice system. I’m also the host of the monthly BSWAC podcast. In my spare time I love to broaden my life experience through travel, art and music.

Steph

Steph

I have been engaged with Inside Out Prison Exchange Program, prison-based Think Tanks and BSWAC for nearly a decade and although at times change is slow, I have seen some significant shifts with the criminal justice system and this makes it all worthwhile. I luckily discovered Inside Out while incarcerated. It woke up my sleeping brain with a realisation I was capable of further study. I have a medical background and was shocked to discover the health care system in prison, and how unwell people are treated at times. So, I went on to study a Postgraduate in Health Promotion and ultimately wish to improve the health and treatment of people in prison. I am on several lived experience panels and advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves. When I am not driving for changes, I like to walk, spend time with my family, explore Melbourne, cook, laugh and catch up with friends.

Tjala

Tjala

Towards the end of my undergraduate studies in Psychology and Criminology, I found myself drawn to understanding the prison experience and exploring supportive measures that promote positive reintegration into the community after release. BSWAC is a wonderful community to be part of, and I’m currently involved in the Beyond the Stone Walls podcast and help out with organising events. Outside of this, I love picking up a new crafty hobby each week, ideally one I can enjoy while curled up on the couch or sitting in the sun.

Our Team

Meet Our Leadership Team

Associate Professor Marietta Martinovic

Audrey Foley

Kate Kennedy

Pattie Phillips

Paul Judd

Scarlet Rosa

Meet Our Members

Courtney

Daniel V

Emily B

Gabriella

Jemma

Jess

Kayleen

Kiki

Mark

Nicolette

Steph

Tjala

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