Purpose, Safety & Leading Through Adversity — with Jill Lemond

In this episode of The Bold Women Backstory, Jolene Levin sits down with Jill Lemond, Vice President of Education at Evolv Technology, for a powerful conversation about education, empathy, resilience, and creating safer school communities.Jill shares her journey from teaching English language learners and leading innovation initiatives in public education to becoming a nationally recognized voice in school safety and security.Following a tragic school shooting in her district, Jill found a renewed sense of purpose—helping schools navigate the complex challenges of safety while ensuring students continue to feel supported, connected, and able to learn.In this conversation, we explore:The importance of empathy in educationWhat it means to create a culture of safetyWhy relationships matter more than technology aloneLessons learned through leadership and adversityBalancing motherhood, purpose, and professional growthJill’s message is clear: safer schools are built through trust, relationships, and a shared commitment to protecting and supporting every student.