Jan Field NZEA, BIE, AIE, is a highly experienced leader in mortuary science with over 46 years in the profession and is recognised as one of Australia’s pioneering female embalmers. She has extensive expertise in human anatomy, post-mortem care, and forensic preparation, and has contributed significantly to international disaster response efforts over the past 28 years, operating in complex and high-pressure environments with technical precision and professional integrity.
Her career is defined by a strong commitment to dignity, ethical practice, and compassionate care for the deceased and their families, alongside a long-standing focus on mentoring future professionals in the field. As Project Director for Austrasia and Southeast Asia at Virtual Autopsy Global, she leads Business Development and the regional development and implementation of Virtual Autopsy capabilities, supporting mass fatality response initiatives and advancing non-invasive, culturally sensitive approaches to modern forensic investigation across the region.