In 2016, while working with the United Nations, founder and CEO Melinda Mancebo received a discreet request from a foreign embassy: investigate the case of two prisoners claiming innocence. After inspecting the local forensic lab, she was alarmed to find substandard practices producing unreliable evidence that were accepted by the justice system without question. That moment exposed how both missing and flawed forensic science can shatter human lives. 

Witnessing similar systemic shortcomings across other countries, Melinda resigned from the UN to build a dependable, just future and founded EquiForensics to advance forensic justice beyond political and administrative limits. 

Driven by Science, Anchored in Evidence to Deliver Justice 

Our motivation at EquiForensics is simple: no innocent person should suffer because forensic evidence is faulty, misinterpreted or missing. 

Operating out of Vienna, a global hub for diplomacy and human rights, EquiForensics bridges the gap between forensic science and the legal system. Through our expert matching platform, scalable educational programs, and hands-on trainer kits, we empower legal professionals, support communities, and ensure evidence-based justice worldwide. 

Multi-Disciplinary Leadership: Backed by over 25 years of international forensic expertise, our team combines skills in marketing, research, and product development to leverage rigorous scientific, business, and technical knowledge. 

Systemic Impact: Grounded in strict scientific neutrality, pedagogical excellence, and an unwavering commitment to preventing wrongful convictions through sustainable education and expert access.