MERCY TOLENTINO STEENWYK

Mercy Tolentino Steenwyk is an inspiration and leader in her field and greater community. She started ForensisGroup over 30 years ago and entered a field where immigrant women of color were scarcely seen. Hailing from a small provincial town in the Philippines and a social activist grooming from the University of the Philippines, Steenwyk arrived in the US determined to make the most of the opportunity. Despite facing overt and covert sexism and racism, Steenwyk stayed true to her mission and vision of life and soon identified a need in the community and ForensisGroup was born.

Steenwyk set out to help move the world forward by connecting people to help solve problems. Testimony from her expert witnesses has helped keep oil out of oceans, dangerous chemicals out of food, and has led to safer skyscrapers. What is perhaps most inspiring is how her innovative leadership style is purpose-driven.