Introducing
Leah M. Forney
As The Culture Doctor, I disrupt outdated sexual violence response systems and rebuild them with a survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach. Organizations & institutions hire me for Real, Raw, & Relevant Results, equipping leaders to create safe, inclusive spaces where survivors receive support without judgment or bias."
Leah M. Forney | The Culture Doctor
Leah M. Forney is a powerhouse in sexual violence response & recovery, trauma-informed care, cultural sensitivity, and advocacy—driven by an unwavering commitment to empowering survivors and transforming communities. Organizations & institutions hire her when they want Real, Raw, & Relevant Results. Through a cultural sensitivity lens, she trains organizational leaders to create safe spaces where survivors receive guidance, validation, and next steps—free from judgment or unconscious bias.
As The Culture Doctor, Forney is the visionary behind the Cracking Culture Code System, an innovative framework that helps organizations bridge the gap between diversity, equity, and survivor-centered care. By addressing the cultural blind spots that impact policy, leadership, and survivor support, she ensures that workplaces and institutions are truly inclusive, trauma-informed, and culturally competent.
Soon to begin her doctorate in public health, Forney is pioneering the development of a culturally responsive screening tool that assesses sexual violence trauma before diagnosing reproductive health conditions like fibroids and endometriosis. Her research tackles critical health disparities for BIPOC women, paving the way for more inclusive, compassionate healthcare. As a soon-to-be licensed clinical professional counselor, she will specialize in trauma-informed therapy, helping survivors, especially those from marginalized communities—heal and reclaim their narratives.
A sought-after expert with 200+ media appearances on platforms like The National Desk, ABC 7, Authority Magazine, Elle Magazine, and Huffington Post UK, Forney is known for her candid insights, expert advocacy, and deep understanding of the intersections between trauma, cultural identity, and resilience.
Additionally, her Courage Couture Gala—Where Purpose Meets Elegance: A Celebration of Courage, Compassion, and Community merges fashion with activism, honoring survivors and fostering a vision for a world free from sexual violence. Her upcoming book, What Works for Susan Won’t Work for Tameka: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Sexual Violence Prevention, Response, & Recovery, is a game-changing resource for practitioners, educators, and communities, championing the need for tailored, culturally sensitive survivor support.
Through her Cracking Culture Code System, advocacy, and trauma-informed training, Forney equips organizations & institutions with the tools to foster empathy, inclusivity, and structural transformation. Her work is more than advocacy—it’s a movement. She is redefining resilience and transforming lives—one conversation, one community, and one courageous step at a time.