Leah M. Forney, widely known as “The Culture Doctor,” is an award-winning cultural strategist, speaker, researcher, and nationally recognized voice in culturally responsive and survivor-centered approaches to gender-based violence, trauma-informed care, and public health.

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For over a decade, Leah has trained, spoken, and consulted with organizations, universities, coalitions, and media outlets across the country bringing a powerful blend of lived experience, professional expertise, and culturally grounded insight to every stage she steps on.

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Her work helps audiences:
• understand cultural sensitivity through a trauma-informed lens
• build empathy toward marginalized survivors
• strengthen leadership and prevention practices
• expand their capacity to serve diverse communities
• move from performative awareness to real, responsive action

Whether she is delivering a keynote, participating in a panel, teaching a guest lecture, or speaking in media interviews, Leah brings clarity, depth, truth, and cultural resonance.

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Leah is available for:

• Keynote Speaking

• Panels & Fireside Conversations

• Podcast & Media Interviews

• Guest Lectures (Colleges & Universities)

• Conference Workshops

• Survivor-Centered Awareness Events

• Public Health & GBV Summits

• Equity, Culture, & Community Talks

Signature Topics Include:

• Culturally Responsive Approaches to Gender-Based Violence

• Survivor-Centered Healing & Leadership

• The Intersection of Race, Trauma, and Public Health

• Community Engagement & Empathy-Driven Practice

• Leadership Development for Survivor-Serving Professionals

• Cultural Sensitivity in Advocacy & Prevention

• Storytelling, Visibility & Thought Leadership

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Why Organizations Book Leah

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• A powerful, compelling speaker with depth and clarity

• A survivor, researcher, and professional with lived credibility

• Culturally responsive expertise that centers marginalized voices

• Experience with universities, nonprofits, coalitions, and national platforms

• Ability to transform complex topics into accessible, actionable insight

• A mission-driven presence rooted in healing, justice, and truth

 

                       Speaking fees vary depending on event type, length, location, and audience size.
                                              All booking inquiries are reviewed within 5–7 business days.

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