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The Thumbprint Lab 

Where Social Justice Orgs Strengthen How Their teams learn, grow & develop. 

                                                        Every organization has a thumbprint. 

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  Even when missions overlap whether it's housing, mental health, gender-based violence, youth services or community health, the way an organization services its community is unique. 

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  But many organizations don't build their learning and professional development systems around their uniqueness. Instead, they rely on outdated trainings, recycled curriculum, or one-off workshops that never fully translate into impact and practice. 

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                                                       The Thumbprint Lab exists to change that. 

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  Inside the lab, I partner with mission-driven organizations to strengthen the systems that shape how staff learn, grow, and show up in the work so that the impact of your organization is reflected in the way your team actually operates. 

                                                           Who is The Thumbprint Lab For?

The Thumbprint Lab is designed for social justice organizations & institutions that want to strengthen their internal learning culture. 

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This includes organizations working in areas such as: 

  • Gender-based violence

  • Housing & Community Development

  • Community Mental Health

  • Substance use and recovery services

  • Youth & Family Services

  • Re-entry programs 

 

These organizations often have strong missions and passionate teams but their learning infrastructure hasn't kept pace with the evolving nature of the work. 

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   What We Strengthen Inside The Lab: 

​The Thumbprint Lab focuses on strengthening the internal learning systems that support your team and your mission. 

​This work often includes: 

  • Modernizing outdated training & curriculum

  • Aligning staff development with your mission & values

  • Strengthening professional development pathways for staff

  • Building culturally responsive training materials 

  • Creating internal learning tools that staff can actually use & apply 

 

Ready to Explore The Lab?

If your organization is thinking about how to strengthen its internal learning culture, professional development, or training systems, The Thumbprint Lab offers a place to start. 

©2025-2026 by Leah M. Forney is a passionate advocate, dedicated consultant, and influential speaker specializing in sexual health and assault prevention education within marginalized communities. All rights reserved.

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