About Leah M. Forney, The Culture Doctor

  Leah M. Forney is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant specializing in cultural sensitivity and      sexual violence. Her work challenges institutions to examine how culture, power, and systems shape survivor      experiences particularly for survivors of color.

 

  Available for:

• Keynote speaking

• Workshops & facilitated conversations

• Guest lectures (college & university settings)

• Panel discussions & fireside chats

• Author talks & moderated discussions

• Interviews & select media appearances

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Institutions book me when:

• They want culturally grounded conversations about sexual violence

• Their audience needs challenge, context, and clarity not surface-level content

• They are working with survivors of color and want to avoid harm

• They are ready for conversations that move beyond compliance

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Signature Topics Include:

• Culturally responsive sexual violence prevention and response

• Anti-Blackness, racialized harm, and institutional failure

• Sexual violence in athletic spaces: risk, culture, and harm

• Criminalized survivors and systemic harm

• Culture, power, and accountability in survivor-serving systems

Note: Custom topics and tailored engagements are available.

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Signature Keynote Packages

These packages are designed for institutions seeking both immediate impact and sustained implementation beyond a single event.

• Tier 1: The Conversation ($15K): Signature Keynote: What Works For Susan Won't Work For Tameka: How Your White-Centered & Anti-Blackness Frameworks Harm Survivors of Color + 50 Copies of her book 

• Tier 2:  The Implementation ($20K) Signature Keynote + 100 Copies of her book & 1 Year Culture Academy License.

• Tier 3:  The Partnership ($27.5K) Signature  Keynote + 150 Copies of her book & 2 Year Culture Academy License.​

Speaking Fees & Logistics

Speaking fees vary based on engagement type, audience size, and scope. Virtual and in-person engagements are available. Travel and accommodation requirements will be discussed during the inquiry process.