From Survivor To Survivor
Leah M. Forney, widely known as The Culture Doctor, is a cultural strategist and trauma-informed educator committed to transforming how institutions show up for survivors of sexual violence, particularly those from communities of color.
As the founder and CEO of Purposely Faithfull LLC, Leah equips organizations and institutions with culturally responsive, trauma-informed, survivor-centered strategies that move beyond performative allyship and into meaningful, lasting change. Her approach is rooted in lived experience, professional expertise, and an unwavering commitment to justice, healing, and equity.
A proud Black woman and survivor, Leah unapologetically centers the voices, traditions, and truths of those often left out of the conversation. Whether leading trainings, consulting leadership teams, or holding space for courageous dialogue, she challenges systems to reimagine what safety, advocacy, and healing truly look like.
With over 200 media appearances including Elle Magazine, HuffPost UK, ABC 7, Authority Magazine, and The National Desk, Leah is a powerful voice at the intersection of cultural identity, sexual trauma, and systemic change.
Leah is the author of What Works for Susan Won’t Work for Tameka: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Sexual Violence Prevention and Response, where she challenges the one-size-fits-all model and calls for strategies that truly honor every survivor's journey.
Leah isn’t just teaching cultural responsiveness, she’s living it. And she’s reminding the world that trauma-informed care without culture is incomplete.
Email Leah: info@leahmforney.com