Destiny C. Fordham is an executive strategist, organizational consultant, and public speaker specializing in inclusive leadership, cultural transformation, and equity-centered learning design. Destiny holds a Master's in Law, Justice, and Culture and Bachelors in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Ohio University. 

A trailblazer in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space, Destiny joined the Center for Employment Opportunities in 2018 and was later promoted to the newly established DEI initiatives team in 2020. In this role, she developed an internal training pipeline, advised organizational communications strategy, and expanded employee resource group programming, helping to strengthen both organizational culture and employee engagement. Her approach bridges institutional strategy with data-driven insights, designing training programs, facilitating critical conversations, and building coalitions that produce lasting cultural change. In 2025, Destiny transitioned out of her role at the Center for Employment Opportunities and launched the SOULABOR Summit, a conference that empowers individuals across industries to unlock their leadership potential, challenge societal narratives, and reimagine how we connect, lead, and thrive together.

Destiny's influence extends to the national stage. A 2022 TEDx speaker, her talk "Why We Should Promote Belonging in the Workplace" examined the direct link between inclusive culture and organizational performance. She is a recipient of the Bank of America Emerging Leadership Award (2019) and serves as a board member of Unity House, LLC, championing initiatives that expand opportunity for underserved communities.