Cheryl Foster
Cheryl Foster... wife, mother of a former standout UCLA and NFL running back DeShaun and NCAA Division I basketball player Chanel. Cheryl is a community leader and entrepreneur. Her commitments to advocacy for athletes and their families began over 30 years ago when her children participated in little league sports. Since this time, Mrs. Foster has utilized her leadership, program development, marketing, philanthropic, and public speaking talents to assist diverse populations at the community, education, and professional sports levels. Cheryl is one of the founders of The John Wooten Award, BOSS (Business Of Sports Summit) and is actively involved with communities across the United States through the Foster Foundation, The Legacy Leadership Program, Re-Direction and other organizations.
Through the Foster Foundation Cheryl advances educational opportunities by providing scholarships and resources for youth in underserved communities, she hosts football camps for special needs children and as a member of the Legacy Leadership Project executive team, Cheryl helps Pro Football Hall Of Fame members develop one-to-one mentoring relationships with high school football players to help student athletes make positive life choices. Through her Sports Mom Parenting Boot Camp, Cheryl continues to educate with workshops and events for incoming NFL players, parents and guardians of professional football players, and student athletes. Alongside her demanding career, Cheryl serves as Co-Director of the NABFEME Los Angeles Network while leading campaigns and marketing initiatives to advance our mission in Orange County, CA.
