Lesli Foster biography
Lesli Foster is an award-winning American journalist who is currently the weekday anchor for the nightly broadcast of WUSA9 Monday through Friday. Foster is also part of the station’s Special Allocation Unit. She joined WUSA9 in 2001 and has since covered major events across the field.
Originally from Lansing Michigan, Foster attended and graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Foster is famous for his warmth and ability to share stories that impact the community.
She began her career as a weekend anchor and reporter for WEYI-TV affiliate NBC in Michigan. Before joining WUSA9, she worked as a reporter for WBAL-TV in Baltimore. While here, the City Paper of Baltimore named her Best TV News Personality.
Foster’s career has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations. She received an Emmy Award for Outstanding News Anchor in the Washington Market in 2012 and has been nominated for Best Anchor for three consecutive years since 2010.
In addition, she won more Emmys for reporting a series about the 40th anniversary of the March on Washington and the Jeep gas tank fires. Moving on to the Edward R. Murrow Awards, Foster received two Edward R. Murroe Awards for stories about the case that helped coin the term “carjacking” about the case of Dr. Pamela Basu.
Additionally, Foster won three Associated Press Awards for a series about Jeep Gas Tank Fires, a series about HIV/AIDS and “Down Low.” To sum it all up, Foster has received a total of 14 awards, 9 Emmys, 2 Edward R. Murrow and 3 Associated Press Awards.
Lesli Foster Age
How old is Foster? Foment It is 46 years from 2021. She was born December 22, 1975, in Lansing, Michigan, United States of America. Foster celebrates his birthday on December 22 of each year and his zodiac sign It is Capricorn. In addition, Foster holds a American nationality.
Lesli Foster’s Height
Foment is on average height of 5 feet 3 inches and is of moderate weight. Your exact weight and other body measurements are currently under review and will be updated soon.
Lesli Adoptive Family | Mother
Foment is the proud daughter of Gail Foster-Dorsey (mother). Her mother is one of the few African-American students at John Glenn High School, which was an all-white school in 1963. Foster says her mother is her greatest role model and inspirational educator.
Lesli Foster’s Husband
Foment is married to her loving and supportive husband, John Mathewson. John works for HSC. HSC is a not-for-profit program dedicated to helping individuals with health and social barriers due to chronic illness or disability. Foster and John have been married for 8 years as of 2022 and are the proud parents of an adorable daughter Jordan.
Lesli Foster Surgery
During the December 2021 vacation, Foment left her role at WUSA9 to receive surgery that was scheduled to take two weeks. She has several fractures in her left ankle that needed to be fixed and required a bone graft and time to heal. Furthermore, she lost her balance while trying to take a selfie of her adorable pup and fell, breaking her wrist.
This unexpected injury meant another surgery before his ankle surgery. Foster was due to return to the office in February 2022. Fortunately, the surgeries went well and she resumed her duties as planned and is currently in perfect condition.
Lesli Foster net worth
Foment have an estimate net worth of $5 million. His main source of income is his career as a journalist.
Lesli Foster Salary
Foment get an estimate annual salary from among $24,000 and $72,000.
