Lesli Foster Biography
Lesli Foster is an American Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, and Multimedia Journalist working for WUSA serving as a weeknight anchor for WUSA9 evening broadcasts Monday through Friday. She has been working for the station since 2001 after working for WBAL in Baltimore as a reporter.
Lesli Foster Age
Foster likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 30s judging from her appearance.
Lesli Foster Height
Foster stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Lesli Foster Family
Foster was raised in Detroit by her mother, Gail Foster-Dorsey. Gail made history as one of the two African-American women who integrated John Glenn High School in Westland, Michigan, in 1963. Due to segregation, Gail wasn’t permitted to ride the bus with white students and had to walk two miles to and from school every day. Despite facing disbelief and skepticism from peers and even teachers, she persevered. Details regarding whether Foster has siblings are currently unknown, but any updates on this information will be provided when available.
Lesli Foster Husband
Foster is happily married to her loving husband whom they exchanged vows on September 4, 2004. The pair has a daughter named Jordan. We will update the information once it’s available.
Lesli Foster’s Net Worth
Foster has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a Journalist.
Lesli Foster Salary
Foster earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Lesli Foster Education
Foster pursued her higher education at Howard University following her completion of high school. Upon finishing her studies, she graduated and obtained a Bachelor’s degree.
Lesli Foster Career
Foster holds the position of weeknight anchor for WUSA9 evening broadcasts, airing Monday through Friday. She has been with the station since 2001, amassing over two decades of service. Before joining WUSA, Foster worked as a reporter for WBAL in Baltimore. In addition to her anchoring duties, Foster is an integral member of WUSA9’s Special Assignment Unit, where she spearheads the “Impact” broadcast focusing on addressing community issues.
Throughout her tenure at WUSA, she has covered significant events across the region. Renowned for her ability to deliver impactful stories with warmth, Foster has conducted interviews with a wide array of individuals, ranging from national and international figures to local luminaries. However, she particularly enjoys spotlighting ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary feats.
Foster’s work has garnered her numerous accolades, including Emmy, Edward R. Murrow, and Associated Press Awards. Notably, she received an Emmy for Best News Anchor in the Washington, DC market in 2012 and has received nominations for Best Anchor consistently since 2010. Her reporting on significant topics such as the 40th anniversary of the March on Washington and Jeep Gas Tank Fires has earned her multiple Emmy awards. She has also received Edward R. Murrow Awards for her coverage of cases such as Dr. Pamela Basu’s and stories like “Stray Voltage: A Silent Danger.”
Furthermore, Foster has been honored with multiple Associated Press Awards for her investigative series on topics including Jeep Gas Tank Fires, HIV/AIDS, Gabby Douglas’s impact on social issues, and the “Down Low.” Recognized for her contributions to journalism, Foster was featured in the book “Women Journalists,” which recounts the experiences of 24 women broadcasters who reported on September 11th. She was also named Best TV News Personality by Baltimore’s City Paper during her time there.
Foster’s journalism career began in Michigan, where she worked as a weekend anchor and reporter for an NBC affiliate outside of Flint, WEYI. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and actively supports various charitable causes across the metropolitan Washington, DC area. In 2012, she initiated the “Girlfriends Give Back” event, which raises funds annually for influential small charities in the region. Outside of her professional endeavors, Foster cherishes her roles as a mother and wife, embracing quality time with her family during her leisure moments.
Lesli Foster WUSA
Foster is working at WUSA alongside other famous WUSA meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Matthew Torres
- Delia Goncalves
- Abby Llorico
- Topper Shutt
- Sharla McBride
- Kaitlyn McGrath
- Michelle Logan
- Allison Seymour
- Jess Arnold
- Miri Marshall
Lesli Foster Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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