Lesli Foster is an American journalist and weeknight anchor for WUSA.
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Best Known For:The television program Impact
Breakthrough:Gained recognition as a weeknight anchor on Impact
10 Quick Facts About Lesli Foster
- Full Name: Lesli Foster
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program Impact
- Current Role: Weeknight anchor
- Current Employer: WUSA
- Place of Birth: Michigan
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Steve
- Children: Piper
Lesli Foster Age
Lesli Foster's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended Howard University.
- Howard University
Career & Work
Lesli Foster's career includes news and reporting roles with WUSA9 and WBAL-TV, a television station.
Organization: WUSA9
Role: Weeknight Anchor
Period: 2001–Present
Details: Washington, DC · Anchors major evening broadcasts and leads the Special Assignment Unit's community-focused 'Impact' coverage.
Organization: WBAL-TV
Role: Reporter
Period: Prior to 2001
Details: Baltimore, MD
Organization: WEYI-TV
Role: Weekend Anchor and Reporter
Period: Early Career
Details: Flint, MI · Began her broadcast news career at this NBC affiliate in her native state.
Rise to Fame
Lesli Foster rose to prominence for her role on the television show WUSA9 Evening Broadcasts.
Notable Works
- TV Show: WUSA9 Evening Broadcasts (Weeknight Anchor, 2001-Present) — Mainstay regional television news block covering the metropolitan Washington, DC region
Notable Coverage
- September 11 Attacks - WUSA9 - 2001 - Actively covered the aftermath of the terrorist attacks live from Ground Zero locations
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Best News Anchor
- Edward R. Murrow Award — Stray Voltage: A Silent Danger
- Associated Press Award — Jeep Gas Tank Fires investigative series
Lesli Foster Family & Relationships
Lesli Foster is married to Steve. She has 1 child, Piper.
- Children:
- Piper
Lesser Known Facts
- Founded an annual charity network platform called 'Girlfriends Give Back' in 2012 to support local grassroots organizations.
- Featured prominently in the historical anthology book 'Women Journalists at Ground Zero' for her reporting on September 11th.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Lesli Foster
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Michigan
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Steve
- Children: Piper
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Steve (Spouse)
- Piper (Child)
