AUTHOR

SPEAKER

CONSULTANT

Shan Foster, Co-Founder and CEO of Fostering Healthy Solutions, LLC, is a renowned ​leader addressing diversity issues. As a visionary in entertainment, finance, technology, ​media, environment, and law enforcement, Foster cultivates healthy solutions through ​education and execution. He authored "What Hurt Didn't Hinder," a compelling story of ​perseverance and embracing diversity. Serving as Executive Director of the nationally ​recognized program AMEND Together, Foster engages men and boys to end violence ​against women. His leadership expanded the program across several states. A gifted ​public speaker and facilitator, he explores race, gender, and identity intersections, ​captivating audiences from corporations to sports programs. Foster's accolades include ​basketball achievements at Vanderbilt University, induction into halls of fame, and ​esteemed recognition in his influential work. His commitment to diversity continues to ​inspire and drive positive change.



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KEYNOTES

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

7 STEPS TO RESET CORPORATE ​CUL​TURE

DI​VERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION

SIGNATURE MESSAGE ​TOPICS:

Cultivating a Culture of Belonging: ​Strategies for Measurable Results

BE​LONGING

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: REAL MEN ​RE​SPECT WOMEN

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION

RISING TOGETHER: EMPOWERING ​LEADERS, UNITING TEAMS, AND ​TRIUMP OVER ADVERSITY

LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK

HOW IT STARTED...

Shan Foster is the All-Time ​Leading Scorer in Vanderbilt Men’s ​Basketball History where his ​jersey i​s retired.

Vander​bilt University, #32

In 2007, Shan Foster played for ​the USA Team in Rio De Jainero, ​Brasil for the Pan American ​Games. ​

USA Team, #10

In 2008, Shan Foster was drafted ​to the NBA by the Dallas ​Mavericks. He also played in Italy, ​Belgium, and Turkey.

Dallas Mavericks, #33

HOW IT’S GOING...

Shan serves as the Executive ​Director of AMEND Together at ​YWCA Nashville & Middle ​Tennessee. The initiative engages ​men and boys to end violence ​against women and girls, with Shan ​actively recruiting, educating, and ​equipping advocates for violence ​prevention and cultural change.

As the author of "What Hurt Didn’t ​Hinder," Shan shares a compelling ​story of perseverance, illustrating ​the possibilities of reconstructing ​masculinity, embracing diversity, ​and uplifting everyone in the ​process.


As the Co-Founder and CEO of Fos​tering Healthy Solutions, LLC, h​e spearheads initiatives that tackle​ diversity challenges through educat​ion, training, and execution. Shan's​ multifaceted experience spans ​various sectors, including hospit​ality, banking, tech, constr​uction, education, and more. ​

achievements...

Shan’s clients ​are saying:

“It's evident from the feedback that​ Shan's presentations resonate strongly​ with audiences, significantly influencing​ their perspective and approach towards​ leadership, inclusion, and belonging. The​ comments highlight Shan's ability to​ simplify complex topics, making them​ relatable, actionable, and impactful. His​ unique blend of authenticity,​ engagement, and practicality makes him​ an invaluable resource for organizations​ seeking positive and meaningful change.​”

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Mailing Address

1608 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215

Email Address

r​equest@shanfoster.com