Don McPherson Joins USNC Board

Since retiring from pro football in 1994, Donald has conducted workshops and lectures on more than 200 college campuses, community organizations and national sports and violence prevention organizations. His programs and lectures have reached more than 1 million people.

Donald has twice testified before the United States Congress and has worked closely with the U.S. Departments of Education and Defense and the Pentagon on issues of sexual violence in education and the military. He has provided commentary on numerous news programs, was featured in O Magazine and appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show.
He currently provides regular expert analysis on XM Satellite Radio and is a studio analyst for Sportsnet New York’s coverage of Big East Football. Donald is a principal of G9 Turf, Inc., a synthetic turf company launched September 1, 2009.
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“Don McPherson is committed to helping women and doing it in a way that invites new ideas and audiences,” explains USNC for UN Women Board President Maggie Forster Schmitz.  “Being part of the sports community means that he access to institutions where violence against women not only regularly occurs but is shrouded in silence.”

“He’s a powerful speaker and women’s advocate,” agrees Neale Godfrey, USNC for UN Women Board Member. 
For more than 20 years, Don McPherson has harnessed his success in sports to communicate his philanthropic vision. Whether he’s testifying before Congress, appearing on the Oprah Winfrey show, or speaking to a riveted college campus audience, McPherson’s message of positive change has already reached millions.


USNC for UN Women is proud to welcome Donald McPherson to the Board of Directors.