Cheryl Saban facts for kids

Cheryl Saban (born April 30, 1951) is an American psychologist, author, and helper of others. She has written many books for kids and adults. She also worked as a Senior Advisor for the United States Mission to the United Nations.

About Cheryl Saban's Early Life and School

Cheryl Saban was born as Cheryl Lyn Flor on April 30, 1951. Her hometown is San Diego, California. Her dad worked for the local phone company.

As a young person, Cheryl had many different jobs. She worked taking phone calls and served food at a barbecue restaurant. She also spent summers as a lifeguard at a Navy training center.

Cheryl went to San Diego State University. Later, in 2005, she earned a special degree called a doctorate in psychology from California Coast University. This means she studied how people think and feel.

Cheryl Saban's Career Journey

Cheryl Saban started her career as a model in 1973 in San Francisco, California. She then moved to Los Angeles in 1975 to continue modeling. In 1978, she recorded her first music album.

In 1986, Cheryl began working as an assistant for Haim Saban. He was a successful businessman who later became her husband. Cheryl also wrote for television shows. She wrote 19 episodes of the popular show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

Besides TV, Cheryl has written many books. These include four books for children, a thrilling novel, and several self-help books. These books help people learn about themselves and improve their lives.

In September 2012, President Barack Obama chose Cheryl Saban for an important role. She became a Senior Advisor to the United States Mission to the United Nations. This means she helped represent the U.S. at the United Nations.

Cheryl Saban's Philanthropy and Helping Others

Cheryl Saban is the president of the Saban Family Foundation. This foundation is a group that gives money to help people. Cheryl and her husband, Haim Saban, donate a lot through this foundation.

Their foundation mainly helps children, supports education, and improves women's health. In 2009, Cheryl started her own foundation. It's called the Cheryl Saban Self-Worth Foundation for Women & Girls. She gave $10 million to start it. This foundation helps women in the U.S. and Israel by providing small loans to start businesses.

Cheryl is also on the board of directors for the Clinton Foundation. This is another organization that works to improve lives around the world. In 2014, she received an honorary doctorate from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel. As of May 2018, Cheryl and her husband were helping to build a museum in Los Angeles.

The Saban Community Clinic

The Los Angeles Free Clinic first opened in 1968. It was a place where people could get medical help for free. It is the longest-running free clinic in the United States.

When Cheryl Saban was younger and had money troubles, she was a patient at this clinic. Years later, she and her husband donated $10 million to the clinic. Because of their generous gift, the clinic was renamed the Saban Free Clinic in 2008. Today, it is known as the Saban Community Clinic. It has locations in Beverly Hills, Rampart Village, Hollywood, Melrose, and Blessed Sacrament.

Cheryl Saban's Family Life

Cheryl Saban has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Ray Lenhart when she was 20. They had two daughters, Tifanie Lenhart Chaney and Heidi Lenhart Stills, who is an actress. They later divorced.

She then married and divorced Bobby Ocean, a music producer.

In 1987, Cheryl married her third husband, Haim Saban. He is a very successful businessman. Cheryl couldn't have children naturally, so they had two children with the help of a surrogate. Their son is named Ness and their daughter is Tanya. Ness was one of the first babies born this way in the world.

Cheryl is a Christian, but she agreed to raise her children in the Jewish faith, which is her husband's religion. Their family celebrates both traditions. They put up a Christmas tree and celebrate Shabbat every week. Cheryl once told the rabbi who married them, "Think of me as a Christian who believes in Judaism." The family lives in Beverly Hills, California.

Cheryl Saban's Screenwriting Work

Cheryl Saban has written for both television shows and movies.

Television Shows

• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993-1995)
• VR Troopers (1994)
• Sweet Valley High (1995)
• Little Mouse on the Prairie (1996)

Movies

• Au Pair (1999)
• Au Pair II (2001)