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The People for Our Players

The Team

ANDRE COLLINS

Executive Director
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A former NFL player himself, Andre’s first job off the field was door-to-door window sales. Shortly after learning that was not his calling, he fell back on his Penn State Health Policy & Administration education and began working midnight shifts in a local Northern Virginia hospital emergency department. With 19 seasons on staff at the NFLPA, Andre currently serves as the Executive Director of the Professional Athletes Foundation helping players find purpose after the game. He strives to create a sense of community and opportunity for his fellow former players and uses his firsthand experience as the driving force to make the transformation smoother for players. His wife Ericka and children Lola, Karis and Chet provide a balance that allows Andre to be creative and focused on former player concerns.
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TYRONE ALLEN

Director
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Tyrone serves as the Director of the Professional Athletes Foundation where he oversees the operations of the GU PAT fund, valued partner relationships, former player safety, and all emerging opportunities for the foundation. Originally from Philadelphia, Tyrone has extensive social-work experience, including over 14 years working with former players. Collapse Bio

CARYL BANKS

Senior Manager, LICSW
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Caryl serves as the Senior Manager of the PAF helping those players and families that come through our Gene Upshaw Player Assistance Trust Fund (GUPAT) process to navigate complex situations and systems and plans for stability while also providing resources beyond the PAF. Originally from West Virginia, Caryl is a clinically licensed social worker with over 20 years of experience in the field. She currently resides in Bowie, MD and has one son, Dominick, who is a U.S. Marine. Collapse Bio

LESLIE ISLER

Engagement Manager
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(SHE/HER) Leslie Isler serves as Engagement Manager curating unique experiences rooted in wellbeing for former NFL players and their families. A Prince George’s County, MD native, Leslie is a social impact enthusiast and a certified cause consultant who spearheads all internal NFLPA wellness initiatives and presides over the NFLPA youth charitable partnership. She holds a MPS in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Georgetown University to accompany her BS in Marketing from Towson University and a Sports Philanthropy graduate certificate from George Washington University. Most recently, Leslie was a finalist for the 2023 NFLPA membership service award. Collapse Bio

LAURA STEFANOW

Program Associate
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(SHE/HER) A large part of Laura’s childhood was spent on long car rides traveling the east coast throughout her older brother’s high school and collegiate football career. This built a natural bridge for her to study and seek experience anywhere she could in the sport and recreation industry during her undergraduate and Master’s level years at West Virginia University. Over time she found a passion for service, community, and well-being. As the PAF’s Program Associate, she helps players through the GUPAT process while connecting them with the appropriate resources throughout the NFLPA & NFL. Collapse Bio

MORIAH TERRY

Coordinator
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Moriah began her athletic pursuits as a collegiate softball player at North Carolina A&T State University, where she honed her skills and embraced the values of teamwork and perseverance. She firmly believes in the importance of providing athletes appreciable support systems, enabling them to access the necessary resources for their post-athletic journey. In this position, she works diligently to facilitate the distribution of financial assistance to deserving former players, aiming to alleviate potential financial burdens and provide a solid foundation for their future endeavors. Through her work as the PAF coordinator, Moriah Terry exemplifies her dedication to creating a supportive environment for athletes, ensuring that they can confidently pursue their aspirations beyond the realm of sports.  Collapse Bio

Board of Directors

Board of Directors
  • Lloyd Howell

    Chairman
  • Nolan Harrison

    Acting Chairman
  • Charles Swisher

    Director
  • David Joyner

    Director
  • Dewey McClain

    Director
  • Emery Moorehead

    Director
  • Ken Jolly

    Director
  • Maxine Baker

    Director
  • Ned Ehrlich

    Director
  • Pete Kendall

    Director
  • Yvette Stewart

    Director