Opal Foster, ArtStream’s Communications and Marketing Administrator, brings
extensive experience in the disability community. She has been a Communications
Specialist for Prince George’s County PODS and a Program Coordinator for the Down syndrome Network of Montgomery County, MD. At American Institutes for Research (AIR), she served as Vice President of AccessAIR, promoting inclusiveness for people with disabilities.

Opal has also worked as a Fine Arts educator at Takoma Academy, a paraeducator for Montgomery County Public Schools, and an instructor for Creative Development Studios, an afterschool enrichment program.

Her proudest accomplishment is raising her son Jeremiah, who has Down syndrome. Jeremiah, a vibrant 17-year-old, who enjoys bocce, basketball, music, art and aspires to be a chef. Jeremiah had a role in his school’s play, Amélie, and dreams of being famous one day.

Opal and Jeremiah were featured on ABC News Live for their experience during the
COVID crisis. Opal credits her resilience and optimistic outlook to her faith. Opal hopes to continue ‘fighting the good fight’ through her work with the I/DD Community.