About The DTR Foundation

DTR Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 2023 by NFL Quarterback, Creative Designer, and Entrepreneur Dorian Thompson-Robinson. The DTR Foundation’s mission is to inspire and empower youth and their families by addressing educational, health, and cultural needs.

The DTR Foundation encourages participants to explore their strengths, overcome challenges, and build the confidence needed to navigate the complexities of the modern world. We believe in the power of community and youth's impact in shaping a better society. The DTR Foundation is committed to preparing our youth for a successful future through our programs and partnerships in the cities and communities where we work and live. We operate through Las Vegas and provide programs and support organizations in Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Orlando that uplift and empower youth and deliver community resources.

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DORIAN THOMPSON-ROBINSON

Dorian Thompson-Robinson is the entrepreneurial spirit behind the DTR Foundation, serving as its Founder and CEO, and he similarly captains FriendsOverFans, a lifestyle enterprise. With a storied high school tenure at Bishop Gorman Catholic High School in Las Vegas and a remarkable collegiate run at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), he has transitioned to a professional role as the quarterback for the NFL's Cleveland Browns. Dorian is deeply invested in the creative arts and advocates for youth empowerment. His leisure time is spent in the company of his pets, Bruin the dog and his cats, Nala and Drizzy. He holds an alma mater status from UCLA.

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MELVA THOMPSON-ROBINSON

Melva Thompson-Robinson leads the DTR Foundation as its President, bringing her enthusiasm for community enhancement and health betterment into play. Her formative years were spent in Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio, and she has since established her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Here, she contributes her expertise as a tenured professor to the School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Collaborating with her son, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, they advance the mission of the DTR Foundation and navigate his entrepreneurial endeavors. Melva is the proud parent of Lauryn Thompson-Robinson and Christopher Thompson. Her academic journey includes the University of Michigan, Ohio University, and the University of South Carolina accolades.

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GERALD WHITE

Gerald White is the Director of the DTR Foundation, where he oversees the foundation’s long-term strategies, positioning, and sustainability. As a key leader, he aims to foster a sense of community by engaging with youth and their families through STEAM initiatives. His leadership and vision are informed by his distinguished career as a thought leader. With over 20 years of experience in marketing, management, and brand positioning, the former NFL fullback for the Dallas Cowboys and University of Michigan alumnus now lives in Central Florida with his three daughters: Amelia White, Olivia White, and Isabella White.

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