Cheryl Saban (/səˈbɑːn/; born April 30, 1951) is an American psychologist, author, television writer, and philanthropist. She is a former Senior Advisor to the United States Mission to the United Nations. She is the author of several children's books, a novel, self-help books, numerous gift books, and many teleplays. She is the president of the Saban Family Foundation, and the founder of the Cheryl Saban Self-Worth Foundation for Women & Girls. She is the owner and designer of Cheryl Saban Designs, where she sells her hand-blown glass and hand-made gemstone jewelry. A portion of every sale is donated to charity.