BOARD & STAFF

Tanya Weaver, Executive Director

Tanya Weaver joined American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA) in 2005. In addition to directing AFCA’s day-to-day activities, Tanya frequently speaks about AFCA and AIDS to students, community organizations and religious organizations. In 2007, Tanya created and held the first Climb Up so Kids Can Grow Up, an international series of outdoor events that raises funds for AFCA.

She has spent much of her life abroad involved in international development. Prior to joining AFCA, Tanya worked in Afghanistan as a Project Supervisor and later as Interim Country Director for Shelter for Life International, a global organization that provides assistance building homes and other shelters for those in need. Previously, Tanya worked with Habitat for Humanity International in Romania, Portugal, Kyrgyzstan, Hungary and Russia.

Tanya’s involvement with international development began early in her life. Raised in Colombia, she worked in orphanages in Colombia, Brazil and Jamaica during college summer breaks, further broadening her world view.

Tanya has a Masters in Art Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She currently resides in Harrisburg, PA with her husband Eric, her daughter Julia and her son Aiden.

Michelle Miller, Executive Assistant / Finance Director

Michelle started in the construction field right out of high school. She enjoyed a 25 year career in accounting, human resources and office management. In addition to office management, Michelle loved guiding homeowners through the selection process in building their dream home. The housing economy sent her searching for a new adventure, which brought her to us.

Michelle and her husband, Ron, have been married for 20 years and live in Lebanon, PA. They have been blessed with a daughter, Megan, who is 16 years old. Michelle is a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Annville.

Betsy Dorsey, Warehouse Manager (volunteer)

For the past few years, Betsy has dedicated herself to helping AFCA’s children through managing the warehouse where medical supplies are sorted, packaged, inventories, and shipped to our partner hospitals and clinics in Africa. Without her brilliant and “cool as the other sie of the pillow” leadership, AFCA’s warehouse would not run as efficiently as it does.

Betsy holds a Bachelor of Science from West Virginia University and lives in Lebanon, PA with her husband, Patrick, and their 5 children.

Juju Weaver, Photography and Media

Juju is from Harrisburg, PA where she is a 11th grade student at Covenant Christian Academy. She has travelled around the world with her parents, both of whom are humanitarian aid workers. Raised in both USA and Zimbabwe, she is very comfortable straddling two worlds. A creative person, Juju keeps busy growing plants in the greenhouse she built, drawing, painting, reading, writing a book, and constantly learning. Juju helps create social media content which is relevant for all age groups.

Matthieu Gbazo, Congo Manager

Matthieu Gbazo is AFCA Congo’s bookkeeper since 2014. He was born and raised in Gemena, where he resides with his wife Odette and five children. On his time away from work, Matthieu enjoys gardening, reading, and husbandry.

Teresa and Brooke Burkhart, Outreach Coordinators (volunteers)

Teresa and Brooke Burkhart serve together as Co-Outreach Coordinators for AFCA. Both have supported AFCA for many years through their local church, and in August 2025 they joined AFCA’s Vacation with a Purpose program. Experiencing firsthand the transformative aid AFCA provides to children and families in need inspired them to take on a more active role in supporting the organization’s mission.

Teresa works in higher education, where she supports students’ academic and personal growth, and is also a life coach helping individuals build confidence and achieve their goals. Brooke holds a B.S. in Education, works as an office manager, and volunteers with youth in her community. Together, they are passionate about raising awareness for AFCA and helping connect others to this life-changing work.

Maribel Grasman, Intern

Maribel Grasman is a Diplomacy and International Relations major with minors in Spanish and International Business at Seton Hall. In a “State building in Sierra Leone” seminar at Seton Hall, she traveled to Sierra Leone and discussed the complexities of post-civil war state building and the importance of economic independence with local actors from different levels of governance. Working on the ground helped her gain perspective on the nuanced nature of “development” within African countries. Outside of this work, Maribel is active on campus as a senior business analyst for Consult Your Community, a competitive member of Model United Nations, and the Under-Secretary General of External Relations for Seton Hall’s high school conference, SHUMUN XXVII. Maribel is excited to work with the American Foundation for Children with AIDS, and further her experience with grassroots organizations focused on community reform.

Chloee Lynch, Intern

Chloee Lynch is a Diplomacy and International Relations major at Seton Hall University, minoring in German and Economics. She has international experience working at a sustainable farm and researching agricultural practices in Bavaria, Germany, and was a part of AFCA’s “Vacation with a Purpose” in Zimbabwe. Chloee’s educational focus is on Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on sustainability and community development. She is hoping to continue work within the NGO sector once she graduates and eventually receives her masters in foreign diplomacy.