VIMA Children’s Home
Board Members

We are proud of the diverse and specialized group of Volunteers who so generously give their time to participate as Board Members of the VIMA Children’s Home. While each one of them is unique in their background, careers, and interests. they all serve with the same vision - to ensure that each child at VIMA has the opportunity to learn, to be loved, and to dream.

  • Stacey Maria Taylor

    FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Stacey volunteered at VIMA Children’s Home in 2011. Witnessing the extreme poverty of the region, she felt compelled to find a way to help. She also noted that despite the scarcity of resources, the people of the Volta Region Ghana are some of the happiest people on earth. Stacey serves the board as an accountant and establishing Child Sponsorship accounts.

  • Deborah Branham

    POLICY IMPLEMENTATION ADVISOR

    Deborah is a retired Public Health Nurse from Georgia. Her international experiences, especially in Africa, have given her a unique perspective on the healthcare systems throughout East and West Africa. She Volunteered for World Relief Refugee Organization from 1994-2006, Cross Cultural Solutions on a mission to Ghana from 2005 to 2006 and was the founder of Africa Viva Inc., a nonprofit. Deborah is a valuable addition to the VIMA team.

  • Martin Wenya

    BOARD MEMBER

    Originally from Ghana, Martin currently lives in Maryland and works as an Electrical Engineer with the U.S Department of Defense. Martin learned of VIMA during a visit back to Ghana and have since fell in love with the work VIMA is doing to help the needy in Ghana. Serving on the board is another way for him to ensure our amazing children grow and thrive through education and community!

  • Bert Guerra

    LEGAL ADVISOR

    Bert made the journey to Ghana to work with VIMA in 2014 with a group of students from the Tahoe/Reno area including his daughter Anne. He loved his time with the VIMA Children’s Home and has continued to stay involved! Now, he gives back to the organization by providing vital knowledge on legal matters surrounding our non-profit and fundraising goals.

  • Lindsey Boston

    BOARD MEMBER

    Lindsey is a big fan of the VIMA Children’s Home and all that it entails! Since her initial visit in 2015, she has visited Ghana and VIMA four times! Serving as a board member she uses her experience with the children and staff to solicit for child sponsorships and also advise on matters that directly effect the future goals of VIMA Children’s Home.