Board of Directors
Anastasia Marks, Founder & President
After visiting Uganda in October 2024, Anastasia was deeply moved by the resilience of the women she met and felt compelled to take action. In January 2025, she launched
The Musa Project.
Anastasia spent nearly a decade as an Executive Assistant and HR Manager in the software industry. Prior to her corporate career, she was a professional musician, balancing her artistic pursuits with various day jobs. She holds a BA in Music, a MM in Vocal Performance, and a Grant Writing Certificate.
Now embarking on this new chapter as a nonprofit leader, Anastasia is embracing the journey with passion and determination, supported by a dedicated community.
Mike Nohr, Secretary
Mike Nohr first traveled to Uganda in 2015 as a new volunteer with MedLend. After just one week of assisting in any way he could on this medical mission, he was hooked. Over the past 10 years, Mike played a crucial role in raising significant funds for Medlend and has participated in seven medical missions to Uganda, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to our cause.
Mike is truly the heart of our organization, spreading joy wherever he goes. Always thinking about others, his most cherished traditions in Uganda are handing out soccer balls to children and gifting handmade dresses to fistula patients before they leave the hospital. With an extensive network of contacts in the Bay Area and Uganda, Mike is deeply passionate about helping as many women as possible reclaim their lives.
Hal Tilbury, Treasurer
Hal Tilbury is a retired business executive and proven leader with a track record of success in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Over a fifty-year career, he founded and led three successful companies while also dedicating his expertise to philanthropy.
Hal has served on two nonprofit boards, including The Monarch School for Homeless Children and The Galilee Center, where he spent seven years as Board Chairman. Under his leadership, The Galilee Center expanded its mission, providing vital resources such as food, rent, and utility assistance to the working poor, while also offering a dignified and compassionate welcome to over 60,000 asylum seekers entering the United States.
Bringing his experience, leadership, and innovative mindset to The Musa Project, Hal is committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of the Ugandan people.