Meet the Founder
Crystal Archie – Founder of Treasured Foundation
What started as a simple prayer—“Lord, break my heart for what breaks Yours”—turned into a God-given assignment that led Crystal Archie to launch Treasured Foundation.
After traveling to Ethiopia to adopt her son, Getu, Crystal encountered the harsh realities of life in Korah, a community built on and around a massive landfill. But amid the poverty and pain, she saw something more: strength, beauty, and treasure hidden in plain sight.
She returned home forever changed—and unable to stay silent.
Treasured Foundation was born out of that holy burden, with a mission to empower women through business mentorship, restore dignity to families, and one day build sustainable homes from recycled plastic. It’s not just aid—it’s assignment. It’s not charity—it’s a call to rebuild what the world forgot, but God never did.
Crystal lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband Michael. Together, they are parents to six adult children—four biological and two adopted from Ethiopia—and they are committed to using their lives to unlock purpose in others.
Fikadu Semahegn
Ethiopia Program Lead
Fikadu helps oversee Treasured’s daily operations in Korah. He manages logistics, communicates directly with our founder, and serves as a trusted liaison between the women and our broader mission. Fikadu is passionate about creating opportunities for sustainable change and has played a key role in launching the Treasured Plastics project.
Beti Birara
Family Liason & Savings Facilitator
Beti meets with our Treasured women weekly to track progress, provide mentorship, and encourage financial discipline through our savings program. She also provides emotional and spiritual support as the women walk through their healing journey.
Genet Wolde
Community Development Coordinator
Genet works closely with the women to help them launch and grow their small businesses. She helps collect stories and updates so we can track progress and celebrate milestones with our donors.
Medhanit Gebregiyorgis Delnesaw
Women’s Empowerment Coach
Medhanit ensures every woman in the program is equipped with basic budgeting skills. She helps oversee our group savings initiatives and helps report key business developments to the leadership team.
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Birara Demeke Fantaw
Field Liaison & Support Coordinator
Bira plays a vital role in supporting the work of Treasured Foundation in Ethiopia. He serves as a translator, cultural bridge, and logistical coordinator—helping ensure smooth communication, transportation, and on-the-ground support for our programs and outreach efforts. His heart for the community, attention to detail, and commitment to serving others make him an invaluable part of the mission.
