She conducted the first large-scale empirical study on the social, economic, and legal activities of social enterprises in the United States and is the Creator of Weaver's Social Enterprise Directory. Dr. Weaver is also the Chair for the Social Entrepreneurship/ Enterprise Section of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action. Lastly, she is the founder and CEO of Dream Haven, a consulting company that aims to equip individuals, organizations, and communities with the tools needed to create positive social change in their lives and communities.