Sheila Dolak
Founder and Executive Director
sheila@world-families.org

Sheila provides leadership for World Families, working with our Board of Directors and partner organizations. She develops our community of host families, conducts orientations, and gives cultural presentations.

Prior to establishing World Families, Sheila provided national coordination for the 4-H Japanese Exchange Program for 12 years. The Program includes opportunities for youth and adults, with both short-term and academic year exchanges.  She administered all aspects of the operation, including budget and strategic planning, state coordinator training, materials development, event management, coordination of travel services, and liaison with exchange partners in Japan, as well as the greater exchange community. She also has 10 years experience in education; four years as a teacher at the high school level and six years experience as a counselor in diverse K-12 settings. Sheila received a B.S. in Education from Colorado State University and earned her M.S. in Instructional Media from Utah State University.  Additionally, she attained Post M.S. Counseling Certification from the University of Alaska.

Damon Berbert, PMP
Project Manager
damon@world-families.org

Damon manages the World Families office, IT systems, conducts orientations, and gives cultural presentations.

Damon has four years experience in administering international exchange programs on behalf of 4-H.  He received his  B.A. from Brigham Young University in Japanese Language Studies and Business Management.  Damon is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).  He lived in Japan for two years doing volunteer work, teaching English as a second language, as well as becoming proficient in Japanese.  Damon has six years experience as a youth leader in community and church activities.