Sherie Rogde, President/CEO

Sherie is the founder of Lifework International Foundation. She has a master’s degree in Organizational Behavior with emphasis in Third World development. Since 1991, Sherie has studied international development, worked with NGOs in field operations, and served on boards of directors. What she has learned from both academic study and practical experience guides LIF.

Assunta Forgione,Vice-President

Assunta possesses an MBA from the University of Western Ontario with extensive entrepreneurial experience.  Throughout her professional career, she held leadership positions in business associations and charitable organizations, including the Canadian Italian Business Professional Association, Toastmasters International, Alliance for Young Smiles and Paralympics.  Her interest in international development lead her to Utah where she is completing her MEd in Comparative International Development Education.

 

Jolene Merica, Secretary/Treasurer

PhD candidate in Instructional Science and Curriculum. Jolene has been involved in higher education for sixteen years and has taught university classes in women’s studies. She has also participated in a local program with Literacy Volunteers of America. Jolene has special talent in systems and writing/editing skills.

Aaron Buchanan

Aaron is Director of Research, San Jose Unified School District, PhD. Aaron specializes in academic testing and improving the quality of under-performing schools. He has special expertise in collection and analysis of data. Aaron gives extraordinary support to LIF and its advancement.

Cheryl Snapp Conner

Cheryl is co-founder, Partner and Executive Director of Public Relations Services for Snapp Norris Group, Inc., (SNG), bringing 18 years of public relations experience to LIF. Cheryl also serves on the board of the Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce. Her dedication to LIF’s mission and expertise in public relations are attracting interest and support to the foundation.

Spence Lloyd

Spence is Senior Vice President and CFO of the Intermountain Farmers Association. He has an MBA from Utah State University and serves as a board member of the Utah Council of Farmer Cooperatives. This experience is an important resource to help people create economic opportunities. Spence has also been a volunteer for his church in Central America and at the Utah State Prison.