Based in San Mateo as a newly chartered YMCA, the paid staff of the California YMCA Youth & Government makes all the necessary preparations for each conference and recruits an extensive volunteer staff for support at the conferences. The staff is supervised and supported by the Governing Board, and enlists the support of a high level Advisory Board to secure state facilities.

STEVE WILLMONT - President & CEO
Steve oversees all areas of the California YMCA including Board and financial development, maintaining the relationship between the program and our facilities, and overseeing the complete operation and growth of the California YMCA Youth & Government program.

PAM SHEBLE - Associate Executive Director (Administration)
Pam is responsible for the administration portion of the program. She responsible for registration, accounting, and hotel arrangements. Pam takes primary responsibility for the Conference on National Affairs and also serves on the National Planning Committee for that Conference. She can answer most questions or direct you to someone who can.

ROLF DAVIDSON - Associate Executive Director (Program)
Rolf takes the overall responsibility for the Model Legislature/Court Program. He is the primary contact for all program matters and is in charge of conference facility set-up and logistics.

DAT LAI - Program Director
Dat's responsibilities include being the Model United Nations Director and supporting Rolf Davidson with the Model Legislature/Court. Dat had previously worked at the El Camino branch of the Mid-Peninsula YMCA. His positions there included Program Coordinator in summer day camp and child care, Senior Youth Sports Program Coordinator, and Teen Director.  He has been a Delegation Lead Advisor in our Model Legislature/Court as well as our Model United Nations programs.

MICHELLE WARDEN - Campaign Administrator
Michelle is responsible for the program's annual fundraising effort - the Current Support Campaign. In this capacity, she helps organize the solicitation of donors, and helps secure contributions by organizing a year-round direct mail effort.

^ top ^