Michele Ramsay, Ed.D.

Program Director

Dr. Michele Ramsay has over two decades of educational experience and has risen through the ranks from classroom teacher to school administrator. She has extensive experience in the field of autism and learning differences including curriculum and program development.

Jessica Stacey, M.A.

Assistant Program Director

Jessica joined the CIP team in 2015 first in the role of Admissions Coordinator and has since supported CIP-Brevard in various capacities including Graduate Living Community Coordinator, Student Advisor, Brevard Summer Program Coordinator, and as a Student Support Specialist.

Kim M. Tolley

Office Manager

Kim joined the office administration field at CIP Brevard in 2007 and as the Office Manager since 2018 and manages the day-to-day office needs. Kim graduated from Eastern Florida State College in 2008 with her general associate’s degree and 2012 with an associate’s in paralegal studies with a desire to pursue a career in the legal field.

Joseph Barry, LMHC

Mental Health Counselor

Joe has worked in the field of Mental Health Counseling for 6 years. Joe has worked with a very diverse population treating individuals with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, PTSD and relationship experiences.

Stacey LaMontagne, RN, BSN

Student Support Specialist

Stacey has been a part of CIP since 2019 first in the role of Student Advisor and currently as a Student Support Specialist. Stacey has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Florida and holds a Registered Nursing license.

Ty Byhanna

Student Support Specialist

Ty Byhanna has worked in the Life Skills Department at CIP since 2018 as Life Skills Coach, Social Skills Coach, Wellness Coach and current Student Support Specialist. He previously found success supporting neurodiverse adults as an in-home support mentor for Community Access Providers for nearly a decade.

Pierece Wade

Life Skills Coach

Pierece Wade is a dynamic and engaging Life Skills Coach. He grew up in Brevard County, just minutes away from Cocoa Beach. He graduated in 2003 from Cocoa High School. He attended Mesabi Range Technical & Community College in Virginia, Minnesota. There he played NJCAA football representing the Norsemen.

Carlos Bonilla, B.S.

Career Coordinator

Carlos has worked with youth and young adults for over 30 years; he was first introduced to working with adolescents while he served in the Marine Corps and assisted with a program called Devil Pups.

Jasmin Londono-Jenkins, M.S.c.

Social Skills Coordinator

Jasmin has worked in the field of developmental disabilities for the past 13 years, teaching students on the autism spectrum from 3 to 18 years of age with varying abilities and joins CIP Brevard as the Social Skills Coordinator.

Shayna Melnyk, M.S.Ed

Head Student Advisor

Shayna has worked in the field of behavioral health and case management for over 15 years and joined CIP in July of 2019 as a Student Advisor. She has experience with all types of individuals of varying ages but specializes in assisting children, young adults, and students with special needs and their families.

Diana Dodard, B.A.

Student Advisor

Diana has worked in the field of autism since 2019 as a Registered Behavioral Technician and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist. She previously found success working with children birth to three with developmental delays and providing their families with information, skills and support related to enhancing their child's development. As a Student Advisor at CIP, Diana helps guide young adults by facilitating weekly goal setting to foster growth, self awareness, self advocacy and provide support in banking and budgeting.

Sydney Green, B.A. RBT

Student Advisor

Sydney has worked in the field of autism for 2 years as a Registered Behavior Technician through Applied Behavior Analysis. She found recent success working with the younger population that had limited vocals or were non verbal. Sydney enjoyed working with clients with high intensity behaviors and implementing meditation and self de-escalation tactics.

Anthony Milla

Lead Life Skills Coordinator

Anthony Milla has 14 years of experience in the Autism field and has been with CIP since 2011, currently the Life Skills and Wellness Coordinator at CIP Brevard. During his time at CIP Anthony has had the opportunity to maintain open communication with other CIP centers, to train and develop projects to ensure we are using the most efficient and effective procedures to help our students gain independence. Anthony also has 7 years of experience planning and leading trips abroad with CIP during our Global Engagement program

Ryan Therriault, M.A.

Academic Coordinator

Ryan has more than twelve years of experience in the field of education and has been with CIP since 2008 as the Academic Coordinator at CIP Brevard. Ryan regularly conducts national training and delivers public presentations on a variety of topics including Preparing for College and Development of Executive Functions in person and through webinars hosted by CIP.

Staff Profiles

CIP Brevard has an experienced, professional staff with strong educational backgrounds and solid experience working with young adults with Asperger’s, ADHD and other Learning Differences.

Get to Know The CIP Brevard Team

Michele Ramsay, Ed.D.

Program Director

Jessica Stacey, M.A.

Assistant Program Director

Kim M. Tolley

Office Manager

Joseph Barry, LMHC

Mental Health Counselor

Stacey LaMontagne, RN, BSN

Student Support Specialist

Ty Byhanna

Student Support Specialist

Pierece Wade

Life Skills Coach

Carlos Bonilla, B.S.

Career Coordinator

Jasmin Londono-Jenkins, M.S.c.

Social Skills Coordinator

Shayna Melnyk, M.S.Ed

Head Student Advisor

Diana Dodard, B.A.

Student Advisor

Sydney Green, B.A. RBT

Student Advisor

Anthony Milla

Lead Life Skills Coordinator

Ryan Therriault, M.A.

Academic Coordinator

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