Staff Profiles

CIP Long Beach Long Beach, California

CIP Long Beach 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 Long Beach Team

Michael McManmon, Ed.D.

Founder

Michael McManmon, Ed.D. founded the College Internship Program (CIP) in 1984. He received a B.A. in English from Mt. St. Mary’s College in Maryland, a Masters in Counseling from Shippensburg University, a Masters in Human Development from the University of Kansas (through a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health), and a Doctorate in Special Education from the University of Nevada.

Dan McManmon, President

President

Dan McManmon grew up in western Massachusetts, alongside four sisters, six foster brothers, and an adopted brother. His father, Michael McManmon, founded CIP in 1984 and was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome later in life. Dan’s upbringing profoundly shaped his understanding and empathy for those with Autism, ADHD, and related learning differences.

Michael Noel, M.Ed.

Regional Director of Operations - West Coast

Michael has earned a M.Ed. in Psycho-Educational Processes from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA where he was born and raised. When he’s not at one of our CIP centers, you can find him enjoying the beach, hiking, and maybe even going on an extreme adventure.

Meka Gregg, M.Ed

National Enrollment Specialist

Meka has worked in the field of Higher Education and K-12 across many departments from Admissions, Student Success, Career Services, and Advisement for over 15 years.

Sharona Sommer, C.P.C.

Director of Learning & Development

Sharona has worked in the field of Special Education for over 25 years supporting students and families in various positions throughout her career. She previously founded and operated her own family coaching practice, where she had the privilege of working with families with neurodiverse teens and young adults to improve their relationships and reach their personal goals.

Kevin Broeckling, Ed.D.

National Admissions Director

Dr. Kevin Broeckling has been a higher education administrator focusing on student services, enrollment, and leadership during his more than 20-year career. He believes that education can change lives and has enjoyed helping young people access and complete degrees in higher education.

Crystal Hayes, M.Ed.

Program Director

Crystal has worked in the field of education for 21 years as a paraprofessional, teacher, liaison, advisor, and administrator. Crystal joined CIP Long Beach as a Student Advisor in 2015 and has since supported the CIP community.

Misty Wagner, B.A.

Assistant Program Director

Misty understands the unique challenges and strengths of each individual that allow her to guide students on their journey toward independence.

Karen Sok, B.S.

Academic Coach

Karen has been working with students for over a decade. Her professional experience includes working at Long Beach City College as a mentor for Project RISE and as an achievement coach for Promise Pathways.

Elana Gonzales, B.S.

Academic Coordinator

Elana has worked in education for 5 years at nonprofit programs, public school districts, and educational technology companies.

Chris Jimenez

Social Skills Coordinator

Chris has worked in the field of education for 15 years as a teacher. She actively worked with support staff to create an inclusive environment where all students could thrive.

Alex Ryan

Alumni Mentor / Social Mentor

Alex Ryan has worked in the field of Social Skills for six years as an alumni mentor. Alex has found previous success in helping new students adjust to the program successfully.

Kayla Cherry, MSOL

Office Manager

Kayla has been with CIP for nearly 7 years and has grown both personally and professionally through multiple roles, special projects, and continued education.

Katherine Rivas, B.A.

Social Skills Coordinator

Katherine has worked in the field of ABA for 5 years. As a program coordinator, parent trainer and social skills operations leader, she participated actively with colleagues to plan events that involved all clients and caregivers.

Sabrina Lyen, B.S.

Life Skills & Wellness Coordinator

Sabrina has worked in the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis since graduating in 2019 with her Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Toronto.

Samantha Martinez, B.A.

Student Support Specialist

Samantha or "Sammie" has worked in human services for 5 years as a case manager, peer support specialist, and community integration specialist.

Hannah Hohl, M.Ed., BCBA

Career Coordinator

Hannah Hohl has worked in the field of autism education for over 10 years as a Behavior Analyst, Classroom Instructor, Academic Strategist, and Adjunct Professor.

Lynnsie Naulls, B.A.

Head Student Advisor

Lynnsie has worked several years in the education system as a Substitute teacher, Home School teacher, and Speech and Debate Coach.

Carina Clendenin, B.A.

Student Advisor

Carina has worked in the field of education for over a decade as a summer camp instructor and director, preschool teacher, behavior therapist, curriculum director, and university admissions counselor.

Bailey Peraza, M.A.

Student Advisor

Bailey Peraza has worked in the field of Special Education for 7 years. She has provided services for children with autism in the school, home, and community settings.

Scott Cvetkovski, M.S.

Career Coordinator

Scott Cvetkovski has worked in the field of career development and leadership for over 10 years as a career coach and director of training, instructor of social and emotional learning and development, and consultant for leadership, career development, and emotional intelligence.

Skylar Maxwell, B.A.

Student Advisor

As a Student Advisor at CIP, Skylar assists students, families, and Regional Centers in fully supporting the student's goals of independently transitioning into the community by providing case management support and supported living services.

Jacob Eastlick, B.A.

Academic Coach

Jacob has worked in the field of student affairs for over 5 years as a Resident Assistant at UCLA and an Assistant Program Manager at the Borgen Project.

Armando Corral Jr., B.A.

Life Skills Coach

Armando loves to help his students reach their full potential and thrives to see his students succeed by meeting their academic and personal goals.

Student advisors serve as case managers and liasons with families, keeping them up-to-date regarding their student's progress.

CIP’s core curriculum includes an emphasis on individualized support. Students with autism, asperger’s, and other learning disabilities benefit from working one on one with student advisors on goal setting, self-assessment, building self-advocacy skills and dealing with day-to-day issues.

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