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 with four sisters, six foster brothers, and an adopted brother. Dan’s father, Michael McManmon, founded the College Internship Program (CIP) in 1984 and was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome in his late 50’s.

Michael Noel, M.Ed.

Director of Program Operations

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.

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.

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 in various capacities including Head Student Advisor, Assistant Program Director, and most recently as the Program Director.

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 towards independence. One of Misty’s strongest abilities is working with the students families of individuals with developmental disabilities by assisting them in aligning services, as well as assisting families in understanding an individual’s needs.

Karen Sok, B.S.

Academic Coach

I have been working with students for a decade. My professional experience includes working at Long Beach City College as mentor for Project RISE and an achievement coach for Promise Pathways. I have earned a Bachelor’s in Child Development at CSU Dominguez Hills and love this major.

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 helping new students adjust to the program successfully by answering any questions they would have about the program, and host a variety of different lessons that pertain to independent living.

Kayla Cherry, M.S.O.L.

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.

Evelin Franco, B.A.

Academic Coach

Evelin is new to the CIP family but has worked with the ASD community for three years as a ABA technician. As an Academic Coach at CIP, Evelin helps students meet their academic goals and needs throughout their college journey.

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 a university admissions counselor. She previously found success supporting young children on the spectrum by working 1:1 with clients using applied behavior analysis and working closely with families to achieve individual client goals.

Staff Profiles

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

Dan McManmon, President

President

Michael Noel, M.Ed.

Director of Program Operations

Sharona Sommer, C.P.C.

Director of Learning & Development

Crystal Hayes, M.Ed.

Program Director

Misty Wagner, B.A.

Assistant Program Director

Karen Sok, B.S.

Academic Coach

Alex Ryan

Alumni Mentor / Social Mentor

Kayla Cherry, M.S.O.L.

Office Manager

Katherine Rivas, B.A.

Social Skills Coordinator

Evelin Franco, B.A.

Academic Coach

Carina Clendenin, B.A.

Student Advisor

Spotlight on Success

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Staff Profiles

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

Dan McManmon, President

President

Michael Noel, M.Ed.

Director of Program Operations

Sharona Sommer, C.P.C.

Director of Learning & Development

Crystal Hayes, M.Ed.

Program Director

Misty Wagner, B.A.

Assistant Program Director

Karen Sok, B.S.

Academic Coach

Alex Ryan

Alumni Mentor / Social Mentor

Kayla Cherry, M.S.O.L.

Office Manager

Katherine Rivas, B.A.

Social Skills Coordinator

Evelin Franco, B.A.

Academic Coach

Carina Clendenin, B.A.

Student Advisor

Spotlight on Success

Follow #CIPLongBeach​

Follow #CIPLongBeach