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 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.

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.

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.

Student Support Specialist

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.

Toby Watts, B.A.

Student Support Specialist

Toby has worked in the field of social work, mental health, and learning differences for over 5 years, first as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, then as a Personal Service Coordinator (Case Manager).

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.

Janice Coquia

Student Support Specialist

Janice has worked in the field as a paraprofessional for 6 years as an Instructional Aide - Special and Student Support Specialist for LBUSD and LBCC

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.

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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