Dan McManmon, 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 McManmon, Ed.D.
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.
Michele Ramsay, Ed.D.
Dr. Michele Ramsay is a highly passionate and dedicated professional supporting divergent learners as they transition into adulthood. With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Teaching, she has dedicated over 25 years to empowering students and advocating for their educational needs.
Jodi Drury, Ph.D.
Jodi has worked in the field of special education for over 20 years as a K-12 teacher and administrator, and as an adjunct professor at local universities and colleges.
Kevin Broeckling, Ed.D.
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.
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.
Camille Formanek, B.A.
Camille Formanek has spent the last decade working in public education as a School Office Manager she supported a Title I Elementary School with a Moderate-Severe Special Education.
Bao Vang Ruiz, M.S, LPCC
Belle is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with five years of experience in the mental health field. She previously found success at Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School in Oakland, where she strengthened the school’s counseling program by creating formal processes for its multidisciplinary team.
Misty Wagner, B.A.
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.
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.
Matthew Amaya, B.A.
Matthew has worked in the field of Student Advising since 2023. He previously found success working for the Bob Murphy Access Center at California State University, Long Beach, where he specialized in providing personalized, one-on-one counseling to autistic students.
Alex Ryan
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.
