Staff Profiles
CIP Berkeley has an experienced, professional staff with strong educational backgrounds and solid experience working with young adults with Asperger's and other learning differences. Our staff members are passionate about their jobs and work to ensure they provide cutting edge curriculum and individualized support for all CIP students.
Brevard Center Staff
Joan Williamson
Program Director
Joan Williamson comes to the College Internship Program with more than twenty years experience in fiscal and human resource management. Her experience includes ten years in the finance department with a large non-profit agency, servicing individuals with disabilities. She has also been the financial manager for the last fifteen years for Berkshire Omega, a corporation that provides residential and rehabilitative services to the disabled.
She attended Berkshire Community and North Adams State Colleges. Joan was born and raised in Berkshire County, MA. Joan has two children, an adult son, Matthew and a high school daughter, Lauren. Joan resides in Melbourne, FL with her daughter. She devotes most of her spare time volunteering in school activities and in the YMCA Youth Soccer Program. She also is an active member of her church.
Stephanie Brown
Admissions Coordinator
Stephanie Brown was born and raised in Brevard County, FL with her seven older siblings. She received an AA from Brevard Community College and a BA in Interpersonal/Organizational Communication from the University of Central Florida. In addition, she is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Administration at Kaplan University.
Prior to coming to CIP, Stephanie worked in customer service and most recently as an admissions advisor for a private university.
In 1997, Stephanie’s nephew was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. Because of this, Stephanie has developed a deep understanding and compassion for families that struggle with ASD and learning differences.
In her free time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her three children and two grand-children.
Jennifer Kolarik, B.S.
Career Coordinator
Jennifer graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida in 1993 with her B.S. in Psychology and a minor in mathematics. She pursued graduate work in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Michigan State University with a focus on "disabilities in the workplace." She strongly believes in the importance of providing reasonable accommodations within the workplace and educational systems so that all individuals can realize their greatest potential. She has several conference presentations and journal publications including a research article in the Journal of Applied Psychology.
Her passion is working with high school and college students and has over 10 years experience working in such capacities as an undergraduate psychology instructor, researcher, tutor, mentor, resident assistant, and hospice teen volunteer coordinator. Jennifer was raised in Indian Harbor Beach, FL and has found it especially rewarding to return to the Melbourne area with her husband Paul to raise their two young children, Tony and Haley. She enjoys dancing, participating in local Mom’s groups, being an active member of the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic community, and volunteering for the Arthritis Foundation.
Jodi Pierce, B.A.
Student Advisor
Jodi is originally from Hollywood, Florida and now lives on Merritt Island in Central Brevard County. She received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Florida State University in 1992. She attended graduate school at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and Utah State University, where she studied behavior analysis and exceptional education.
Jodi worked as a certified behavior analyst for twelve years, primarily with families of children with autism. She joined the team at the Brevard Center in 2007, after spending three years as a full-time homemaker and community volunteer.
Outside of the College Internship Program, Jodi enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband, Don, have a daughter, Hannah, and two adult sons, Donny and Jason. She is the President of the Gardendale Elementary Magnet School PTO and has served on the School Advisory Committee for three years. Jodi has been a Girl Scout Troop Leader for an amazing group of young ladies since 2003. Jodi also enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, and enjoying the many recreational opportunities on the beautiful Space Coast.
Sharona Sommer
Head Student Advisor
Sharona was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. She graduated with a college certification in Special Care Counseling. She has over 10 years experience working with children and young adults with special needs.
Her experience includes teaching functional living skills, vocational training and implementing various academic programs. Sharona relocated to Melbourne in 2001 with her husband and 2 children. She decided to make a career change and followed her passion for cooking.
Sharona started her own personal chef business " Savor the Moment" in 2004 and has successfully catered to the culinary needs of the community. Sharona's interests include cooking, travel, kayaking and going to the movies. Sharona is very excited to be part of the College Internship Program.
Ryan Therriault
Academic Coordinator
Ryan is a third generation Floridian who currently resides in Brevard county with her husband, D.J. and son, Darren. She has lived in central Florida most of her life, with the exception of two years in Indiana, PA and two years in Coldwater, MI. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Cultural Anthropology and a Master of Arts in Social Science Education from the University of Central Florida.
Her hobbies include watching movies, volunteering in the community, spending time with her family, traveling, singing, exercising, and doing various outdoor activities.
Ryan is delighted to work at CIP because she can apply the skills and knowledge she has acquired in a novel fashion while constantly learning something new. In addition, she is proud to play a roll in the growth of young adults who aspire to advance in this socially complex world.
Anthony Milla
Residential Coordinator
Anthony Milla is the Residential Coordinator at the Brevard center in Melbourne, Florida. He attended The Ohio State University and studied psychology before taking a position at Devereux Florida where he was a floor supervisor, hiring manager and Physical management and Verbal de-escalation trainer.
Lance Haskins
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Master Lance Haskins has practiced several styles of martial arts for over 30 years. He started kickboxing in 1980 and in 1983 he started training in ATA Taekwondo. He is a Master in the American Taekwondo Association Song Ahm Style of Taekwondo.
Lance Haskins is a Native Floridian a Graduate of Rockledge High School and Brevard Community College, With an A.A. & an A.S. in Graphic Design. He is a Mastery University Graduate and a Leadership Academy of Robbins Research International and a Peak Performance Coach specializing in fitness & nutrition.
Also, known as Master “Lightning” Lance Haskins he is a Free Lance Artist, and recently completed the Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Check out: www.LightningLance.com & www.HaskinsATA.com for more info.
Some of his hobbies are: motorcycle racing, cycling, running, skating, snow boarding, surfing, painting and photography.
Keri Schechinger, BS
Social Thinking Instructor
Originally from Washington State, Keri has been a long time resident of Brevard County. Graduating in 1990, from Merritt Island High School and attended Brevard Community College. Within a few months of graduating from BCC, Keri decided to follow her husband to Japan while he served in the United States Air Force. Although, Japan was an exciting time and obviously a chance in a lifetime venture, Keri anxiously waited for her return back to the states.
Three years on foreign land Keri and her family found themselves back on American soil, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. While in Nebraska, Keri attended and graduated with a bachelor’s degree at the University of Nebraska (Omaha). Quickly putting her degree to work, Keri spent 2 years at Boys Town USA, working with at risk youth.
Keri and her family packed up once again, moving back to Brevard County. Since, relocating she continues to stay involved with youth to some degree. Keri dedicated 3 years as a Behavior Analyst, mentor, teacher, volleyball coach and softball coach in the Cocoa area.
Additionally, Keri has three boys Justin, Brent and Brad. Keri and the boys are on the go quite a bit with football, music lessons, school, religious education classes, boating, beach and traveling to the Florida Keys.
National Office Staff
Michael McManmon, Ed.D
CIP Founder & International Speaker
Heather Greene, M.B.A.
Executive Director
Tom Metzner, M.Ed.
Assistant Executive Director
Dan McManmon, B.A.
Director of Admissions and Marketing
Maggi Sanderson, B.A.
National Admissions Coordinator
Abby Tierney, B.A.
Summer Program Coordinato
Matthew Kosiorek
Site Development
Kim Nestler
Director of Human Resources
Melanie Moran
Quality Control Officer