Michael McGrath
Michael McGrathFounder, Executive Director & Head Coach
Mike is the Founder & Executive Director of RCIG. He is married, has two sons, and was born and raised in Richmond, VA. Mike enjoys Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, fishing, mountain biking, and hiking.

  • Masters from Virginia Commonwealth University (2004)

  • Commonwealth of Virginia Early Intervention Professional

  • American Red Cross Pediatric & Adult CPR/FA/AED

  • Previously QBS Safety Care Certified

  • Special Education Teacher

  • Therapeutic Recreation Aide

  • Paraprofessional

Jocelyn Childress
Jocelyn ChildressChief Operating Officer & Head Coach
Jocelyn was born and raised in Midlothian, VA. She loves spending time with her family and friends, doing anything outdoors. Her favorite activities are going to the gym with her husband, taking her dog for long walks, and binge watching TV series.

  • BS Exercise Science, Minor in Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University (2019)

  • ACSM EP (Exercise Physiologist)

  • ACSM/EC Autism Exercise Specialist

  • American Heart Association Pediatric & Adult CPR/FA/AED

  • Previously QBS Safety Care Certified

  • Exercise Physiologist at Sheltering Arms

  • Lil’ Kickers Soccer Coach

Joanna Wylie
Joanna WylieCommunity Relations Director & Head Coach
Joanna is a married mom of three beautiful children, one of which has autism and an intellectual disability. She is a proud kidney donor and enjoys speaking at events for VCU in efforts to educate others about living kidney donations and is always advocating for her son and others.
  • American Red Cross Pediatric & Adult CPR/FA/AED
  • American Red Cross Blood Borne Pathogen Training
  • Certified Paraprofessional

  • QBS Safety Care Certification

Hailey Vallone
Hailey ValloneCommunity Relations Coordinator & Head Coach
Hailey was born and raised in Bristow, Virginia, and moved to Richmond to attend VCU. Some of her hobbies include: going to concerts, collecting vinyl records, and thrifting in Carytown. She loves to spend time in Williamsburg, VA with her friends and family. Hailey loved her time as an intern at RCIG and is excited to enter her new role assisting Joanna Wylie with community relations & fundraising!

  • BS Exercise Science, Minor in Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University (2023)

  • American Red Cross Pediatric & Adult CPR/FA/AED

  • Intern at RCIG Fall Semester of 2023

Yesenia Gaytan
Yesenia GaytanCoach
Yesenia was born and raised right here in RVA! She is an avid collector of various different things (trading cards, figures, books, keychains, video games, etc.) and enjoys going to events and festivals with family and friends.

  • BS Exercise Science, Virginia Commonwealth University (In Progress)

  • CPR/FA/AED

  • Intern Coach at RCIG

Nevaeh Washington
Nevaeh WashingtonCoach
Nevaeh grew up with a large family in Gloucester, VA and spent most of her childhood playing outside or camping. She played basically every sport growing up, but as she got older, stuck with volleyball and played that for 7+ years. As Nevaeh has gotten older she has really enjoyed spending time with family and friends, working out, hiking, and traveling.

  • BS Exercise Science, Virginia Commonwealth University (2025)

  • CPR/FA/AED

  • Intern Coach at RCIG

  • Intern at Inclusive Fitness & Health

Anisa Shala
Anisa ShalaCoach
Anisa was born and raised in Henrico, VA. She enjoys music, video games, fashion, art, and everything artistic/creative. Anisa loves to spend time with her family and friends, especially her cousins and little sister.

  • Intern Coach at RCIG

  • Volunteered for the Autism Society of Central Virginia for 5 years

  • Volunteered with Friendship Circle of Virginia for two years and entering third year as a member of the Teen Leadership Board

MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Alex Wylie – President

Christine Schwab – Secretary

Marissa Downs – Board Member

Richard Myers – Board Member

Becky Arruda – Board Member

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There are over 17,000 school age individuals, and even more adults, with disabilities in the Greater Richmond area. We’re All In to reach as many people as possible, but we need your help.