Michael McGrath
Michael McGrathCEO & Head Coach
Mike is the Founder & CEO 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.

(804) 239-0695

EDUCATION

  • Masters from Virginia Commonwealth University (2004)

  • Bachelors from Virginia Tech (2000)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

  • Commonwealth of Virginia Postgraduate Teaching License: Specific Learning Disabilities, K-12

  • Wilson Reading System – Level 1

  • Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement-IV

  • Crossfit Level 1

  • Commonwealth of Virginia Early Intervention Professional

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

  • QBS Safety Care Certification

EXPERIENCE

  • Special Education Teacher

  • Private Tutor

  • Therapeutic Recreation Aide

  • Paraprofessional

  • After School Program Director for children with Autism grades K-2

Michael McGrath
Michael McGrathCEO & Head Coach
Mike is the Founder & CEO 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.

(804) 239-0695

EDUCATION

  • Masters from Virginia Commonwealth University (2004)

  • Bachelors from Virginia Tech (2000)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

  • Commonwealth of Virginia Postgraduate Teaching License: Specific Learning Disabilities, K-12

  • Wilson Reading System – Level 1

  • Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement-IV

  • Crossfit Level 1

  • Commonwealth of Virginia Early Intervention Professional

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

  • QBS Safety Care Certification

EXPERIENCE

  • Special Education Teacher

  • Private Tutor

  • Therapeutic Recreation Aide

  • Paraprofessional

  • After School Program Director for children with Autism grades K-2

Jocelyn Ingram
Jocelyn IngramCOO & 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 paddle boarding, relaxing in her hammock, and binge watching tv series.

(804) 245-6521

EDUCATION

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

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

  • ACSM EP (Exercise Physiologist)

  • ACSM/EC Autism Exercise Specialist

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

  • QBS Safety Care Certification

EXPERIENCE

  • Exercise Physiologist at Sheltering Arms

  • Care Attendant

  • Lil’ Kickers Soccer Coach

  • Daycare Teacher

Jocelyn Ingram
Jocelyn IngramCOO & 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 paddle boarding, relaxing in her hammock, and binge watching tv series.

(804) 245-6521

EDUCATION

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

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

  • ACSM EP (Exercise Physiologist)

  • ACSM/EC Autism Exercise Specialist

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

  • QBS Safety Care Certification

EXPERIENCE

  • Exercise Physiologist at Sheltering Arms

  • Care Attendant

  • Lil’ Kickers Soccer Coach

  • Daycare Teacher

Joanna Wylie
Joanna WylieCommunity Relations Director & Head Coach
Joanna Wylie is a married mom of three beautiful children, one of which has autism and an intellectual disability. Her son started with RCIG in 2017 and soon after Joanna signed up to be a volunteer coach. That led to sitting on the RCIG Board of Directors as President from 2018-2022 and finally joining the team as a part of our staff!

Prior to her life at RCIG, Joanna was a Global Pharmaceutical Meeting Manager. Joanna 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.

(804) 572-6357

EDUCATION

  • James Madison University

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

  • American Red Cross Pediatric & Adult CPR/FA/AED
  • American Red Cross Blood Borne Pathogen Training
  • Certified Paraprofessional
  • QBS Safety Care Certification

Joanna Wylie
Joanna WylieCommunity Relations Director & Head Coach
Joanna Wylie is a married mom of three beautiful children, one of which has autism and an intellectual disability. Her son started with RCIG in 2017 and soon after Joanna signed up to be a volunteer coach. That led to sitting on the RCIG Board of Directors as President from 2018-2022 and finally joining the team as a part of our staff!

Prior to her life at RCIG, Joanna was a Global Pharmaceutical Meeting Manager. Joanna 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.

(804) 572-6357

EDUCATION

  • James Madison University

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

  • American Red Cross Pediatric & Adult CPR/FA/AED
  • American Red Cross Blood Borne Pathogen Training
  • Certified Paraprofessional
  • QBS Safety Care Certification

Pippin Ward
Pippin WardVolunteer Coordinator & Head Coach
Pippin was raised in Culpeper, VA and moved to Richmond for school, where she recently received a B.S. in Exercise Science from VCU. Her hobbies include listening to music; mostly being an avid Harry Styles fan, spending quality time with friends and family, and playing with her cat, Freya. A fun fact about her is that she has over 25 tattoos! Pippin enjoyed her time at RCIG for her internship experience, and is now part of the team as our Volunteer Coordinator!

EDUCATION

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

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

  • QBS Safety Care Certification

  • American Red Cross Pediatric & Adult CPR/FA/AED
Pippin Ward
Pippin WardVolunteer Coordinator & Head Coach

EDUCATION

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

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

  • QBS Safety Care Certification

  • American Red Cross Pediatric & Adult CPR/FA/AED
Stephanie Overbeck
Stephanie OverbeckAdministrative Coordinator & Head Coach
Stephanie was born and raised in Mechanicsville, VA. She enjoys traveling, making art, taking walks, and loves working with her friends with unique abilities. When not working at the gym she enjoys serving at her church’s children’s ministry.

EDUCATION

  • BA Studio Arts

  • Master’s in Human Services

  • Currently working on Master’s in Christian Ministry

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

  • QBS Safety Care Certification

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

EXPERIENCE

  • Caregiver since 2019 for 4 different families
  • Instructional Assistant in an Autism Classroom
  • Teacher Assistant at The Faison Center
Stephanie Overbeck
Stephanie OverbeckAdministrative Coordinator & Head Coach
Stephanie was born and raised in Mechanicsville, VA. She enjoys traveling, making art, taking walks, and loves working with her friends with unique abilities. When not working at the gym she enjoys serving at her church’s children’s ministry.

EDUCATION

  • BA Studio Arts

  • Master’s in Human Services

  • Currently working on Master’s in Christian Ministry

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

  • QBS Safety Care Certification

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

EXPERIENCE

  • Caregiver since 2019 for 4 different families
  • Instructional Assistant in an Autism Classroom

  • Teacher Assistant at The Faison Center

Hailey Vallone
Hailey ValloneCommunity Relations Assistant & Head Coach
Hailey was born and raised in Bristow, Virginia, and moved to Richmond to attend VCU. She is obtaining her B.S. in Exercise Science, with a minor concentration in Psychology. 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!

EDUCATION

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

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

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

EXPERIENCE

  • Intern at RCIG Fall Semester of 2023
Hailey Vallone
Hailey ValloneCommunity Relations Assistant & Head Coach
Hailey was born and raised in Bristow, Virginia, and moved to Richmond to attend VCU. She is obtaining her B.S. in Exercise Science, with a minor concentration in Psychology. 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!

EDUCATION

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

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

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

EXPERIENCE

  • Intern at RCIG Fall Semester of 2023

Susan Pak
Susan PakCoach
Susan was born and raised in Richmond, VA. She loves spending time with friends and family, working out, reading, arts and crafts (doodling, painting, etc.), and being outside.

EDUCATION

  • BA Sociology, Minor in Spanish, University of Mary Washington (2020)

  • Master of Education in Special Education, Adapted Curriculum K-12, University of Mary Washington (2021)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

  • Virginia Postgraduate Professional License: Special Education, Adapted Curriculum K-12

  • CPR/FA/AED

EXPERIENCE

  • Exceptional Education Teacher, self-contained

  • Babysitter and Nanny to children ages 2-18 with different disabilities

Susan Pak
Susan PakCoach
Susan was born and raised in Richmond, VA. She loves spending time with friends and family, working out, reading, arts and crafts (doodling, painting, etc.), and being outside.

EDUCATION

  • BA Sociology, Minor in Spanish, University of Mary Washington (2020)

  • Master of Education in Special Education, Adapted Curriculum K-12, University of Mary Washington (2021)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

  • Virginia Postgraduate Professional License: Special Education, Adapted Curriculum K-12

  • CPR/FA/AED

EXPERIENCE

  • Exceptional Education Teacher, self-contained
  • Babysitter and Nanny to children ages 2-18 with different disabilities

Ellie Flanzenbaum
Ellie FlanzenbaumCoach
Ellie was born and raised in Glenn Allen, Virginia. She is obtaining her B.A. in Psychology with a concentration on Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of North Carolina – Wilmington. She plans on becoming an ABA therapist. Ellie loves spending time with her family and friends, fostering kittens, and traveling. Ellie started out as a volunteer in 2020, and is now a part time Coach when she is home from college!

EDUCATION

  • BA Psychology, Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis, University of North Carolina – Wilmington (Degree in Progress)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

  • CPR/FA/AED

EXPERIENCE

  • Support Associate for a teenager with special needs

  • President of Circle of Friends at Deep Run High School

  • Babysitter to children ages 0-13 with different disabilities

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