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Mitch Carr
Director, RIC's Helen M. Galvin Health and Fitness Center and Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Sports Program
I am the Principal Investigator on RIC’s component of NCPAD and have a MS in Education - Exercise Physiology, University of Akron 1998 and a BS in Sports Medicine, Heidelberg College 1997, where I played college basketball. I enjoy competing in running events, biking, Cubs games, golfing, playing with my dog and traveling with my wife Kathleen. Chairman of Mayor Daley’s Fitness Council, 2004-2005. Started at RIC: August, 1999
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Patrick Byrne
Golf Instructor and Sled Hockey Coach
I enjoy playing sled hockey and golf and visiting Ireland. Started at RIC: 2004
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Jennifer DiLaura
Caring for Kids and Paralympic Services Coordinator
I graduated from the University of Iowa with a Masters in Therapeutic Recreation. When I am not at work, I enjoy hanging out with family and friends, watching the Hawkeyes and going cycling or kayacking. Started at RIC: April, 2008
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Pam Ferris
Fitness Specialist
Started RIC: December 2008
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Raquel Gonzales
Fitness Specialist
I have a BS in Kinesiology from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My hobbies and interests include: sports and outdoor activities, running, sketching, playing the guitar, traveling and spending time with friends and family. Started at RIC: August, 2005
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Stephanie Kanter
Business Support Manager
When I am not busy behind the scenes of the Sports and Fitness Programs, I enjoy running after my daughter and spending time with my family and friends and traveling. Started at RIC: April, 2005
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Heidi Majerczak
Caring for Kids Program Assistant
I have a B.S. in Recreation with an emphasis in Recreational Therapy from Arizona State University . I have worked at RIC in many different areas such as T-Rec, Injury Prevention and most recently the Caring for Kids Program. I enjoy swimming, running, hanging out with family and friends. Helping out with the Caring for Kids Program has been a great experience! Started at RIC: October 1998
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Carolyn Mueller
Manager, Fitness Services
I have a MS in Kinesiology – Nutrition and Physical Activity, from James Madison University, VA and a BS in Exercise Science from Pfeiffer University, NC, where I played soccer. I am a certified personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. My interests include running, playing soccer, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. Started at RIC: September 2008
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Pearl Ragalie
Administrative Assistant
I love music and visiting my grandsons Christopher and James in Denmark. Started at RIC: 1986
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Cassie Smith
Caring for Kids Program Specialist
Started at RIC: October 2008
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Trent Thenhaus
Adaptive Sports and Recreation Coordinator
Started at RIC: May 2009
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