Ryan Massengill
Superintendent of Recreation
Ryan leads our recreation team to go above and beyond the standards in therapeutic recreation to maximize the potential of individuals with special needs and meet their recreation goals. She has a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Administration with an Emphasis on Therapeutic Recreation. She is also a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP). She started at RGA in 2009 as a Recreation Coordinator and in 2014 promoted to Superintendent of Recreation. Prior to working with RGA she held a Recreation Specialist position with South West Special Recreation Association and part-time roles with Tri-County Special Recreation Association.
630.325.3857 (press 2 for Gateway SRA)
ryanm@raygraham.org
Michael Baig
Recreation Coordinator (Fitness, Social Clubs, Bowling, Diners Clubs)
Michael has been a tremendous asset to Gateway SRA and Ray Graham Association for more than 20 years. He has previously served as a home manager for residential services providing support to people who live in their homes. Michael is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Gateway SRA’s social clubs, fitness, and bowling programs. Michael is also an athletics coach for the Gateway SRA Gators. Coaching sports such as basketball, softball and powerlifting. Michael is passionate about the field of special recreation and supporting people to live their lives to the fullest.
630.325.3857 (press 2 for Gateway SRA)
mbaig@raygraham.org
Carolyn Strasen
Recreation and Sports Coordinator (Gators Athletics and Unified Sports)
As a dedicated member of the special recreation community, Carolyn has been in the field for more than 20 years. Previous to working with Gateway SRA and Ray Graham Association, she has worked as a Staff Support Coordinator for Western DuPage Special Recreation Association as well as an Employment Specialist for Ray Graham Association. Carolyn has dedicated 14 years to Gateway SRA sports and athletic program. She coordinators the entire Special Olympics curriculum along with other programming for training and adventure camps. Carolyn has obtained her master’s degree in Adapted Physical Activity from Northern Illinois University. Carolyn’s specialty and passion is sports!
630.325.3857 (press 2 for Gateway SRA)
carolyns2@raygraham.org
Brenna Dill
Recreation and Camp Director (Camps, Youth, Swim Lessons, Culinary, Special Events, Vacation Trips, School Supports)
Outdoor fun is life! Brenna specializes is Outdoor Recreation having completed her bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University. Brenna currently coordinates our SRA’s camp programs, winter, spring and summer. Brenna also creates youth programming initiatives, special events, adaptive swim programs, and vacation trips. Brenna has a passion for bringing the outdoors and people with disabilities together to experience something amazing.
630.325.3857 (press 2 for Gateway SRA)
bdill@raygraham.org
Pedro (Peter) Torres
Recreation Coordinator for Elevate
Throughout Peter’s 20-year career, he has gained a great amount of experience working with all ages of individuals with disabilities ranging from 3-98. Peter’s experiences have taken place in School Transportation, Classrooms, ABA Therapy Services, Coaching Special Olympics, High School Job Coaching/Job Placement, Job Development and now a Recreation Coordinator for Gateway SRA. With each experience that he has had, each one has helped him become more successful at the next. Peter has demonstrated the ability to have patience in the hardest of times and to show his support with co-workers, clients and anyone that he has worked with. Peter strives to do the best in everything he does whether it’s something new or something he’s had experience with in the past.
630.325.3857 (press 2 for Gateway SRA)
ptorres@raygraham.org
Part Time Team Members:
Isaiah, Justina, Joey, Keyosha, Miranda, Krista, Ethan, Mike D, Ashely, Brianna, Sarah, Alex, Danielle, Jim
Specialty Volunteers:
Jim Blackmon