Staff Directory for River Crossing YMCA

Paul Rafalowski is a Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Specialist with a mission and purpose to help people lose weight and get startedin their personalized fitness program. Having achieved and maintained a weight loss of more than 85 lbs. for over a decade, his passion is to help others. 

Paul's high weight experience better enables him to understand the many challenges and issues related to obesity. More importantly, he is helping individuals lose weight, reduce body fat, increase muscle mass as well as improve their overall health. 

Currently he is working with participants in the YMCA's Healthy Lifestyles and Heart Strong programs and personal clients.

Paul trains at the Doylestown branch. 

Dana Resente serves the Doylestown community and is both a NASM and NCSF Certified Personal Trainer. She is an advanced instructor for Les Mills Tone, Sh’Bam, and BodyJam, and also teaches BodyPump, Les Mills Core, and BodyAttack. Dana is SilverSneakers certified and a NASM Senior Fitness Specialist, with a strong passion for helping individuals of all ages stay active, strong and confident through engaging and effective fitness programs.

Certifications: 

NASM and NCSF Certified Personal Trainer

Glady Reyes-Diaz is a seasoned personal trainer based in Fairless Hills with over 20 years of experience guiding clients toward their fitness goals. She brings expertise in strength, group fitness, and spin training, while also leading THRIVE Cancer Wellness programs and volunteering with veterans’ fitness initiatives.

Certifications: 

NASM Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Certified Instructor
Group Fitness Instructor (GFI): Les MillsBody Pump, Silver Sneakers, Schwinn/Keiser Certified Spin Instructor

Caitlyn is a former Y gymnast for twelve years, joining our coaching staff in 2018. In addition to coaching at the Y she coached at Centre Elite Gymnastics while she was in college. She is a Penn State University graduate with a degree in BioBehavioral Health and is currently working on her masters degree at Lehigh University.  In the spring of 2025 she took over the role of Head Coach.   She is CPR,  First Aid certified, Safesport, Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Certified.

Lisa Rogers is a personal trainer serving Fairless Hills and Newtown who specializes in functional training, cycling, and group fitness for all ages. She combines TRX, cycling, and Silver Sneakers programming to help clients improve strength, mobility, and overall wellness.

Certifications: 

SCW Certified Personal Trainer
Schwinn Cycle Instructor
TRX Level 1 Coach
Silver Sneakers Instructor

Kayli Sassaman began her dance training at age four at Shannon Carney Dance Academy, where she developed a love for movement and artistry that inspired her to pursue dance professionally. She graduated from Towson University with a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography. During her time at Towson, she deepened her training in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, and aerial technique under the guidance of esteemed faculty members. As an active member of the dance community, Kayli was inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts, recognizing her commitment to academic achievement, artistic excellence, and leadership within the field of dance. She has also had the opportunity to perform in diverse works by Runqiao Du, Erin Du, Sarah Olson, Alison Seidenstricker, Vincent Thomas, Maria Torres, and GALLIM Dance Company. She has also choreographed works for student-led performances, dance films, and her senior capstone concert. In addition to her dedication to dance, Kayli discovered a passion for fitness and cross-training. She is a certified Barre instructor and teaches group fitness classes. She continues to pursue a professional career in dance while expanding her artistry as a performer, choreographer, and educator. With a love for dance and teaching, she is excited to inspire and support dancers as they grow in confidence, technique, and artistry.