Staff Directory for River Crossing YMCA

Alek Dinesen serves the Doylestown community and is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as well as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach. He is passionate about functional fitness, helping clients improve movement, enhance overall health and build strength that carries into everyday life.

Certifications: 

NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach (PN1)

Erin Drake serves the Easton community and brings eight years of experience as a W.I.T.S Certified Personal Trainer. She is also certified in Functional Training for Older Adults, with a strong focus on helping clients build strength and confidence through purposeful training. Erin is passionate about making fitness accessible for all ages and empowering individuals to feel their best, both physically and mentally.

Certifications: 
W.I.T.S Certified in Functional Training for Older Adults

Tiffany has proudly been with the YMCA for over 7 years serving members of our community.  She has a passion for helping others and leading with heart.  Tiffany currently splits her time between assisting members in our WOW Center and overseeing the Stay & Play department at the Quakertown location.  

Tiffany started her Y journey at the Quakertown branch as a part time Membership Specialist.  She quickly found passion in her role and continues to share the mission of the YMCA.  After a short leave during the pandemic, and welcoming her third child, Tiffany returned to the Y in a new position, serving families in Stay & Play.  She quickly advanced in her role and was offered a full time dual position, which is when she joined the WOW Center team.

Tiffany has a history of over 20 years in the customer service industry.  Prior to her employment with the YMCA, she spent many years behind the chair as a licensed hairstylist.  Her passion in the service industry has driven her to continue to not only assist others, but lead a team of amazing individuals here at the Y.

In her free time, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.  She is a devoted wife and a loving mother to 3 amazing sons.  Her boys not only play baseball for the local community teams and school teams, but also for travel teams. She and her husband can be found cheering them on from the sidelines whether it is somewhere local or anywhere in the country!  

Tiffany is proud to be part of an organization that serves our community, making a difference every day.
 

Chevaan Ellis serves the Easton and Nazareth communities and is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, as well as FMS Level 1 Certified. He specializes in sports performance training for athletes ranging from middle school through college, focusing on improving strength, movement quality and overall athletic performance to help clients excel in their sport.

Certifications: 
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
FMS (Functional Movement Screen) Level 1 Certified

Tyler Ely is a personal trainer serving Fairless Hills and Newtown, specializing in functional strength, resistance training, core development, and mobility. He focuses on helping clients improve performance, prevent injury, and achieve lasting fitness results.

Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Suzanne Farragher serves the Doylestown community and is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor with specialty training in yoga, cardio kickboxing, and bootcamp. She is passionate about helping individuals make time for their health and find the energy to stay active, creating motivating and engaging fitness experiences for all levels.

Certifications: 

ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor