Our Team
The JoyRide Team is the heartbeat of our mission to make the impossible possible. Every staff member brings a unique blend of experience, passion, and purpose to the arena each day, united by a deep belief in the transformative power of horses. More than instructors or support staff, they are mentors, motivators, and compassionate partners- walking alongside each rider on their journey of growth and discovery. Their dedication creates a space where challenges are met with courage, milestones are celebrated with joy, and every individual is empowered to thrive.
Tiffany Wallace
Director of Development and Marketing
Tiffany comes to JoyRide after attending Jamborees since it was founded. She has a passion for helping people, the community, and building relationships. She helped start a grassroots nonprofit and currently serves in a board position for 100+ Women Who Care-Cy-Fair, and has been involved with the organization for four years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a double minor in Marketing and Spanish from The University of Houston. She enjoys brunch and random acts of kindness. She is married to her husband Alan, of 15 years, and together they are raising their 3 boys Owen, Kipp, and Cade, and their German Shepherd rescue, Glory. If she’s not on a baseball or soccer field you can find her spending time with her family in the country or hosting dinner parties.
Tiffany@joyridecenter.org
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Alexis Reyes
Program Communications Manager
Alexis Reyes is a proud Texan, born and raised in Tomball, where her love for community, service, and animals first took root. Throughout high school, she was deeply involved in the Tomball High School FFA program and her local National Charity League (NCL) chapter, experiences that helped shape her strong sense of leadership and compassion for others.
A proud alumna of Sam Houston State University, Class of 2023, Alexis earned her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. During her time at SHSU, she was active in several student organizations, including Sigma Alpha Professional Agriculture Sorority, and served on the executive board of the SHSU Cattle Women’s Organization, where she built lifelong friendships and further developed her organizational and communication skills.
Since graduation, Alexis has returned to her hometown of Tomball and continues to stay actively involved in her community. She is a member of Real Life Ministries, Texas, where she participates in the Young Adults Ministry and serves on the social media team, helping to connect and inspire others through digital outreach.
Her love for horses began at the age of ten, when she first started riding, and grew into a long-standing passion for barrel racing and equestrian life. When Alexis discovered JoyRide Center, she found a place that perfectly combined her dedication to serving others with her lifelong love of horses. Being part of the JoyRide team has given her a sense of purpose and belonging; where her heart for helping people and her connection to horses truly come together.
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Wendy Brewer
PREP Program Manager
Wendy was raised in New Waverly, Texas. She met her husband and married in 1995. Wendy and her family moved to Magnolia, Texas in 2006. Wendy and her husband ran the Texas Opry in Magnolia, which was a live country music show and café for 6 years. Wendy is a mother of 6 boys. This is the greatest and most important accomplishment of her life. Her son Mac, who attends JoyRide, is autistic. From teaching and caring for Mac, she found another joy and passion that she has is caring and learning from others with special needs. In her free time, she loves singing, traveling, and spending as much time as possible with her family.
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Joy Breaux
PREP Program Assistant
Born and raised in Tomball, Texas, Joy has always had a love for horses and a heart for serving individuals with disabilities. Joining JoyRide Center provided the perfect opportunity to combine those two passions. As a member of the PREP Program team, Joy has the privilege of supporting participants while witnessing the incredible impact horses have on their confidence, personal growth, and independence. Each day serves as a reminder of how grateful Joy is to be part of the JoyRide family.
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Travis Cain
Facility Manager
Travis serves as the Facility Manager at Joyride Center, where he is dedicated to fostering a supportive and transformative environment for therapeutic horsemanship. With a steadfast commitment to excellence and care, he ensures that every aspect of Joyride’s facilities is maintained to the highest standards- creating a safe, welcoming, and inspiring space where riders, families, and volunteers can experience the healing connection between humans and horses.
A proud Marine Corps and Army veteran as well as an Eagle Scout, Travis brings a strong foundation of leadership, service, and integrity to his role. His years of military service instilled in him the values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance- qualities that now guide his work at Joyride. Whether he’s coordinating maintenance projects, assisting during lessons, or mentoring volunteers, Travis approaches each task with humility and purpose, knowing that his efforts directly support the growth and confidence of those Joyride serves.
Travis’s hands-on leadership style and genuine belief in the therapeutic power of horses make him an essential part of the Joyride team and its mission to empower individuals of all abilities. His calm presence and willingness to go above and beyond reflect not just a job, but a calling to serve and uplift others through meaningful work.
Outside of his time at Joyride, Travis enjoys spending time outdoors- hunting, fishing, and exploring nature with his loyal Chocolate Lab, Marley. He finds peace and fulfillment in the quiet moments of the countryside, where his love for animals, the outdoors, and purposeful living all come together.
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Carissa Inzerillo
EAL & Equine Development Coordinator
Carissa was and raised in Southern California and has had a love for horses since she was a little girl. She achieved her Bachelor’s of Science in Human Services- Mental Health from California State University- Fullerton in 2012. Carissa relocated to Texas late 2013 and then started as a volunteer at a therapeutic riding center in January of 2014 where she was a leader and sidewalker until an instructor encouraged her to become a CTRI. It was then that her purpose pivoted into a drive to help horses rehab and maintain soundness. This led to a 6.5 year career as a certified hoof care provider, focusing on care of the whole horse, including diet, correct trims, and rehabilitation methods, and soundness of the whole body. She became the primary farrier for the JoyRide herd in July of 2025 and joined the team full time in April of 2026.
Her drive in life comes from being a busy mother of 4 amazing kids and setting the best example possible for them. She tries to display integrity, honesty, discipline, work ethic, and a life lived in a manner worthy of the Gospel. She spends as much time as possible with the people she loves, and if not with them, you can find her at the barn with her heart horse, Canyon. She also enjoys music, plays several instruments, and is always up for a night of two-stepping.
Jessica Gieser
Lead PATH Certified Theraputic Riding Instructor, CTRI and PATH Intl. Mentor
Jessica Gieser serves as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor at JoyRide Center and holds PATH Intl. CTRI and Mentor certifications. She has been teaching in various capacities since 2010 and brings a lifelong passion for horses to her work. Jessica has owned and ridden horses for more than 20 years. Alongside that and participating in local shows she developed a deep appreciation for the unique partnership between horse and rider.
After relocating to Texas in 2017, Jessica continued pursuing her passion for horsemanship and helping others through equine-assisted services. At JoyRide Center, she is dedicated to creating a welcoming and encouraging environment where riders of all abilities can build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections through horses.
Outside of the barn, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and caring for her two miniature horses, tiny dogs, sugar gliders and axolotls. She feels honored to be part of the JoyRide mission and grateful for the opportunity to combine her love of horses, teaching, and helping others each day.
Katelyn Edmonds
Riding Instructor-in-training
Growing up in the Spring area, she has had a love for horses for as long as she can remember. She always dreamed of working with and training them but quickly learned that success in this field takes dedication, patience, and hard work. She spent many years on her family’s ranch, where she learned the value of responsibility and perseverance. Horses have been a part of her life for over 13 years, and she has raised cattle her entire life with the help of her grandpa until she was old enough to take over herself. To this day, her family ranch has taught her what it truly takes to be successful and achieve her goals.
Throughout high school, she discovered another passion—working with individuals with special needs. She loved watching people achieve goals they once thought were out of reach, which inspired her to start volunteering at a therapeutic riding facility. It didn’t take long for her to realize she had found her calling.
That path led her to JoyRide Center, where she began working toward becoming a certified therapeutic riding instructor. From the very beginning, she knew she was right where she belonged. JoyRide has given her the opportunity to combine her love for horses and her passion for helping others, and she feels incredibly grateful to be part of such a meaningful and rewarding team and community.
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Amanda Weber
Day Program Mentor
Amanda graduated from Klein High School in 2009. That fall, Amanda began riding lessons at JoyRide. In recognition of her skills and commitment, she trained as a volunteer and became a sidewalker and a horse handler. Once the day program was formed, Amanda began working with the young adults as a mentor. Amanda, an avid equestrian competitor, has won many trophies, belt buckles, and ribbons galore as an Equestrian with Disabilities Rider in Quarter Horse shows. Still committed to learning, Amanda is currently taking reining lessons. She loves taking care of her 3 horses, Forrest, Bella, and Bodemeister.
Board of
Directors
Leonard Kalfayan
President
Mary Brezina
Secretary
Bill McDonald
Vice President