Rebecca began volunteering at Compassionate Friends Therapeutic Riding Center in 2017. Having a background of working with children with disabilities, Rebecca enjoys being able to mix her professional passion and love for animals. She is currently a licensed social worker at Pemberton Township High School.

Board Member

James Cusick

Board Member

Julia Allison

After riding as a child, JoEllen came back to horses in 2004.   She is always inspired by the horses' ability to sense our emotions and give feedback. She has been a volunteer for CFTRC since 2014.  JoEllen’s focus is helping our horses find their best selves to share with our students.

Board Member

JoEllen Holberg 

Contact @ jholberg@cftrc.org

Board Member

Rebecca Mc Allister

Vince began volunteering at Compassionate Friends Therapeutic Riding Center in January of 2012. From the moment Vince stepped onto the farm he was hooked.  Previously he was a Trustee to the Paramus Board of Education and President of the Brittany Condominium Owners Association. He currently works for the Campbell's Company in Camden and lives in Medford.

Board Member

Vince Dispenza 


Jack has been working with Compassionate Friends since its inception as the Chief Operations Officer and Treasurer.  He has been an avid rider since he was 7 years old and has been involved in competitive trail riding and eventing.

Chief Operations Officer - Board Member

Jack Allison

Contact @ jallison@cftrc.org

President and Program Director - Board Member
Sherri Briggs

Certified PATH Instructor and Mentor
Contact @ sbriggs@cftrc.org

Sherri founded Compassionate Friends Therapeutic Riding Center (CFTRC) in 2007.  She is a Certified PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) Instructor and a mentor for aspiring PATH instructors.  Sherri continues to dedicate herself to providing beneficial therapeutic instruction to individuals with developmental, musculoskeletal and neurological disabilities.