Our Team
Danielle Johnston
Founder & CEO
Danielle’s story is a testament to courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment. At the age of 19, Danielle's life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on October 31, 2004—a date that would mark the beginning of a profound and challenging journey. The words “You have Cancer” echoed four times in her life, first with her own diagnosis, then with her mother’s battle with both breast cancer and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and finally, with her father’s prostate cancer diagnosis. In her quest to make a meaningful impact, Danielle founded Dream Rydes, a non-profit organization born from a deeply personal mission. Danielle’s career also includes work with Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, where she contributes to the development of new oncology treatments. Her dedication to improving the lives of cancer patients and their families shines through in everything she does.
Claudette Ferro
Marketing Director
Claudette is passionate about bridging gaps in healthcare. to make it accessible to underserved communities in Houston and around the world. She's always crafting or creating designs for her upcycled fashion designs or for charity.
Katie Galindo
Director of Development
Katie brings a deep passion for connecting people with meaningful causes. From her early days as a teacher to leading hospitality efforts in churches and museums, and most recently serving as a Development Director at a private school-Katie has always been driven by a heart for community and impact. She's now channeling that experience and energy into supporting pediatric oncology patients and their