A resident of Los Angeles, California, Alicyn Roy is dedicated to volunteering for a variety of local charitable organizations located in Orange County. Merchant Services is one of the few companies to stand by its commitment to corporate philanthropy and social responsibility. Alicyn Roy has been involved in various charities through her work at Merchant Services including raising funds for disaster relief funds for the Japanese earthquake and Pacific tsunami victims.
At an early age, Alicyn Roy developed a life-long passion for horseback riding. Her first experience came at the age of 6 when her grandmother and mother took her to experience pony rides at Griffith Park in LA. Shortly after that, Alicyn began her formal riding training, working at the local horse barn to help pay for lessons. Alicyn now owns a horse names Setero and together they have won a number of championships. Alicyn Roy was crowned as the Champion by the CPHA in the 22 years and older category. Riding Setero, Alicyn not only dominated the CPHA Foundation, but also the SFHJA Challenge, and the LAHJA LA Saddlery Junior/ Senior medals. Alicyn Roy also has a passion for photography and traveling. Photographs of Alicyn’s hot air balloon adventure in Loire Valley, France, were chosen by Conde Nast for the Dream Trip Traveler Contest and featured on their website as a finalist among all of the submissions for the contest.