Mary De Loache Terry is a fourth-generation Dallas native with a long history of service in the community. She has held active volunteer and leadership roles with St. Rita Catholic Church and School, Jesuit College Preparatory School, Ursuline Academy of Dallas, Junior League of Dallas, and Catholic Charities of Dallas, among others. She currently serves on the board of Cristo Rey Dallas and has previously served on the boards of the Notre Dame School of Dallas, the Jesuit Dallas Museum, and The Catholic Foundation.
Mary graduated from Ursuline Academy and earned a degree in sociology from the University of North Texas. She began her career working with children with disabilities at the Denton State School, an experience that helped shape her lasting commitment to children and families. In 2006, she and her husband, Mike Terry, co-founded The Mike & Mary Terry Family Foundation, which continues to support children, families, and vulnerable neighbors across North Texas today. Mary and Mike are the proud parents of three grown children and the grandparents to seven. Outside of volunteering, Mary enjoys traveling with family and friends and spending time in the great outdoors.
