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We take great pleasure in welcoming Leigh Darilek (UT-Austin 1996) as the newest member of the Terry Scholars Fund (TSF) Board of Directors.

The Board of the Terry Scholars Fund is comprised of Terry Alumni from different educational and professional backgrounds. Two members of the Terry Foundation’s Board of Directors also serve on this Board to ensure consistency in the execution of the Terry mission and vision.

This committed group is tasked with ensuring that the Terry Scholars Fund successfully and responsibly supports the Terry Scholarship Program and the donors who choose to invest in future generations of Terry Scholars. Leigh’s term on the Board will be from 2024 to 2026.

About Leigh

Leigh Darilek is a 1996 UT Terry Scholar from Gonzales, Texas. She has over 20 years of experience in communications, events and marketing across various industries. Leigh holds a Bachelor of Journalism (UT, 2000), a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (UT, 2007), and Master’s in Sport & Exercise Psychology (UNCG, 2009).

She has served as interview panelist, attended spring picnics and fall dinners, has been an officer of the San Antonio Alumni Chapter, and served as an Alumni Advisory Board Member for the Terry Foundation. She began her service as a Board Member to the Terry Scholars Fund in 2024.

Leigh’s passions include photography and wine. She has numerous international photography honors and holds a WSET Level 2 in Wine. She has been able to volunteer her time and wine experience as a judge in the San Antonio Rodeo Wine Competition and with Vibrant Works Dining in the Dark event.

Leigh with fellow Terry Interview Panelists (2024)

Leigh with fellow Terry Interview Panelists (2024)

Current Terry Scholars Fund Board of Directors

Meyling Ly Ortiz (TAMU 1999)
Terry Scholars Fund Board Chair

Harrison Pierce (UTSA 2008)

Leigh Darilek (UT 1996)

Yvonne Rode Moody (TAMU 1987)
Terry Foundation President and CEO

Brian Yarbrough (UT 1988), Terry Scholar
Terry Foundation Board Chair

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