Beyond the Insights: Mary Curry
“Beyond the Insights” is a monthly spotlight on the people behind KS&R. Each feature explores the passions, commitments, and experiences that shape how our team shows up for clients and communities.
At KS&R, Mary Curry leads within our Healthcare team. Outside of work, she’s spent the past decade leading in a very different environment: the outdoors, as Scoutmaster for her son’s Boy Scout troop.
Mary’s connection to Scouting started with her family. With both her father and brother achieving Eagle Scout, she wanted to support her son when he joined. When no one else stepped forward to lead, she did, even though she wasn’t sure what to expect.
“I was nervous that I wouldn’t know what I was doing,” she says. “Ten years later, I’ve learned as much about leading and myself as I’ve taught the boys.”
Her time as Scoutmaster has taken her well beyond meetings and merit badges. She’s led adventurous hikes, camped in extreme conditions, and helped guide youth through increasingly independent experiences, including a fully self-planned summer camp.
Looking back, what stands out most is the journey she’s shared not just with her son, but with the broader group.
“I couldn’t imagine a better way to spend my time with my son,” she reflects. “But it isn’t just about that. For many of the youth I have led, I got to be a part of their journey and see their accomplishments.”
That long-term impact is especially meaningful today. Four of the original five scouts who joined alongside her son are still in the troop, all nearing the rank of Eagle Scout.
“The boys set out to earn this award, and I have helped and led them. It feels like they will all achieve this goal.”
For Mary, the experience has reinforced a simple but powerful perspective on leadership and service.
“It does not matter if you do not have experience. What matters is having a heart for service and being comfortable with not knowing,” she says. “There will be difficult conversations and decisions, but the growth you get to be a part of is worth being uncomfortable.”
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