Mary Paige Kurilla is the daughter and spouse of U.S. Army soldiers and knows well the challenges and triumphs of military family life.
Mary Paige and her husband, Erik have been married for 27 years and have two amazing daughters, Michelle, a 2022 graduate of Harvard University, and Sophie, a rising junior attending Tufts University.
Her commitment to helping military community members thrive through holistic wellness practices is the driving force behind Mary Paige becoming a 500-hr Registered Yoga Instructor and a certified Master Re- silience Trainer. She is trained in trauma-sensitive, therapeutic, and adaptive yoga, utilizing specialized skills to help improve the mental and physical well-being of our nation’s military heroes.
Over the years, Mary Paige has served in a variety of leadership positions for numerous nonprofit and volunteer organizations. As a full- time volunteer dedicated to serving military families for nearly three decades, Mary Paige has been recognized with numerous awards and dec- orations, including the Infantry Shield of Sparta, the Outstanding Civilian Award, and the Dr. Mary E. Walker Award.
Mary Paige earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University and has a Master of Science in Elementary Ed- ucation. She was an elementary school teacher for a number of years before choosing to prioritize raising her children and volunteering to serve within the many military communities that the Kurillas have called home. Mary Paige’s greatest joy is spending time with her family and friends and advocating on behalf of military service members and their families.
