Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright is a ninth-generation Georgian and proud Texan for more than 40 years. Pamela is a successful entrepreneur, community volunteer, philanthropist, wife, mother and grandmother. Together with her husband, John Griffin Wright, she co-founded two Houston-based jewelry and luxury goods businesses. Her jewelry designs have been enjoyed by First Ladies, wives of Cabinet members, and have been featured in a popular Netflix series. A third-generation DAR legacy member, Pamela credits her mother and grandmothers with inspiring her deep appreciation for heritage and family. The great-granddaughter of an Italian immigrant, she is the first President General of Italian descent. 

A Magna cum laude graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, she pursued graduate studies at the University of Arkansas, and holds professional certifications from the Gemological Institute of America, the National Pawnbrokers Association, and accreditation from the International Society of Appraisers. Longtime members of Second Baptist Church in Houston, the Wrights are proud parents of two children and six grandchildren, all of whom are life members of the Children of the American Revolution. Their daughter-in-law was honored as the 2022 DAR National Outstanding Junior member.

Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright is the 46th President General Daughters of the American Revolution and is the second Texan to hold this esteemed office. She is the only DAR member to have served consecutively as Chaplain General, First Vice President General and President General. 

Mrs. Wright holds numerous honorary designations, including Honorary President General, NSDAR; Honorary State Regent, Texas DAR; Honorary Chapter Regent, Lady Washington; Honorary Senior Vice President, National Society Children of the American Revolution; and Honorary Senior State President, Texas C.A.R.

 Memberships

• National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (President General 2022-2025, Honorary President General)

• National Gavel Society

• First Families of Georgia 1733-1797

• National Society Descendants of American Farmers (Charter Member #1)

• National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century (Texas Society, State Librarian)

• Colonial Dames of America

• Presidential Families of America

• National Society United States Daughters of 1812

• National Society Daughters of the American Colonists

• Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars

• National Society of the Dames of the Court of Honor

• National Society Southern Dames of America

• Hood's Texas Brigade Association

• Order of the Steel Magnolias

• National Society Magna Charta Dames

• National Society Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims

• Order of Americans of Armorial Ancestry

• Friends & Descendants of St George's (Descendants of Knights of the Garter)

• Society of Descendants of Knights of the Most Noble Order of the Garter

• National Society Daughters of Colonial Wars

• Order of Descendants of Colonial Cavaliers

• Order of First Families of Connecticut 1633-1662

• Order of the First Families of Maine

• Guild of Colonial Artisans and Tradesmen 1607-1783

Hereditary Society Awards

• NSDAR Texas Outstanding Junior 1993

• TXDAR Juniors Choice Chapter Regent 2000

• TXDAR Texas Honorary Junior for Life 2005

• TXDAR Texas Junior VIP Award 2009

• NSDAR Community Service Award

• NSDAR Women in the Arts Award

• NSDAR Women in American History Award

• SAR Martha Washington Medal 1997

• SAR Medal of Appreciation 2001

• SAR Bronze SAR-C.A.R. Medal 2004

• SAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal 2023

• SAR Daughters of Liberty Medal 2024

• SAR Henry Knox Medal, 2025

• SAR George Washington Distinguished Service Award 2026

• Texas Genealogical College Hall of Fame 2019

• Farmers President National Medal with Bee

• Farmers Registrar National Award 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

• Farmers Member of the Year 2024

 

Community Service & Awards

• Commission of the Yellow Rose of Texas conferred by Texas Governor, 2022

• Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival, Edwin P. Hubble Medal of Initiative, 2026

• Woman of Valor Award, Military Women’s Memorial 2025

• Houston Woman Magazine Cover Girl 2022, 2008

• Better Business Bureau Pinnacle Award for Jewelers 2025, 2019, 2011

• Better Business Bureau Winner of Distinction 2006-2025

• Citizens for Animal Protection Hall of Fame 2020

• Houston’s 25 Most Beautiful 2018

• Houston Treasure 2017

• NPA National Community Outreach Award 2016

• Honorary CAP Gala Chair 2016

• Houston Children’s Charity Helping Hands Award 2016

• Breakthrough Woman 2014

• Houston Sweetheart 2013

• ABC-Channel 13 Woman of Distinction 2013

• STEM Role Model 2012

• Houston Woman Magazine 50 Most Influential Women 2012

• Houston Modern Luxury Dynamic Women of Houston 2021, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009

• Citizens for Animal Protection Cherished Companion 2010

• Houston Community Impact Award 2003

• Citizen of the Year 2002

• Citizens for Animal Protection Celebrity Pet Owner of the Year 2000

 

Service Organizations

 

• First Ladies Commission Board of Directors, 2025; Committee Chair 2026

• Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation, Council of Ambassadors 2024, 2025, 2026

• George Theater Board of Directors, 2026

• Grenaderos y Damas de Galvez, First Life Member 2024

• Circolo Culturale Filippo Mazzei, Life Member, 2023

• American Friends of Lafayette, Life Member 2022

• Texas Genealogical College, President 2018

• Better Business Bureau Education Foundation Board 2021-2026

• Better Business Bureau Board of Directors, Past Member

• Citizens for Animal Protection Advisory Board, Past Member

• Citizens for Animal Protection Board of Directors, Past Member

• Green Team American Board of Directors, Past Member

• University of St. Thomas Nursing Advisory Council, Past Member

• Houston Christian University Guild Member

• Houston Children’s Charity Guild Life Member

• Houston Junior Forum

• International Society of Appraisers National Awards Chair

• Ouachita Baptist University Houston Alumni President, Chi Delta Alumni

DAR National Service

• Elected President General, 2022-2025; First Vice President General, 2019-2022; Chaplain General, 2016-2019; State Regent of Texas, 2012-2015

• President General’s Project included the restoration of the National Historic Landmark Memorial Continental Hall.  Built as a memorial to the men and women who achieved American independence during the Revolutionary War, this extensive restoration was the first in more than half a century. 

• National Chair:  America 250!, 2025-2028; Human Resources, 2019-2022; Memorial Service 2016-2019; Americanism, 2010-2013; Community Service Awards, 2007-2010; Junior Membership, 2004-2007

• National Vice Chair:  Celebrate 125!, 2013-2016; Property Beautification and Hospitality, 2013-2016; Junior Membership Outstanding Junior Contest, 2001-2004; Children of the American Revolution, 1998-2001

• Congressional Committees:  Personal Page to the Recording Secretary General, 1990; Platform Page, 1991; Personal Page to Executive Committee, 1992-1999; 11 year Continental Congress Page; Chief Page to National Officers Club; Member, President General’s Reception Room; Member, Platform Committee

• Other: Board of Consultants, 2025-2028; Member, Long Range Planning Commission , 2010-2016; Advisor, Junior Membership, 2007-2010; Executive Liaison, 2016-2025; Member, DAR Speakers Staff, 2007-2010

• Club Affiliations: Executive Club, Life Member; National Officers Club, Life Member; State Regents Club, Life Member; State Vice Regents Club, President 2011-2012, Life Member; National Chairmen’s Association, Life Member; Outstanding Junior Club, President 2001-2003, Life Member; National Vice Chairmen’s Association, Life Member; Heritage Club - Diamond, Charter Member; Founders Club, Charter Member; Sustaining Supporter, Charter Member; Guardian Trust

• Units Overseas: Pax Romana, Italy; Espana, Spain; Hercules Mulligan, Ireland; Walter Hines Page, England

• State DAR Service: Elected Texas Honorary State Regent for life 2015; State Regent of Texas 2012-2015; State Vice Regent, 2009-2012; State Corresponding Secretary, 2006-2009

• State Chair: National Defense, 2003-2006; Outstanding Junior Contest, 2000-2003; Children of the American Revolution, 1994-1997

• State Vice Chair: Platform, 1997-2000; Lone Star Regalia, 1991-1994

• Page:  State Conference Page 10 years

• Clubs: State Officers Club, President 2014; State Page Club, President 1996; State Chairman’s Club, President 1995; Chapter Officers Club, Charter Member; Texas Junior Club, Charter Member; DAR Generations Club, Charter Member; Chapter Regents Club

• State Recognition:  Texas State Outstanding Junior, 1993; Juniors Choice Chapter Regent, 2000; Honorary Junior for Life, 2005; Texas Junior VIP Award; First Texas recipient of Women in the Arts Award; Woman in American History Award; Community Service Award

Chapter Service

• Admitted to NSDAR as a Junior member in the Lady Washington Chapter, Houston.  First in Houston and fifth in Texas, Lady Washington is the largest chapter in the National Society with over 600 members.

• Offices:  Elected Centennial Chapter Regent, 1999-2001; Honorary Chapter Regent; First Vice Regent, 1994-1997; Recording Secretary, 1991-1993; Historian, 1989-1991; Parliamentarian, 2005-2007, 2003-2005, 1997-1999; Counselor, 2001-2003

• Chapter Chair: Junior Membership, 1991-1993; American History Committee, 1989-1991;  Tamassee Emergency Clothing Fund, 6 years

• Awards: Juniors Choice Chapter Regent, 2000; Chapter Outstanding Junior Member, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

• Memberships:  Houston Area Regents Council; Magnolia Regents Council, Charter Member