9TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 10 – 19, 2024

#103

She'll Be Right

Pam was set to move to San Jose in 2022 and on a trip there Dana took her out for a drink (or three) where they really hit it off and when the idea to do Rebelle came up it was a slam dunk for both of them.

Sponsored By:

Pirelli, Ride Shocks

Pam Wright

Switching roles

Canadian who's lived in 4 countries and thinks of life as a never ending adventure! Always up for having fun outside and exploring new places.

Occupation:

Finance

Residence:

San Jose, California, USA

Favorite Quote:

You can go fast but I can go anywhere!

Fun Fact:

Other than living in 4 countries - I have dual Canadian - Australian citizenship and also a US Green Card (Permanent Resident)

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

It seems like every couple or few years I'm compelled to do some kind of Big Thing: a couple examples being all of my international moves and a year traveling around Australia in a Wrangler with a rooftop tent. My partner Dana texted me with the idea to do Rebelle at the perfect time when I was starting to think about another Big Thing. I also just love the idea of Rebelle...so cool that it is a competitive sporting event based on precision and strategy rather than physical ability.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

When normal, everyday people grit up and do tough things!!

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Best show ever is The Wire.
Favorite books…a weird mix including The Stand by Stephen King, Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis, and historical fiction (especially Kristin Hannah)

Greatest adventure to date?

My husband and I spent a year overloading in Australia, living in a rooftop tent on top of a yellow Wrangler named Bumblebeast.

Prior Years Competed:
Awards Achieved:

Dana Benyo

Switching roles

I like to consider myself a formidable woman, intelligent, capable, resilient, and giving. My husband says I'm willing to take risks others won't, as long as there is a plan. My partner says I'm grounded and caring.

Occupation:

Finance

Residence:

Los Gatos, California, USA

Favorite Quote:

E.B. White about Bryn Mawr graduates (I graduated from Bryn Mawr)..."As they grow in years, they grow in light. As their minds and hearts expand, their deeds become more formidable, their connections more significant..."

Fun Fact:

I'm an old rugger...played rugby in college.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

I realized all the ways I've challenged myself in the past has been by applying my expertise to adjacent areas. I hadn't pick up something completely new in quite a while. Simultaneously, my husband was consistently talking to me about Rebelle Rally competitors he'd heard on podcasts. Call it inception...but those 2 factors have led me to my rookie debut in the 2024 competition.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

My Son..no one challenges themself the way he challenges himself. His work ethic, bias for action, and quiet leadership inspire me everyday.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Favorite movies & shows..

Slumdog Millionaire
The Godfather
Sex and the City

Greatest adventure to date?

Preparing for the Rebelle Rally!

Prior Years Competed:
Awards Achieved:

Vehicle

2023 Ford Bronco