Cooper Coleman Assists CAMP Rehoboth with Executive Director Search
April 2, 2026 – Following a national search, Chicago-based Cooper Coleman LLC has helped to recruit Robin Brennan as executive director of CAMP Rehoboth. This follows the planned retirement of its previously placed executive director. “CAMP Rehoboth has long served as a trusted and welcoming presence for its community, offering both connection and advocacy in meaningful ways,” said Johnny Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Coleman. “We have had the privilege of watching the organization grow under Kim Liesey’s leadership since conducting the previous search in 2022 and are eager to see the trajectory of CAMP Rehoboth with Robin at the helm, building on its strong foundation.”
Cooper Coleman was re-engaged by the board of directors to lead this search after previously partnering with CAMP Rehoboth to recruit its outgoing executive director. Working closely with the board and key stakeholders, the firm conducted a national search to identify a leader equipped to build on the organization’s strong foundation while supporting its continued evolution.
“After conducting a comprehensive national search, the board selected Dr. Brennan for her depth of leadership experience, her fundraising acumen, and her joyful, focused approach,” said Leslie Ledogar, board president of CAMP Rehoboth. “Her belief that community well-being is inseparable from access to health, culture, education, and the arts closely aligns with CAMP Rehoboth’s mission.”
Dr. Brennan is a public health leader, educator, and strategist with more than 25 years of experience advancing health equity, strengthening non-profit and healthcare organizations, and building inclusive communities. She has held senior leadership roles across complex health systems and institutions, including Nemours Children’s Health, and most recently served as vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer at Redeemer Health. She brings extensive experience in strategic planning, fundraising, and coalition building, including a track record of securing and managing multimillion-dollar grants and engaging diverse donor audiences to support long-term organizational sustainability.
Dr. Brennan will serve as the organization’s chief executive and public representative, partnering closely with the board of directors to advance CAMP Rehoboth’s mission, strengthen fundraising and external relationships, and support the continued development of its programs and community presence. The role reflects CAMP Rehoboth’s commitment to fostering a space where individuals feel safe, seen, valued, and connected.
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CAMP Rehoboth, which stands for (Create A More Positive) Rehoboth, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit LGBTQ+ community service organization and is the largest and only organization of its type serving the needs of LGBTQ people in Rehoboth, greater Sussex County, and throughout the state of Delaware. CAMP Rehoboth is dedicated to creating a positive environment inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities in Rehoboth Beach and its related communities.
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Cooper Coleman is a retained executive search firm serving mission-driven organizations across the non-profit and social impact sector. The firm partners with arts and cultural institutions, museums, zoos and aquariums, public health, educational and research institutions, associations, and social service organizations nationwide. A member of The Giving Institute and the Network of Nonprofit Search Consultants, Cooper Coleman is ranked by Hunt Scanlon Media among the Top 250 recruiting firms and the Top 65 nonprofit executive search firms in the United States.
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Founded by non-profit leaders and executive search professionals, Cooper Coleman brings decades of firsthand sector experience to every engagement. The firm approaches executive search as stewardship, representing organizations and their missions with care, rigor, and integrity. Cooper Coleman is often selected by boards and senior leaders when the stakes are unusually high, and leadership decisions carry lasting organizational consequence.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
