Rebecca Cooks

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Now a veteran to the Stephen & Laurel Brown Foundation, Rebecca’s excitement to craft and lead meaningful gatherings that lead to spiritual formation is realized in her multi-faceted role at the foundation. She directs the Intern Program, instructs in the Fellows Program, and curates programs to highlight diverse voices in the church. On any given day, you might find her mentoring college students, emceeing a conference, or leading a cohort on African-American history.

As a Chancellor’s Scholar, Rebecca earned her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In the years since she worked with multiple ministries in event coordination and teaching. In 2023, she was recognized as one of Wisconsin’s 51 Most Influential Black Leaders.

Rebecca delights in living in Madison, and she spends her time loving her friends as family, training in taekwondo, hunting for the best chai latté, and singing whatever Broadway tunes come to her mind.