Hi, I’m Chris Rehs-Dupin, (he/him)

I’m Chris Rehs-Dupin—leadership speaker, author, trans dad, and founder of TQAMP. I help people hold power with heart and navigate the messiness of leadership with more courage, clarity, and care.

For 20 years, I’ve partnered with camp professionals, educators, and movement leaders to make belonging possible in places it wasn’t. My work lives where intentional community, human-first practice, and everyday leadership meet—especially in high-stakes, human spaces.

What I speak about

  • Managing Expectations While Managing Change — practical tools to reset norms, lower friction, and keep momentum.

  • Staying Human in Non-Human-Centered Systems — leading with values without burning out.

  • Finding Empathy (Even for the Difficult Ones) — skills to de-escalate, stay curious, and move people forward.

Proof that the work works

  • Multi-year speaker at the American Camp Association National Conference; international speaker at the Ontario Camps Association Conference.

  • Published in Camping Magazine.

  • Awards include the Marcie and Bob Broward Award (American Camp Association, Illinois) and the Friends of Camping Award (American Camp Association, Ohio Section).

Forthcoming book
Impounded: Real Lessons in Leadership, Humanity, and Holding the Line — part memoir, part leadership manual, and a love letter to anyone who keeps showing up in systems they didn’t design.

How I work

  • Trauma-aware facilitation that leads with joy and curiosity.

  • I invite participants to engage in ways that spark their own growth—accessibly, inclusively, and without performative hype.

When I’m not speaking or writing

I’m parenting two incredible kids, misidentifying birds in the backyard, or daydreaming about projects for my laser engraver.

Let’s Build a Room Where Hard Things Feel Possible.

I’ll bring the tools; you bring the people.

  • I speak at conferences, summits, and leadership gatherings where people are craving something real. My keynotes blend humor, vulnerability, and practical insight—and are rooted in lived experience as a trans dad, organizational leader, and someone who has navigated high-stakes systems with heart.

    Topics include:

    • Leadership & emotional intelligence

    • Conflict and complexity

    • Trans inclusion & belonging

    • Grief, hope, and holding the line

  • Whether you’re a camp, nonprofit, school, or mission-driven company, I offer tailored talks and trainings that meet your team where they are. These sessions are real, relevant, and designed to deepen emotional intelligence, trust, and clarity—especially in moments of stress, transition, or change.

    I work with:

    • Staff teams

    • Leadership cohorts

    • Boards and coalitions

    • Organizations navigating inclusion or conflict

    Available as keynotes, workshops, virtual sessions, or ongoing partnerships.

  • Looking for a guest who can bring nuance, heart, and lived expertise to your publication or podcast? I write and speak about leadership, inclusion, grief, parenting, queerness, and navigating systems that weren’t built for us.

    I’ve been published in Camping Magazine, featured on The Summer Camp Society Blog, and interviewed on multiple leadership and DEI-focused podcasts. My upcoming book, Impounded: Real Lessons in Leadership, Humanity, and Holding the Line, explores leadership through the lens of humanity, conflict, and care.

  • Some of the most meaningful work I do happens in long-term, creative partnerships. Whether you're reimagining your leadership model, building a more inclusive culture, or supporting your staff through complex transitions—I can walk with you.

    Custom offerings might include:

    • Ongoing consulting or coaching for leaders

    • Multi-session staff development series

    • Organizational storytelling + messaging support

    • Co-creating leadership development curriculum

    • Retreat facilitation or design

    If you’re looking for something human-centered, high-trust, and built just for your team—I’d love to talk.

Contact Me