Executive search partnership brings nationally recognized camp leader with more than 30 years of nonprofit, diabetes camping, and industry leadership experience to Florida Diabetes Camp.

November 11, 2026

Immersive1st is pleased to announce the successful completion of an executive search in partnership with Florida Diabetes Camp (FDC), resulting in the appointment of Kat Shreve as the organization's new Executive Director.

Kat Shreve brings more than 30 years of nonprofit leadership, youth development, and camp management experience, including extensive experience supporting children and families living with type 1 diabetes.

Her professional background includes more than a decade at Camp Kudzu. During her tenure, she helped expand summer programming, creating opportunities for several hundred additional campers annually.

A Recognized Leader in the Camping Industry

Beyond her organizational leadership, Kat Shreve has been an influential voice in the camping profession, contributing to the advancement of professional standards, leadership development, and accreditation nationwide.

Her longstanding involvement with the American Camp Association (ACA) includes serving as Chair of the ACA Southeastern Local Council of Leaders since 2024. She has also served in ACA leadership roles dating back to 1992 and contributed to the Camping Magazine Editorial Advisory Board.

As an ACA Standards Instructor Trainer, Accreditation Visitor, and instructor for the New Director Orientation and Basic Camp Director Course, Kat has helped educate and mentor camp professionals while supporting the industry's commitment to safety, quality, and professional excellence.

She is also a national and regional conference presenter, keynote speaker, and published contributor on youth development, camp leadership, accreditation, and program quality. Her professional service includes membership on the Board of Directors of the Diabetes Education & Camping Association.

This combination of executive leadership, direct experience in diabetes camping, and contributions to the broader camping profession brings valuable perspective to Florida Diabetes Camp.

Dan Weir, Senior Consultant at Immersive1st, shared,"We are excited to congratulate Kat on this appointment and grateful to Florida Diabetes Camp for trusting Immersive1st with such an important search. Kat brings something particularly valuable to this role: she understands the day-to-day realities of leading a camp organization, the unique needs of children living with type 1 diabetes, and the larger challenges facing our industry. She has spent decades not only leading organizations but also helping develop the next generation of camp professionals. We're excited to see her bring that experience to Florida Diabetes Camp."

Florida Diabetes Camp provides camp experiences that help children living with type 1 diabetes build confidence, develop independence, and form meaningful friendships. As Executive Director, Shreve will work alongside the organization's Board of Directors, staff, medical professionals, and volunteers to strengthen operations and advance its mission.

Immersive1st extends its congratulations to Kat Shreve, the Board of Directors, and the entire Florida Diabetes Camp community.

Supporting Leadership Transitions Across the Camp Industry

At Immersive1st, we believe that finding the right leader requires more than identifying qualified candidates. It requires understanding an organization's mission, culture, challenges, and opportunities.

Our executive search services support camps, nonprofits, and youth-serving organizations throughout the leadership recruitment process, from defining the position and identifying candidates to evaluating leadership qualifications and supporting the selection process.

Whether an organization is preparing for a planned transition or beginning an unexpected leadership search, Immersive1st provides experienced guidance to help identify leaders positioned for long-term success.

Learn more about our executive search and succession planning at Immersive1st Search & Succession.