Dawn Rennert

Dawn Rennert has been an owner of Concord Bookshop since 2012, and is proud of its active role in Concord's civic life. After joining in 2009 as Community Relations Coordinator, she launched the Bookshop's weekly newsletter, expanded its social media presence, and strengthened partnerships with local organizations, including the Concord Free Public Library and Concord Museum, to support literary and cultural programming.

A lifelong learner, she earned a BA in American Studies from the Harvard University Extension School in 1993, attending evening classes for eight years while working full-time. Her early career was in the travel industry, which remains a recreational passion.

Dawn is a Corporator of Emerson Health, an active member of Trinitarian Congregational Church, and has served on Concord’s Economic Vitality Committee and the Concord Festival of Authors planning committee. She was a member of Umbrella Arts’ Ambassador Council before joining its Board of Directors, valuing the organization’s ability to bring people together through creative experiences. Dawn and her husband, Jon, have lived in Concord for nearly twenty years, raising their four children here. Throughout her professional and volunteer life, Dawn remains committed to strengthening the cultural and educational organizations that enrich community life.