Robbin Hill Retires After Nearly 24 Years at Mid-Shore Community Foundation

Robbin Hill retired from Mid-Shore Community Foundation after 24 years.

Robbin Hill, the first employee of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, has retired after nearly 24 years of service.

Hill joined MSCF in 2001, when the organization had no staff and was led entirely by volunteers. Her interview took place on Sept. 12, 2001 — the day after the 9/11 attacks.

“If this is real, it could be really great,” Hill recalled telling her husband that evening.

Hired alongside MSCF’s first president, she helped guide the organization’s shift from a volunteer-run effort to a professional philanthropic foundation. Over the next two decades, MSCF grew its assets by more than $150 million and expanded its services to donors and nonprofits across the Mid-Shore region.
In the early years, MSCF had no permanent office. Hill’s interview was held in the lobby of the Tidewater Inn. A few years later, the foundation was gifted the Bullitt House, which became its headquarters.
“At the time, we were so poor we weren’t sure whether to sell it or mortgage it,” she said. “But it was a game-changer.”

Hill helped develop MSCF’s grantmaking and scholarship programs and modernize its operations. She led the transition to a fully online scholarship platform, allowing students to match with opportunities based on location, academics, and other criteria.

“We were hesitant to do it, but the kids were so ready,” she said. “They didn’t skip a beat.”
Hired initially as foundation manager, Hill’s role evolved and grew with the organization. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she helped implement an expedited grant process to distribute emergency funds to local nonprofits and small businesses.


Mid-Shore Community Foundation staff 2025: Mary Windsor, Dawn Mister, Lucretia Adams-Greene, W.W. "Buck" Duncan, Heather Pickens, and Liz LaCorte

She also worked on long-term initiatives, including support for Talbot Interfaith Shelter, a major hospital grant, and the expansion of the Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center.

“She was involved with the organization from the beginning, and I can say without question, the successes of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation are a direct result of her work,” said Board Chair Moorhead Vermilye.

In retirement, Hill plans to spend time with her grandchildren and volunteer locally. She also maintains a family fund at MSCF and invites her two sons to help choose where to give each year.
“It was an honor to do this work,” she said. “And a privilege to be associated with the people who made it happen.”

MSCF recently welcomed three new staff members. Upon hearing about their enthusiasm for their work, Hill said she understood that joy: “It’s a great place to be.”

Mary Windsor joined MSCF in March after a long tenure with the Memorial Hospital Foundation. With decades of nonprofit accounting experience, she brings deep financial expertise and a love for strategy. Mary supports both the finance and investment committees and has played a key role in refining internal workflows and strengthening separation of duties. She said this is a dream role.

Lucretia Greene-Adams came on board in April after 18 years in federal government service, including her last role as a finance analyst at the Department of Homeland Security. Now she manages scholarship disbursements, student communications, and aspects of the online application system. Part of her work is ensuring students receive their awards on time, and she said she enjoys sending out their funds.
Liz LaCorte joined in August with 25 years in nonprofit leadership and a background that includes serving as the first executive director of the Key Biscayne Community Foundation. Most recently, she oversaw advancement at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Now at MSCF, she’s focused on donor and nonprofit relationships. She said she is excited to help strengthen community connections on the Mid-Shore.