Kim Grabina-Como

Chief Communications Officer, Family and Children's Association (FCA)

New York, New York, United States

About

I’m a media professional with 25+ years of experience turning big ideas into seamless, high-impact projects and events. I love working at the intersection of strategy and creativity — building strong teams, navigating complex environments, and delivering results that matter. Collaboration is at the core of how I work. Whether leading a team or coordinating across stakeholders, I focus on clear communication, strong relationships, and solutions that create long-term value. Outside of my professional life, photography fuels my creative side and keeps me inspired by the power of visual storytelling.

Experience

  • Family & Children's Association (Garden City, New York, United States · On-site)
    • Chief Communications Officer
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      As Chief Communications Officer at FCA, she leads the development of integrated communications initiatives that enhances FCA’s brand reputation and identity, broaden awareness of FCA’s programs and priorities, and increase FCA’s visibility across key stakeholders.

    • Marketing & Communications Director
      Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Responsible for cultivating and advancing FCA's public awareness, as well as relationships with brands, agencies, vendors, and relevant constituents that support FCA's mission and work.

  • Newsday Media Group (8 yrs 8 mos)
    • Communications Director
      Jul 2021 - Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Communications Manager
      Feb 2015 - Jul 2021 · 6 yrs 6 mos

      I am responsible for overseeing internal and external communications for Newsday Media Group. Among my responsibilities are: Develop and implement communication and media plans for projects and events. Draft talking points and coaching Newsday Media Group leadership and employees. Promote key initiatives for Newsday Media Group by growing and strengthening relationships with key community organizations and leaders. Manage response to incoming national, regional and trade media requests by serve as the organization’s media liaison. Build and foster relationships with regional and national media to establish Newsday Media Group journalists as a go-to source for news and information. Manage all internal and employee communications.

  • Manager of Media Partnerships at Credit.com
    Mar 2014 - Feb 2015 · 1 yr

    I was charged with identifying new distribution partners for Credit.com via television, radio, newspapers and online platforms. In addition, I managed Credit.com's social media presence on Twitter, Google +, LinkedIn and Facebook.

  • Freelance Writer/Contributor at Bicultural Mama - www.biculturalmama.com
    Dec 2012 - Feb 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    I wrote articles for a blog geared towards moms that covered a wide range of topics, including commentary, advice, interviews, humor, and product reviews.

  • Long Island Mamas Editor/Writer at Long Island Mamas Network
    Mar 2012 - Feb 2015 · 3 yrs

    As editor for the Long Island site of the Mamas Network, I managed a small staff of writers, edited/scheduled posts, coordinated social media & publicity outreach, and wrote articles on all things Long Island. During my time as editor, I doubled our social media, specifically on Twitter and Facebook.