Lori Grzybowski
Associate Director of Marketing/Lead Editor at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Lonnie Turner
Lori Grzybowski was simply wonderful to work with. Her professionalism and respectful nature extended to everyone she interacted with on a daily basis, from colleagues to loyal readers that wrote to the magazine. Lori took great care to respond thoughtfully to others no matter how full her schedule was. Lori’s focus included the sharing of treasured family recipes, crafts and upcycled home decor, as well as shining a spotlight on the lives and accomplishments of many inspirational women from rural areas across the nation. A stellar example of this was Country Woman’s 45 Year issue, featuring profiles of 45 Amazing Country Women, written by Sharon Selz. The incredible energy, collaboration and research that went into the planning of this feature was also a strong reflection of Lori’s editorial passion. Lori’s extensive institutional knowledge and dedication to Country Woman readers gave me valuable perspective about it’s unique audience. Through the experience of working closely with her, I developed a stronger understanding and appreciation for creative and resourceful women all across the country who have their feet planted firmly in the ground and their hearts fully connected to family and friends.
Jamieson Krampf
An exceptional leader, a creative editor and a talented writer. I had the pleasure of working with Lori for over three years on the Country Woman brand. Her understanding and care for her audience was apparent; her patient leadership ensured the team worked efficiently and effectively; and, her creative approach to the process ensured an amazing product beloved by nearly two million women each month. With the introduction of my role as digital editor, Lori and I worked hand and hand to strategically grow and transform the digital footprint of the brand. From the website to the social channels, Lori worked hard to ensure our online channels met the needs of our fans and provided a positive user experience. If there was something she didn't know, she rolled up her sleeves with a smile on her face and got up to speed. She asked great questions and her positive attitude kept every project moving forward. As an editor and shepherd of the brand, Lori was superb. I always enjoyed working with her, and offer her the highest recommendation.
Lonnie Turner
Lori Grzybowski was simply wonderful to work with. Her professionalism and respectful nature extended to everyone she interacted with on a daily basis, from colleagues to loyal readers that wrote to the magazine. Lori took great care to respond thoughtfully to others no matter how full her schedule was. Lori’s focus included the sharing of treasured family recipes, crafts and upcycled home decor, as well as shining a spotlight on the lives and accomplishments of many inspirational women from rural areas across the nation. A stellar example of this was Country Woman’s 45 Year issue, featuring profiles of 45 Amazing Country Women, written by Sharon Selz. The incredible energy, collaboration and research that went into the planning of this feature was also a strong reflection of Lori’s editorial passion. Lori’s extensive institutional knowledge and dedication to Country Woman readers gave me valuable perspective about it’s unique audience. Through the experience of working closely with her, I developed a stronger understanding and appreciation for creative and resourceful women all across the country who have their feet planted firmly in the ground and their hearts fully connected to family and friends.
Jamieson Krampf
An exceptional leader, a creative editor and a talented writer. I had the pleasure of working with Lori for over three years on the Country Woman brand. Her understanding and care for her audience was apparent; her patient leadership ensured the team worked efficiently and effectively; and, her creative approach to the process ensured an amazing product beloved by nearly two million women each month. With the introduction of my role as digital editor, Lori and I worked hand and hand to strategically grow and transform the digital footprint of the brand. From the website to the social channels, Lori worked hard to ensure our online channels met the needs of our fans and provided a positive user experience. If there was something she didn't know, she rolled up her sleeves with a smile on her face and got up to speed. She asked great questions and her positive attitude kept every project moving forward. As an editor and shepherd of the brand, Lori was superb. I always enjoyed working with her, and offer her the highest recommendation.
Lonnie Turner
Lori Grzybowski was simply wonderful to work with. Her professionalism and respectful nature extended to everyone she interacted with on a daily basis, from colleagues to loyal readers that wrote to the magazine. Lori took great care to respond thoughtfully to others no matter how full her schedule was. Lori’s focus included the sharing of treasured family recipes, crafts and upcycled home decor, as well as shining a spotlight on the lives and accomplishments of many inspirational women from rural areas across the nation. A stellar example of this was Country Woman’s 45 Year issue, featuring profiles of 45 Amazing Country Women, written by Sharon Selz. The incredible energy, collaboration and research that went into the planning of this feature was also a strong reflection of Lori’s editorial passion. Lori’s extensive institutional knowledge and dedication to Country Woman readers gave me valuable perspective about it’s unique audience. Through the experience of working closely with her, I developed a stronger understanding and appreciation for creative and resourceful women all across the country who have their feet planted firmly in the ground and their hearts fully connected to family and friends.
Jamieson Krampf
An exceptional leader, a creative editor and a talented writer. I had the pleasure of working with Lori for over three years on the Country Woman brand. Her understanding and care for her audience was apparent; her patient leadership ensured the team worked efficiently and effectively; and, her creative approach to the process ensured an amazing product beloved by nearly two million women each month. With the introduction of my role as digital editor, Lori and I worked hand and hand to strategically grow and transform the digital footprint of the brand. From the website to the social channels, Lori worked hard to ensure our online channels met the needs of our fans and provided a positive user experience. If there was something she didn't know, she rolled up her sleeves with a smile on her face and got up to speed. She asked great questions and her positive attitude kept every project moving forward. As an editor and shepherd of the brand, Lori was superb. I always enjoyed working with her, and offer her the highest recommendation.
Lonnie Turner
Lori Grzybowski was simply wonderful to work with. Her professionalism and respectful nature extended to everyone she interacted with on a daily basis, from colleagues to loyal readers that wrote to the magazine. Lori took great care to respond thoughtfully to others no matter how full her schedule was. Lori’s focus included the sharing of treasured family recipes, crafts and upcycled home decor, as well as shining a spotlight on the lives and accomplishments of many inspirational women from rural areas across the nation. A stellar example of this was Country Woman’s 45 Year issue, featuring profiles of 45 Amazing Country Women, written by Sharon Selz. The incredible energy, collaboration and research that went into the planning of this feature was also a strong reflection of Lori’s editorial passion. Lori’s extensive institutional knowledge and dedication to Country Woman readers gave me valuable perspective about it’s unique audience. Through the experience of working closely with her, I developed a stronger understanding and appreciation for creative and resourceful women all across the country who have their feet planted firmly in the ground and their hearts fully connected to family and friends.
Jamieson Krampf
An exceptional leader, a creative editor and a talented writer. I had the pleasure of working with Lori for over three years on the Country Woman brand. Her understanding and care for her audience was apparent; her patient leadership ensured the team worked efficiently and effectively; and, her creative approach to the process ensured an amazing product beloved by nearly two million women each month. With the introduction of my role as digital editor, Lori and I worked hand and hand to strategically grow and transform the digital footprint of the brand. From the website to the social channels, Lori worked hard to ensure our online channels met the needs of our fans and provided a positive user experience. If there was something she didn't know, she rolled up her sleeves with a smile on her face and got up to speed. She asked great questions and her positive attitude kept every project moving forward. As an editor and shepherd of the brand, Lori was superb. I always enjoyed working with her, and offer her the highest recommendation.
Experience
-
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
-
United States
-
Individual and Family Services
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Associate Director of Marketing/Lead Editor
-
Aug 2016 - Present
Collaborating with marketing team to develop and maintain compelling and effective ways to communicate St. Ann Center's mission of serving children, the frail elderly, adults of all abilities and their caregivers with daycare, educational, health and wellness programs featuring innovative intergenerational activities - Editing newsletter, brochures and similar communications directed at clients, donors, the media and other community non-profit organizations - Assisting with brainstorming, implementing and evaluating development and fundraising plans - Serving as liaison with other local, state and national non-profit organizations that partner with St. Ann Center or share our mission and commitment to the promotion of intergenerational care Show less
-
-
-
Reader's Digest Association Enthusiast Brands, LLC
-
Greater Milwaukee Area
-
Editor/Managing Editor, Country Woman Magazine
-
Aug 2009 - Dec 2014
Directed editorial content, supervising extensive planning and production for a bimonthly lifestyle magazine with a circulation of 500,000. Promoted to Editor in 2009, and oversaw a dedicated staff of four, while coordinating shared services with other titles. Spearheaded collaboration with national public relations agency to promote brand; leading to brand's first list of "Inspiring Country Women" in connection with magazine's 45th anniversary, to garner additional national publicity, including a well-known celebrity for the cover. Trained staff and columnists as brand experts for local TV appearances to increase publicity; spoke with radio and newspaper interviewers for publicize brand. Oversaw recipe, craft, photo and writing contests to engage readers and provide content within budget. Delivered high renewal rates of 65 percent (86 percent repeat renewals) by giving subscribers an entertaining and useful publication, with trustworthy recipes, contemporary crafts and entertaining and inspirational personal stories. Collaborated with digital team to overhaul brand's new, user-friendly website, and identified more than 700 content pieces to boost depth. Planned website content updates. Launched Facebook (now at more than 300K fans) and Pinterest (more than 40K) acounts and worked with digital team to institute Google+, Twitter and Ravelry social media accounts. Show less
-
-
-
Reader's Digest Association
-
United States
-
Book and Periodical Publishing
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Associate Editor
-
2003 - 2006
Key team member in the selection, fact-checking and editing of reader-submitted stories for Country Discoveries, a bimonthly backroads travel magazine with 300,000 subscribers demanding accurate information to plan their RV travels. Planned content for the magazine's website. Served as point person for the title's 100 field editors/freelancers. Also wrote feature stories as assigned for two sister publications, Birds & Blooms and Backyard Living magazines. Oversaw production of five specialty calendars sold through the company's Country Store division, selecting photography and writing text on topics ranging from lighthouses to hummingbirds to country humor. Edited a 2006 custom publication about hurricanes and rebuilding from them, Eye to the Future, for Lowe's home improvement stores, completing it in less than three months. Show less
-
-
-
CNI Newspapers
-
New Berlin, WI
-
Newspaper reporter, North Shore group
-
1995 - 2003
Developed and wrote news and feature stories for the company's five weekly newspapers in Milwaukee's North Shore suburbs, gaining promotion from part-time to full-time staffer, home-based. Received three Wisconsin School Bell awards from the Wisconsin Education Association Council for general education reporting. Developed and wrote news and feature stories for the company's five weekly newspapers in Milwaukee's North Shore suburbs, gaining promotion from part-time to full-time staffer, home-based. Received three Wisconsin School Bell awards from the Wisconsin Education Association Council for general education reporting.
-
-
Education
-
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
Community
