Dominique Cimina
About Dominique Cimina
Dominique Cimina is the SVP of Publicity, Corporate Communications & Author Brand Strategy at Penguin Random House, specializing in children's books.
Title and Current Role
Dominique Cimina is the Senior Vice President of Publicity, Corporate Communications & Author Brand Strategy at Penguin Random House, specifically within Random House Children's Books. In this role, she oversees the strategic rebranding and public image of authors, and manages publicity campaigns and corporate communications.
Previous Positions at Penguin Random House
Before her current role, Dominique Cimina was the V.P., Executive Director of Publicity & Corporate Communications at Penguin Random House from 2016 to 2021. She also served as Director of Publicity & Corporate Communications from 2012 to 2021. In these positions, she was responsible for leading publicity campaigns and handling corporate communications within the Random House Children's Books division.
Educational Background
Dominique Cimina holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from Brown University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006.
Experience in Publicity and Communications
Dominique Cimina has over a decade of experience in children's book publicity and corporate communications. She has been instrumental in the strategic rebranding of several high-profile authors and led successful publicity campaigns for multiple New York Times bestselling children's books.
Notable Contributions and Collaborations
Dominique has developed and implemented innovative author brand strategies that significantly increased social media engagement. She frequently collaborates with authors to enhance their public profiles and media presence. Additionally, she organizes major book launch events and author tours, and participates in industry panels and discussions on the future of children's book publishing.
Mentorship and Industry Involvement
Dominique mentors junior publicists and communications professionals within Penguin Random House. Her active participation in industry panels underscores her commitment to advancing the field of children's book publishing.