Kia M. Brooks
Collaborator. Communicator. Community Builder.
ABOUT KIAKia Brooks is dedicated to creating opportunities for strategic collaborations across all of her work. As a member of The Gotham’s leadership team, she has overseen program development, strategic planning and communications for the organization. Previous to her work at The Gotham, Kia honed her communications skills as a publicist and event strategist. Community building is ingrained in Kia’s work and she continues to evolve as a collaborator, communicator, and community builder.
“Kia has a remarkable ability to turn any project into a community-building opportunity. I’ve collaborated with her for the past four years on Gotham Week and Expanding Communities, and watched her lead through curiosity, inclusivity, and thoughtfulness. She is adept at balancing programmatic and financial needs to sustain long-term impact while executing at a high-level in the short-term. She’s not just a great organizer and collaborator—she’s also a joyful presence and a true inspiration to work with. I look forward to continuing our work together!”
— Barbara Twist, Executive Director, Film Festival Alliance
“Kia is a true collaborator, compassionate leader, and advocate for filmmakers and the media community. She portrays confidence and control yet still brings humility and a sense of humor that makes every project a delight. We are fortunate to know her and have her support!”
— Jasmine Wang, Danny Monico, Incurrent
“Kia makes people feel valued in such an organic way. She fosters community in the real sense of the word, building networks and being so generous with folding people into those networks. Her expertise and background in this industry benefit anyone who is fortunate enough to find themselves in her orbit, whether that's as a participant in one of the (truly legitimately enriching!) programs that she's founded at The Gotham, or as a filmmaker asking her for advice on who to reach out to about a burgeoning project.”
— Vanessa CJ, Director/Writer/Creative Producer
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