02/23/2026
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Kim Toman
Nominated by Marian Kent, VP of Grants
“Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference.” - Helen James
Kim Toman is as inquisitive as she is kind. A self-proclaimed Jane-of-All-Trades, Kim has been a bright spot in the YWCA’s finance department for a little over a year.
Beloved by grant managers and staff alike, Kim has been consistently lauded for her proactive problem solving and diligence, as well as her collaborative and personable attitude.
“I’m so glad Kim is part of the YWCA team,” said Marian Kent, VP of Grants. “Kim is a team player, a joy to work with, and a lovely, caring individual.”
As the Billing Specialist in the finance department, Kim’s primary responsibilities are to invoice grantors such as the Department of Public Health (DPH), Department of Social Services (DSS), the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA), the City of Springfield; and she ensures the YWCA has money to fund payroll and other necessary programmatic expenses. Added Kim, “I also support the program directors and supervisors with regards to expenses, as well as assisting Marian, our grant writer, with proposal budgets.”
“Kim is invested in the success of the YWCA,” said Marian. “She works behind the scenes every day to ensure each program can do their work, and because of her efforts, our teams can continue to support the people who need our services.”
Having worked in the public and private sectors, Kim’s storied work history prior to coming to the YWCA is highly diverse, and spans geographically from Connecticut to Colorado. With a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Kim has worked as a power plant controls engineer, a stay-at-home mom, an Operations Director of a 611-acre mountain park, a rural carrier, Postmaster Relief, Accounts Payable Specialist, and Payroll Specialist. Additionally, “I started an excise tax collection for a metropolitan district, created a non-profit/Auxiliary for a fire/ambulance district, and I started up my own analytical testing laboratory,” said Kim.
“I have a lot of experience, but the one thing that is missing is social work,” she added. “I cannot do the front-line work that the amazing YWCA staff is capable of, but it was my time to give back.”
“My position at the YWCA is to support all the wonderful folks here so they can do their best to assist our clients and I am 110% committed to doing that,” said Kim. “Giving back is the foundation of a healthy life and the positive environment that is present at the YWCA is truly a blessing to be a part of.”
“My life has been built around the fact that smiles are contagious,” said Kim. “I enjoy making others smile, even if they are grumpy or downright miserable. Sometimes it only takes a smile to change someone’s life around. We all deserve respect, kindness and compassion, no matter where we came from, where we are, or where we are going.”
