Tripepi Smith welcomed Dana Sovinec, resident of Stockton, to the team as a Senior Business Analyst on January 13, 2025.
Dana is a public affairs and communications professional with focused expertise in local government. Prior to joining Tripepi Smith, Dana served as Public Information Officer to Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln. In this role, she managed all written and visual communications, media relations and crisis communications in support of the office of the mayor. She is most proud of the role she played in forming community partnerships and strategically increasing civic engagement through organic social media content, newsletters, citywide events, ad-hoc committees and earned media.
“I am excited to join the talented team at Tripepi Smith,” said Dana. “I look forward to sharing my expertise in local government, civic engagement and public relations to make a meaningful impact on the agencies and residents we serve. I am ready to learn from and work alongside the stellar individuals that make up Team TS.”
Throughout her career, Dana gained skills in creative design and production, launching projects and events from concept to completion. She has 12 years of experience in talent coaching, on-camera training, storytelling campaigns and audience engagement both live and online.
“We are pleased to welcome Dana to the team,” said Tripepi Smith President Ryder Todd Smith. “Her experience serving in local government and delivering strategic communications will be of tremendous value to our clients and internal teams. We look forward to seeing the impact she’ll have on the firm.”
About Tripepi Smith
Tripepi Smith is a California-based marketing, technology and public affairs firm that serves for-profit, nonprofit and public agencies. Its unique mix of marketing and technology prowess provides a competitive advantage to agencies seeking to leverage the internet to achieve their communication goals. The firm provides full content creation services, including: ghost writing, collateral development, photography, video production, aerial imagery, search engine optimization, email marketing campaigns and website design and execution. Tripepi Smith’s diverse clients include: City of American Canyon, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, City of Duarte, City of Grover Beach, City of Indian Wells, City of La Cañada Flintridge, City of Lake Forest, City of Livermore, City of Malibu, City of Napa, City of Palmdale, City of Paramount, City of Tracy, CalChoice Energy Authority, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Sanitary District, Rowland Water District, California City Management Foundation, Renne Public Law Group, West Coast Arborists, Scripps College, Blind Children’s Center and Climatec.