Abby Romano brings a strong writing background to the Tripepi Smith team with experience in journalism and leadership in the higher education setting. She graduated from California Baptist University with a B.A. in Public Relations (concentration in International Public Relations) and a B.A. in Spanish. Abby was very active in CBU’s journalism program as a student. She was the Managing Editor of the award-winning Banner Newspaper and managed a staff of over 40 photographers, writers and designers. She later returned to the program as staff and oversaw the five student publications and their socials as the Assistant Director of Lancer Media Group – Student Publications. She has internship experience working in International Communications for Steiger International – a global non-profit organization and has enjoyed studying abroad in Granada, Spain and service projects working with refugees and teaching English in Poland and England.

As a Business Analyst with Tripepi Smith, Abby assists with local government and private sector agencies in carrying out their messages with impact.

Abby is certified in Hootsuite Social Marketing, Digital Advertising (Hubspot Academy), Sprout Social and Constant Contact. Her clients include the City of Indian Wells, City of Palmdale, City of Napa, City of El Cerrito and the California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED). She also provides business development support for the firm’s higher education arm.