Dana Sovinec is a public affairs and communications professional with focused expertise in local government and team leadership. Prior to joining Tripepi Smith, Dana served as Public Information Officer to Stockton Mayor, Kevin Lincoln, managing strategic messaging, public outreach and engagement, media relations and crisis communications. She graduated from Sacramento State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and a minor in Sociology. After college, she gained foundational government experience working for Governor Schwarzenegger and Brown, and then continued her passion for serving the public through creative productions and communications at a local church.

Dana is certified in Emergency Response Planning and Communications. Her clients include the City of Suisun City, City of Richland, WA, Town of Windsor, City of Santa Paula, City of Modesto, City of Dublin and Inland Valley Humane Society and S.P.C.A.