Sydni Overly is a strong project manager with a background in public policy and local government. After studying sociology at Boston University, she went on to receive her master’s degree in public administration from California State University, Long Beach. Sydni further developed her leadership skills at the City of Gardena, where she supported several municipal departments and gained extensive experience in intergovernmental relations, emergency management, community outreach and content creation. As a Director for Tripepi Smith, Sydni manages a wide range of projects and provides strategic direction for staff to execute. In addition to her client work, Sydni is the firm’s Sprout Social expert and helps optimize social media management practices. She is also the product manager of Local Information Network of Knowledge (LINK), a community forum for California public agencies to find and share key resources and knowledge.

Sydni’s clients include the City of Alameda, City of Malibu, City of Renton, City of Richland, City of Santa Paula, City of San Luis Obispo, City of Vacaville and HSITAG. 

Sydni is a certified Hootsuite Social Marketing Professional. She also specializes in crisis communications and completed FEMA’s Professional Development Series and Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Crisis Communication Certificate Program.