Tripepi Smith continues to grow its partnerships in the higher-education sector, helping institutions strengthen connections with prospective students, faculty and the broader academic community. Building on past successes with Scripps College and California State University San Marcos, the firm has partnered with the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) to support the university’s communication priorities, including student outreach, faculty media training and thought leadership positioning.
Through this collaboration, Tripepi Smith works closely with CIIS staff to elevate messaging, improve digital engagement and highlight the Institute’s distinctive mission and academic programs. The team’s work helps CIIS maintain its recognition as a leader in higher education, ensuring its expertise and programs reach the audience who benefits most.
“CIIS has long been a leader in transformative education, offering programs that blend different practice areas and topics into courses that prepare students to make a meaningful impact in the world,” said Principal of EJR Education Consulting Evan Rutter. “Partnering with Tripepi Smith helps us communicate that effectively, and we are grateful for their expertise in guiding our community engagement and outreach efforts.”
The Tripepi Smith team — Principal Katherine Griffiths, APR, Senior Business Analyst Brandon Lewis, Business Analysts Olivia Rizzuto and Kendall Lowery and Junior Business Analysts Erin Pinkelman and Frank Applebaum — provide support through email drip campaigns, editorial thought leadership content, strategic marketing recommendations and media training workshops for faculty across multiple programs.
“Our team enjoys partnering with CIIS to sustain their leadership in student engagement and faculty visibility,” said Katherine. “It is exciting to help the institution increase its enrollment so that its faculty can continue sharing knowledge and providing a transformative educational experience for students.”
About the California Institute of Integral Studies
The California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) is a private university in San Francisco offering undergraduate and graduate programs that blend academic rigor, personal inquiry and global awareness. With disciplines ranging from counseling psychology and integrative health to philosophy, religion and ecology, CIIS is recognized for its innovative, student-centered approach to higher education and its commitment to preparing graduates for meaningful, service-oriented careers.
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 Calabasas, City of Culver City, City of Cupertino, City of Daly City, 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.
