Tripepi Smith Business Analyst Valerie Nevarez will be speaking at the 2026 Annual Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC) Conference in Rancho Mirage, February 1–4. The event will bring together vector control professionals from across the state to explore emerging challenges, best practices and innovative approaches to protecting public health.
A key social media strategist at Tripepi Smith, Valerie will be a featured speaker, presenting a session titled “Biting Back at Misinformation: How to Build Trust with Data-Informed Communications.” Her presentation will address a growing challenge for public health agencies: translating complex scientific data into clear, credible and actionable messages in an era when misinformation spreads rapidly online.
“Public agencies are doing critical, science-based work every day, but that work only has an impact if people understand and trust it,” said Valerie. “By using data-driven storytelling and transparent communication on social media, agencies can better connect with their communities and counter misinformation before it spreads.”
Valerie’s participation in the MVCAC conference underscores Tripepi Smith’s continued commitment to helping public agencies communicate effectively, build public trust and navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape with confidence.
About MVCAC
The Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC) provides leadership to and advocacy on behalf of the more than 70 mosquito and vector control agencies in California which share a unified purpose to protect public health through research and collaboration. MVCAC’s 10-member Board of Directors is comprised of mosquito and vector control agency managers from across the state representing California’s diverse geographic regions.
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.
