Saara is Tripepi Smith’s Newest Business Analyst
Tripepi Smith is pleased to announce the promotion of Saara Lampwalla to business analyst.
Saara joined team Tripepi Smith in April 2017. Over the course of two years, she has supported an array of Tripepi Smith clients spanning cities, like the City of Culver City and City of Hawaiian Gardens, to advocacy organizations, such as the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) and think tanks like the Institute for Local Government (ILG). Additionally, Saara has worked in tandem with President Ryder Todd Smith on Tripepi Smith’s own marketing efforts, reinstating the firm’s monthly newsletter, crafting copy for firm news and insights, managing social media, liaising with partner organizations and more.
“I try to be Saara’s toughest client in her work on Tripepi Smith’s marketing. She consistently delivers for our firm and our clients,” said Ryder. “Aside from her talent, Saara is hardworking, kind and curious; she is eager to do good work for our firm, clients and colleagues. We are thankful to have her on Team Tripepi Smith.”
Since joining Tripepi Smith, Saara has pursued certifications in Hootsuite Social Marketing, Constant Contact and Hubspot Inbound Marketing. Most recently, she earned her remote pilot license and will soon be a key contributor of Tripepi Smith’s branch of drone services, MuniAerial.
“I’m truly grateful to be on team Tripepi Smith,” said Saara. “We have a culture that is unparalleled to what I’ve experienced in workplaces before. Our team members are kind, intelligent, and gifted at what they do. That acts as a foundation for our workplace environment to constantly be learning, growing, asking questions and striving for more both as an individual and a firm. I’m honored to be Tripepi Smith’s newest business analyst and look forward to a bright future ahead with my teammates and clients.”
Saara has experience with several offerings in Tripepi Smith’s wheelhouse, including agenda monitoring, website development, social media management, video production, content creation and communication assessments.
An alumna of California State University, Pomona, Saara earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication, with an emphasis in Public Relations, and minors in Marketing Management, Journalism and Philosophy.