
Ryder Todd Smith
Ryder has over 20 years of experience in government relations, technology and marketing. As president, he leads Tripepi Smith and is the ultimate project owner of its clients, which span over 90 public, private and non-profit agencies. Ryder is also the creator of the City Internet Strategies Study, publisher of the Civic Business Journal and a frequent speaker on the local government circuit. Additionally, his insights have been published by industry-leading publications, such as Western City Magazine and Public Management Magazine, and local government professional organizations, such as the CCMF and MMANC have recognized and awarded his support as a longtime partner.

Christine Martin
Christine brings over 20 years of public sector experience in the providing exceptional service to local government. Prior to joining Tripepi Smith, Christine was the Assistant City Manager at the City of Livermore. She worked for Livermore for 21 years, serving in the City Manager’s Office for seven years and as a planner in the Community Development Department for 14 years. Christine is a courageous, solutions-oriented servant leader. She has strong political acumen and a positive, can-do work ethic. In her role as Assistant City Manager, she established and oversaw the city’s communications and emergency management programs, created and implemented the city’s first-ever five-year strategic plan and served as liaison on council subcommittees, including a complex, controversial equity and inclusion subcommittee with elected officials and community members.

Kylie Sun
Kylie Sun is a Senior Business Analyst with Tripepi Smith. Kylie brings a diverse skillset to the team from her experience in several industries, such as litigation services, academic administration and music marketing. She graduated from Biola University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management. She has a strong background in social media strategy, website development, writing and scheduling and high-volume operations due to her experiences as Administrative Assistant at Biola University, Marketing Intern at Transparent Productions, Social Media Marketing Manager at TSE Worldwide Press and Operations Associate at TSG Reporting.

Morgan Teruel
Morgan is a digital media and communications professional with a strong foundation in creative strategy, public engagement and operational leadership. She has managed executive recruitment efforts, supported cross-functional teams and developed tailored messaging across press releases, newsletters, websites and social media. Her experience includes conducting audience research, running digital ad campaigns and increasing engagement across diverse communities. Combining creative insight with a data-informed approach, she has led teams in producing high-impact deliverables such as graphics, articles and social content to ensure alignment with organizational goals and values.
Morgan is a certified Hootsuite Social Marketing Professional and has obtained a Professional Certificate in Public Engagement from the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership.

Julia Gale
