Our Team

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 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 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.

As a result-driven professional, Julia Gale is dedicated to driving efficiency and success through her experiences in communications and marketing. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications with a minor in Digital Arts from the State University of New York at Oneonta. Julia further developed her skills in email marketing campaigns, detail-oriented writing and event planning while working for a commercial real estate firm in New York. She built a strong foundation in social media management and general communications through internships with The Metropolitan Golf Association and Fashion in Action.

Sofia Gonzalez is an energetic team player with experience in advertising sales, marketing strategy, social media management and marketing communications. She graduated cum laude from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. While in college, she worked in the advertising department for the university newspaper, The Daily Aztec and developed her sales and customer relationship skills immensely. Sofia gained valuable marketing skills during two internships with Axos Bank, where she became skilled in brand image, content writing and consumer engagement.