May is graduation season, marking a time to celebrate learning. For the Tripepi Smith team, there is a lot to celebrate this year:

Learning, however, is not tied solely to colleges and universities. Indeed, many of the practical skills our team delivers are learned through online classes, UC extension courses and other certifications. Director Katherine Griffiths recently completed hundreds of hours of work to earn her Accreditation in Public Relations. This rigorous process included presenting her portfolio to a panel of three peers and sitting for a three-hour, computer-based examination. Katherine is already an accomplished and award-winning professional, but in true Tripepi Smith spirit, she embraced the reality that there is always more to learn.

Anyone who knows our firm well knows how deeply we embrace constant learning. “Always Be Learning” or #ABL is an important part of Tripepi Smith culture. It shines through in discussions with our team about what they enjoy most about work life here, as well as in the work we do for our clients.

Communications work depends heavily on technology platforms that are constantly evolving, like social media, website content management systems and software packages. We also work in policy areas that fluctuate with court rulings, Sacramento’s whims and responses to newly declared crises. These factors demand that our team absorb new information and adapt their responses accordingly to deliver fresh ideas that make an impact.

While we are not inventing a new vaccine or launching a starship to Mars, our team is routinely learning to become more efficient or expanding their knowledge to add more value for Tripepi Smith clients and teammates. It is part of who we are. Clients know that when they hire Tripepi Smith, they are hiring a team who is top notch and brings the best and brightest to every meeting, conversation and client deliverable. That is our commitment to you.

May You Always Be Learning,