Melanie James

Melanie James is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in various roles within marketing and design. Currently serving as Director at Tripepi Smith since July 2016, Melanie specializes in providing comprehensive communications support to public agencies, non-profits, and for-profits, including social media, videography, photography, graphic design, and digital advertising campaigns. Previous experience includes positions as Senior Business Analyst and Business Analyst & Graphic Designer at SVA Architects, Inc., and other roles at The Design Office, Schott's Cookies, Starbucks, and Rascal's Teriyaki Grill. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from California State University, Long Beach, and an Associate of Arts in Graphic Design & Website Development from Golden West College.