Dana Smith

Dana Franko Smith is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in integrated communications, marketing, planning, and public relations. With a background working for large enterprises and start-ups, Dana excels in strategic communications, leading cross-functional teams, managing various communication channels, and driving digital content creation. Dana has managed communication strategies, processes, and best practices across multiple platforms to engage employees, partners, and customers. Specializing in internal communications, branding, digital marketing, and media relations, Dana's career spans roles at companies like Cisco Systems, Energizer, IBM, AOL, and Sun Microsystems. Dana's educational background includes studies in Smart Cities Management at EPFL and a B.A. in Communications & Journalism from California State University-Sacramento.