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Dan Smith is a director at APCO, based in Washington, D.C., and specializing in digital, energy, and public affairs. Mr. Smith brings a unique digital-first, public affairs mindset to assist clients with coalition management, grassroots and grasstops mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and integrated campaigns with a focus on advocacy, advisory, and brand reputation. He has nearly a decade of professional experience advising diverse clientele across multiple industries and policy arenas – including energy and resource sustainability, global consumer packaged goods, corporate social responsibility, healthcare, and telecommunications – and leading major digital campaigns in the United States and internationally for public- and private-sector organizations.

Mr. Smith received PR News’ “Rising Stars 30 & Under Award” in 2017 in recognition of his consistent ability to deliver for his clients. He earned his Bachelor of Arts with honors in English from Furman University and his Master of Arts in Mass Communications from the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications in 2022.