Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold names Stephanie Schaffer as associate partner

Stephanie Schaffer has joined Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold Marketing and Public Relations as an associate partner. Schaffer leads strategic communication, government relations and public outreach campaigns for clients, conducting media relations, coalition building and content creation. Her two decades of experience includes engaging stakeholders on policy issues using social media tactics and grassroots mobilization efforts.

Schaffer previously served as the public information officer for the City of Fort Myers. After an early career in state lobbying, she moved to the Washington, D.C., area to advance at the federal level managing multi-state issue campaigns for Fortune 500 companies and national trade associations. She has an MBA from William Woods University and is a member of the Florida Municipal Communicators Association.

Founded in 1983, Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold is a full-service marketing and public relations firm that specializes in developing results-oriented initiatives across multiple industry sectors. The firm’s leadership team includes partners Tina McCain Matte, Angela Bell and Jennifer Hamilton, each with extensive experience in the planning and implementation of strategic communications, media relations, special event production, brand positioning, website development, social media engagement, public information programs, and government relations throughout Florida and the United States. For more information, visit www.GSMA.pro or call 239-275-5758.