Stephanie Smith Recognized as 2026 Woman of Influence
Influential Women Magazine Showcases Her Leadership, Service, and Commitment to Empowering Others
Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK) is excited to share that Stephanie Smith, director of election services at BBK, has been honored by Influential Women magazine as a 2026 Woman of Influence. Smith has been recognized for her decades of leadership and service in municipal government, highlighting her nearly 40 years of experience supporting public agencies and advancing election administration across California.
In the profile, Smith reflected on the importance of embracing new opportunities, learning from mistakes and creating your own career path. She also encouraged young women entering the profession to seek mentors, build strong professional networks and connect their experiences to their career goals. Looking ahead, Smith shared that the wave of retirements in local government presents significant leadership opportunities for the next generation. She emphasized that integrity, transparency, courage, creativity and service are the values that have guided her career and continue to shape her work in helping organizations and communities succeed.
Read Smith’s full profile here.
To accompany the feature, Influential Women created a video spotlighting Smith. Watch it here.
