PERSON: Lis Smith

Democratic campaign communications specialist

Lis Smith (born October 15, 1982) is an American political strategist affiliated with the Democratic Party. She is most well known for being the senior advisor for Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign, deputy manager of Martin O’Malley’s 2016 presidential campaign and the director of rapid response for Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign. She has also directed communications and strategy for a number of other gubernatorial, mayoral and congressional campaigns.

Smith was born to lawyers Thomas, cousin of Senator Sam Ervin, and Adrienne Smith and was raised in Bronxville, New York, along with her twin brother Angus, and older siblings Ashley and Toby.

In 2001, Smith graduated Bronxville High School[citation needed]. Smith double majored in government and anthropology at Dartmouth College, graduating in 2005. During her time at Dartmouth, she volunteered for John Edwards’ 2004 presidential campaign.

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