Abbe Sparks, Socially Sparked News. Abbe is a Social Entrepreneur. A social media and content influencer, she has been promoting the entertainment, music, tech & advocacy sectors for over 25 years as the Founder & Chief Igniter of Abbe Sparks Media Group. Socially Sparked News covers the intersection of culture and social change via the people, events and causes that have Socially Sparked® our lives in the worlds of advocacy/activism, entertainment, music & technology. She frequently writes about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs/Global Goals) and awareness initiatives. Women In Communications Member; Women in Music Member; Senior Board Advisor, Ripple Effect Artists, Inc.; Board Member, Women of the Blues Foundation; Advisor, Florence Belsky Charitable Foundation; Women of Distinction for Public Relations 2015, National Association of Distinguished Professionals; past President, NorthShore University HealthSystems Auxiliary at Highland Park Hospital; Continental Who's Who Registry of National Business Leaders; columnist for RFPalooza, Abbe's Sparks; former executive editor six00threefive magazine; contributing writer Big City Rhythm & Blues magazine. Executive Producer, Christmas Ain't A Drag-big band musical revue. Abbe earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of Arts & Sciences, Emory University in Atlanta, GA. The mother of two young adult children, she resides In New York City.