Abigail Somma

Abigail Somma (Abbie) is one of those lucky people with two meaningful careers. She has coached and trained hundreds of people in mindfulness, mindset and emotional wellbeing. In addition to working with individuals, she has delivered workshops to international organizations, businesses, schools and universities, and NGOs. As 3x expat, one of her focuses is on Mindfulness of “Home” and Belonging. She is also the founder of Gratitude Buddies, a platform where “buddies” swap a range of meaningful skills, as well as small joys.

On her other life path, Ms. Somma had a longstanding career in international policy, primarily as a speechwriter, writer and editor. She has worked for the UN, the World Bank, global foundations and think tanks. In her role as a speechwriter, she’s written for celebrities, business personalities and multiple international leaders.

Ms. Somma has a Bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and a Master’s from Johns Hopkins University. She is a professionally produced playwright and a poet. Her writing has been published in the Globe and Mail, Foreign Policy, Ethics in International Affairs, Scary Mommy and others.

Education:

B.A., Villanova University

M.A., Johns Hopkins University— International Relations and Economics

Certification(s):

Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, Nalanda Institute of Contemplative Sciences

Lead F., Female Founders Accelerator