Abigail Somma (Abbie) is a mindfulness trainer, writer, and former UN speechwriter whose work lives at the intersection of emotional wellbeing, mindful communications, and social connection.

For nearly a decade, she has facilitated workshops and trainings around the world—from Vienna to NYC to London—helping individuals and organizations cultivate resilience, purpose, and presence. She is a certified instructor in the Search Inside Yourself program (developed at Google) and holds a certificate in mindfulness meditation instruction from the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science.

Before founding her own wellness ventures, Abigail spent over 15 years as a communications consultant to the United Nations in various roles, including Lead Comms for UN Women’s HeforShe program and Lead Speechwriter to the President of the UN General Assembly. She crafted speeches, op-eds, and campaigns for multiple UN agencies on issues including climate, gender, and sustainability.

She is the founder of Gratitude Buddies, a global platform that pairs people to exchange small daily joys—and now also offers a skill-swap feature, allowing users to connect through shared learning and mutual support. Gratitude Buddies is rooted in the belief that connection, gratitude, and reciprocity support deeper wellbeing.

Abigail is also a poet and playwright whose work has been staged in four professional theater productions. Her creative work continues to inform and enrich her approach to wellness, communication, and community-building. She holds degrees from Johns Hopkins SAIS and Villanova University and lives in Vienna with her two children.