Sommer Vega, Founder of Pocket PR

Sommer Vega is a passionate communication strategist and content creator specializing in helping businesses build brilliant brands through strategic content that gets them the exposure they want. Founder and executive director of Pocket PR Communications Boutique in Atlanta, GA, Sommer boasts over 20 years in public relations, advertising, and digital media. A Spelman College alumna, she excels in transforming concepts into strategic brands, partnering with major organizations, and driving successful campaigns. Her client portfolio spans small business owners, colleges and universities, and government and nonprofit agencies. She specializes in building brands from the ground up and launching comprehensive campaigns, including video production, graphic design, and organic and paid digital media strategies.

Since its inception, Sommer has grown her business to over six figures, a testament to her strategic acumen. Her most recent project includes developing online courses through the launch of Brilliant Brands Academy™ to help individuals market themselves by offering private and group coaching for business owners. Additionally, she has expanded her team with a group of skilled consultants dedicated to brand success.

Before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, Sommer held key roles that shaped her professional journey. As the Director of Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations at Marietta City Schools in metro Atlanta, she developed the school system’s brand, coordinated media relations, formulated digital media strategies, and significantly increased the district’s social media presence. She also managed content, planned events, and crafted promotional campaigns. Prior to this, she was a Communications Project Manager for the Georgia Department of Education, where she implemented statewide multimedia campaigns and digital media training. These experiences laid the foundation for her successful career.

In her roles, Sommer forged significant partnerships with entities like the Atlanta Ballet, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, and other notable organizations. She previously served as an Online Recruitment Specialist & Senior Advertising Account Executive at TMP Worldwide Advertising & Communications Agency, managing advertising campaigns for Fortune 500 companies.

Sommer was recognized for her contributions to public relations, nominated for the Georgia School Nutrition Award for Effective Public Relations, and held numerous leadership roles, including Region I District Director for the Georgia Schools Public Relations Association (GSPRA). She also served as a Paulding Chamber Ambassador and a Cobb Chamber Business and Education Committee member.

When she’s not busy with her business endeavors, Sommer cherishes time with her husband Louis, 16-year-old son Paul John, and three-year-old daughter Sage. She is actively involved in her church and enjoys community service, reading, journaling, traveling, and strength conditioning exercises. These personal interests enrich her life and contribute to her professional success. Sommer’s business motto, “If you THINK IT, then INK IT, CREATE IT, SHARE IT,” reflects her passion for turning ideas into reality.