SPARKS Team

CEO and Founder

Sarajane Sparks Verghese is CEO and Founder of SPARKS Consulting Group, a bespoke PR, marketing and venture development firm. A former journalist turned venture development and communications professional, she has run SPARKS for more than 15 years. She holds a BA from Georgetown University and an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Public Relations, Marketing, and Social Media Manager

Sarah Neil is a Public Relations, Marketing, and Social Media Manager at SPARKS Consulting Group with experience developing digital campaigns, managing media relations, and supporting brand communications. She graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Entrepreneurial Studies, bringing a strong foundation in strategic marketing, innovative problem-solving, and effective brand storytelling.

Senior PR Consultant

Aly Jacobs is an On-Air Media Personality and Brand Consultant. Through her 10 years as a radio host and television contributor, Aly was able to hone her craft of brand building in the entertainment and consumer lifestyle space and focus in on the importance of community outreach and marketing through the usage of social media and PR.

Senior Digital Consultant

Kim Woods is a marketing professional with more than 15 years of experience at iHeartRadio, where she led a team that handled a variety of brands in the DMV. Kim also worked on iHeartRadio’s nationally produced events, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour.