Donna (Sokolsky) Burke

Donna Tran is a highly accomplished individual renowned for building a powerhouse in public relations at Sparkpr, where she cultivates a culture of fearless and creative communication.

With a wealth of experience garnered from reputable companies like IBM, Nokia, Netscape, and News Corporation, Donna excels in strategic discussions with CEOs and has established a robust network of relationships in the media and industry influencer circles.

Her journey includes diverse roles in marketing and public relations at Netscape, TSI Communications, News Corporation, and the U.S. Olympic Committee, prior to co-founding Sparkpr.

Donna's specialties at Sparkpr revolve around providing public relations services to a wide range of sectors including Technology, Internet, Venture Capital, Telecommunications, Consumer Electronics, Social Networking, Fuel Cells, Semiconductor, Finance, and Consumer Goods.

Education-wise, Donna pursued a Master's degree at New York University and a Bachelor's degree at SUNY Geneseo.

She is no stranger to leadership roles, having served as the Founder, Board Member, and Chief Communications Officer at Spark, as well as in advisory positions at Systematic Ventures and Data Driven Health, and as a trustee at Portledge School.

Her professional journey also includes positions such as Marketing Manager at Netscape Communications and Senior Account Manager at Technology Solutions.