Mariana Abate
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Mariana joined the SparkShoppe team as an intern in May of 2022 and came on full-time in September of 2025. Prior to her role with SparkShoppe, Mariana worked for the University of Florida softball team, supporting athletes while gaining firsthand experience in team operations and internal communications. In her current role, Mariana works with multiple clients crafting digital experiences that foster strong brand connections.
Mariana holds a B.S. in Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Sport Management as well as an MBA in Marketing, both from the University of Florida.
Fun Facts
What is your favorite app/social media platform?
Who is your favorite singer/band?
The Smashing Pumpkins
Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
I attended the NCAA Women’s College World Series twice with the University of Florida softball team
Meet the Shoppe
Heidi Reale
CEO, Founder
Meagan Handford
COO, Founder
Megan Finin
CMO
Sara Lilkas
Director of Client Services
Tarryn Rainis
Creative Manager
Susan Hale
Shopper Marketing Manager
Lindsey Maklos
Shopper Marketing Manager
Kirsten Kaminski
Shopper Marketing Manager
Scott Terwilliger
Marketing Manager
Kayla Scott
Shopper Marketing Planner
Maureen Murphy
Food and Entertaining Specialist
Zachary Verde
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Kate Mackin
Shopper Marketing Manager
Vik Persaud
Shopper Marketing Coordinator
Annette Izzo
Business Manager
Thomas Bedian
Marketing Manager
Sierra Levine
Shopper Marketing Coordinator
Mariana Abate
Digital Marketing Coordinator
