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Powered by the Norman F. Holmes Foundation + Nudawn Marketing Group

In collaboration with our visionary Advisory Team of partners, including Cisco Systems, Prince George’s Community College, and regional innovation leaders.

“SPARK² isn’t just a program — it’s a catalyst. It’s the moment we unite vision, innovation, and community to position Prince George’s County as a driving force in the future economy.”

THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP

This initiative is powered by collaboration — a dynamic Advisory Team that includes global innovators, local institutions, and community champions working together toward one mission: to transform potential into progress.

ABOUT SPARK²

SPARK² is a bold technology and innovation movement designed to position Prince George’s County as a hub for entrepreneurship, education, and equitable economic growth. It brings together business leaders, global corporations, educators, and policymakers who believe innovation should be inclusive and accessible to all.

SPARK² is powered by the Norman F. Holmes Foundation in collaboration with Nudawn Marketing Group and an incredible Advisory Team of partners and innovators who share a commitment to shaping the future of work, learning, and leadership.

Cisco plays a pivotal role as a technology partner, helping to shape SPARK²’s infrastructure and vision for digital readiness. Their leadership in connectivity, cybersecurity, and digital transformation ensures our ecosystem is built for long-term sustainability and innovation, giving local talent access to global opportunity.

SPARK² is not a program - it’s an ecosystem. We’re creating spaces, relationships, and opportunities that make innovation tangible. From workforce development to access to capital, SPARK² is about activating collaboration across every sector.

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Advisory Team

Greg Holmes

NFHF Executive Director
Dawn P. Jackson

CEO/Chief Strategist, Nudawn Marketing Group
Rachel Waters

Director, Global Business Architecture, Cisco Systems
Orlan Johnson

Chairman, Prince George’s Economic Development Corp. (PGC-EDC)
Falecia Williams

President of Prince George’s Community College (PGCC)
Amanda Stein

CEO, Quantum Catalyzer
Adrian Fenty

Managing Director, MaC Venture Capital

Our focus is on empowerment, building a bridge between education and industry, between innovation and equity. It means our entrepreneurs, small business owners, and students have the tools to thrive in a technology-driven economy.
Next, we’re activating training programs, business roundtables, and innovation labs that connect ideas with investment and opportunity. The goal is to create a thriving ecosystem that grows leaders and drives economic growth.
Let’s continue to collaborate, connect, and ignite what’s possible — together.

Key Programs Launching Year One

SPARK² Innovation Roundtable - SPRING (Strategic Partnerships for Resilience, Innovation, and Next-Gen Growth): Quarterly leadership convening of PG tech ecosystem stakeholders

Innovation StoryLab: Spotlighting founders, IP breakthroughs, and success stories

SPARK² Founders Index: A living directory of Prince George’s County’s tech talent and entrepreneurs

Demo & Deal Days: Curated founder showcases for capital, procurement, and M&A partners

Youth Tech Pathways: Connecting PGCC, local schools, and youth to real-world innovation opportunities