When you remove barriers to learning, something remarkable happens. Community doesn't just strengthen, it transforms. 

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At the Spark of Hudson, we're working to build a sustainable model that we hope can be replicated in other communities around the world. The Spark Building, our three-story venue in the heart of Hudson, hosts corporate retreats and private celebrations, in addition to hosting our community workshops and programs. Paid private event revenue directly supports building operations and staff which support our free and accessible community programs and workshops. 

A teenager discovers a passion that becomes a career. A parent learns a skill that opens new doors. Neighbors become teachers. Teachers become students. And everyone realizes they have something valuable to contribute.


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A corporate offsite supports a free AI workshop or financial literacy session. A milestone celebration enables our community to come together for a writing workship or lap crafts circle.

Meet the Team

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Jessica Laddin

Director of Programming

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Fathema Rahman

Workforce Development Manager

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Jenn Panawek

Special Events + Brand/Marketing