The Nova Rose Group

Building Bridges between Intention and Impact.

Like a Rose that Grows in Unlikely Places, Opportunity Often Grows from our Toughest Challenges.

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Our Approach

We guide leadership strategies for executives and institutions. Our process begins with a thorough understanding of institutional objectives and challenges. We then collaborate closely with your team to develop and execute tailored strategies that are both impactful and sustainable for growth and impact.

Our Services

Public & Corporate Affairs Advisory

Nova Rose crafts and executes cross sector strategies and partnerships that drive meaningful impact. We help businesses, communities, and governments across the U.S. build bridges across the dynamic terrain of public policy, community advocacy, and corporate affairs & investment issues. Nova Rose partners with leaders to design tailored strategies that align key business objectives with critical public & private interests.

Public Policy & Regulatory Consulting

Leveraging decades of experience in policy advisory and government relations, we provide strategic counsel to shape and influence public policy at all levels of government.

Strategic Partnerships

We support startups, corporations, & investors in building robust strategies that align with key external stakeholders’ priorities. 

Community Impact

Our work is deeply rooted in the belief that strong communities are the foundation of thriving businesses. We work with public officials, governments, and community institutions to develop initiatives that empower communities and foster sustainable development.

Fractional Executive Services

NRG advisors serve as fractional (contract) executives to assist CEOs and boards effectively manage change, increase growth and identify investment opportunities to expand your impact. 

Startup Consulting

NRG executives and advisors help startups identify potential investors, build strategic partnerships, and anticipate regulatory and investment challenges.

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Meet the team

NRG is founded by Experts in Public & Corporate Affairs, Corporate Development and Investing

Christopher M. Brown

Founder, Managing Partner //

Christopher M. Brown is a seasoned expert in public policy, corporate & public affairs, and community advocacy. With a distinguished career advising two U.S. presidential campaigns, global financial and technology firms, members of Congress, and community institutions, Chris has a proven track record of driving over 50 impactful policy and regulatory reforms, and steering over $2B in public & private investments.

A former Senior Vice President for Global Public Affairs at Citigroup, he was instrumental in shaping corporate strategies that align community, corporate and government priorities. Chris' deep commitment to equity informs all aspects of his work. Serving as senior counsel to several investor networks and corporations, Chris also brings over 20 years of strategic advice to public officials, research institutions, and community leaders, helping them navigate complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes. 

Chris is a graduate and board member of the University of Georgia’s School of Public & International Affairs, and earned his JD at DePaul College of Law in Chicago. His vision for The Nova Rose Group is to bridge the gap between intention and impact, ensuring that leadership and advocacy lead to tangible benefits for communities and businesses alike.

Ajamu Baker

Advisor //

Ajamu Baker brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience in areas including M&A, Venture Capital, and operations. A strategic thought partner to executives in disruptive growth enterprise efforts, Ajamu has led or helped guide successful execution of nearly $9B in technology deals across varied sectors including consumer electronics and cloud software.

As a Corporate Development lead at Google, he worked with business leaders in formulating and executing strategies in support of Google Cloud (Industry Solutions and AI/ML groups), Alphabet Bets (Loon and Wing), and the $100M Racial Equity fund for Black-led VC firms, start-ups, and organizations. Ajamu also previously served as Senior Manager of Corporate Development at Harman/Samsung where he led deals across its 4 divisions and as Cost Team Leader for the Purchasing organization at Caterpillar.

Ajamu is a graduate of the dual-degree engineering program at Morehouse College and Georgia Tech where he obtained BS degrees in Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering.  He also holds a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech and a MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Ajamu lives in Atlanta with his daughter and is an active supporter of the emerging tech community in the heart of the US South.