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Harmony Program
244-250 W 54th St, Ste 300
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Anne Fitzgibbon
Founder and Executive Director
Anne Fitzgibbon is a social entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, public policy/government, and arts education. She founded the Harmony Program while working as a policy advisor in the administration of New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and was awarded a year-long Fulbright Fellowship in 2007 to study “El Sistema,” Venezuela’s world-renowned national youth orchestra system, and adapt tenets of the model to serve children in New York City. As a leader and innovator in the field of music education, Anne has led workshops for musicians, educators, and nonprofit entrepreneurs abroad and at home at universities and conservatories, including Princeton University, Oberlin College, the Manhattan School of Music, and others. Anne holds a graduate degree in Public Affairs from Princeton University and an undergraduate degree from Barnard College. She studied clarinet at the Juilliard School through the Columbia/Barnard/Juilliard exchange program.
Abbie Minard
Executive Assistant & Operations Manager
A writer, artist, and historian at heart, Abbie is devoted to supporting arts education and cultural institutions through storytelling and administration. She previously served as Superintendent Team Manager at Partnership Schools after several roles in public history, archives, and editorial work during college. Abbie graduated from Princeton University in 2020, concentrating in American history with a certificate in creative writing, while devoting time to music through coursework and participation in the Princeton Laptop Orchestra. She has hosted a freeform music radio program since 2017, first on WPRB, now on WFMU, and is an active performing artist, incorporating electroacoustic tap dance with art pop songwriting. Abbie has toured her music in Japan, Canada, and across the United States.
Jackie Garcia
Director of Development
Jackie Garcia is a seasoned development professional with expertise in strategic fundraising and organizational management. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Development at Black Girls Code. Previously, Jackie worked as Director of Development at The Friends of Governors Island, where she also led as interim Executive Director. Additional work experiences at Hudson Guild, Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, and the Wildlife Conservation Society (Bronx Zoo) represent Jackie‘s ongoing commitment to social impact and New York City.
Gracen Williams
Development Associate
Gracen is a social impact professional with a background in non-profits and sustainability. She is a lover of the arts and music, drawing inspiration from her experience as an oboe player in her current role as Development Associate at the Harmony Program. She previously led the Food Recovery Network at Oregon State University and held a development role at Move For Hunger. She has also explored social entrepreneurship in a past fellowship at The Ripple Center. Holding dual bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Sustainability, Gracen is committed to creating positive social impact in her professional career.
Joanne Chang
Program Manager
Dr. Joanne Chang is an educator, administrator, and pianist with experience building and managing impactful arts programs in K–12, collegiate, and community settings. She has held teaching faculty and administrative roles at institutions including The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, Nightingale-Bamford School, 92NY, Music Teachers National Association, and Indiana University. Joanne holds a Doctor of Music in Piano Performance from Indiana University and a Graduate Diploma in Collaborative Piano from The Juilliard School as a Kovner fellow. With a strong background in teaching, performing, and leadership, Joanne is passionate about combining this expertise to provide inclusive, positive impact music education experiences that center student growth and community engagement.
Katherine Dorosh-Walther
Program Manager
Lauren Hobbs
Education Manager
Lauren Hobbs is an educator, administrator, and soprano with expertise in building and managing impactful music programs in NYC’s top-performing charter school network. She played a key role in designing and implementing the choral music program at Hudson Yards Middle School, establishing a strong foundation for voice study within the school community, and managed logistics for the Grade 3–4 and Middle School Honors Network Choir programs. As a performer, Lauren has toured internationally with the vocal ensemble Magnum Opus, presenting Fauré’s Requiem in concert at prestigious venues across Reims, Strasbourg, and Paris, France. She holds a Bachelors of Music in music education from New York University with minors in public policy and management focusing on arts administration within the nonprofit sector. Lauren is passionate about collaborating with fellow educators to build rigorous, high-performing music classrooms that prioritize musical excellence, culturally responsive teaching, and student ownership. She is committed to fostering environments where all students can thrive artistically, think critically, and develop the confidence and discipline that extend beyond the music room.
Danny King
Manager, School Partnerships
Danny King is an accomplished educator and performer with a deep passion for supporting music education and promoting the arts. He holds a Master of Music degree in classical clarinet from the Manhattan School of Music, as well as a bachelor’s degree in both music education and clarinet performance from Illinois State University. Danny’s diverse background includes teaching general music and band, managing performance libraries, and working in arts administration. Previously he held positions as woodwinds instructor for four consecutive marching band seasons in Illinois, woodwind coach and masterclass teacher for Illinois State University’s Junior High and High School Band Camp, and substitute teacher/teacher assistant in general education settings. In addition to his educational work, Danny is an active chamber musician based in New York City. He regularly performs with a variety of ensembles, including Hydra Winds and Delicious Bass, and is a sought-after freelance woodwind specialist.
Ryan Shaw
Program Assistant
Ryan Shaw is an arts administrator with a background in bass trombone performance and Mandarin Chinese. His experience includes an operations internship with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, as well as internships and contract work at The Tianjin Juilliard School and its annual Piano Festival. He holds a master’s degree from The Tianjin Juilliard School and dual bachelor’s degrees in music performance and Chinese language & literature from Boston University. Outside of the arts, he has worked in a range of roles, including as a substitute teacher and a bilingual medical assistant, gaining experience in education and healthcare settings.
Ganling Chu
Program Assistant
Ganling Chu was raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She played in local and regional El Sistema orchestras as a violinist before she relocated to New York City. Ganling graduated from Queens College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in violin performance with a minor in graphic design. Ganling strives to support the arts and to use music to educate and enrich communities; she has worked for the New York Asian Film Festival and TNYP and has been a teacher and mentor in several music organizations including Opportunity Music Project, Performing Arts Conservatory, and the WHIN project.
