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Harmony Program
244-250 W 54th St, Ste 300
New York, NY 10019
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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.
Taylor Royer
Program Manager, In-School Instruction
Taylor Royer is an educator and multi-hyphenate creative with a passion for building a more equitable and welcoming experience for students of the arts. Taylor holds a Master of Music and an Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy from New York University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Her previous experience includes positions at New York University and the University of Memphis, where she taught voice with a focus on musical theatre and contemporary commercial styles.
Bill Russell
Program Manager, After-School Instruction
With eight years of experience as a music teacher in public school settings, Bill is a seasoned educator passionate about providing access to quality music education for all learners. He holds a Master’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Hartford and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Rowan University. He is also certified through the Feierabend Association for Music Education, the Organization of American Kodaly Educators, and completed Level II with the American Orff-Schulwerk Association. With a solid foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical application, Bill strives to create inclusive and engaging learning environments where every student can thrive to become the most confident and expressive version of themselves.
Ryan Shaw
Summer 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
Summer 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.
