Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Working Group 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Working Group

Meeting throughout the year and with rotating membership, Levine’s DEIA Working Group monitors our work, creates best practices, and encourages transparency in the continual integration of DEIA principles throughout our campuses and programs. The Working Group also formed subcommittees focusing on the Board of Trustees, employees, students/families, and community/partnerships.

Levine’s DEIA Working Group

Karen Bartman (Faculty Member)
Tiana Bey (Trustee)
Rachel Chen (Faculty Member)
Bobby Conselatore (Vice President of Marketing & Communications)
Jared Cooper (Senior Director of Strategic Operations)
Linda Fienberg (Trustee)
Angie Fraser (Director of Marketing & Communications)
Jazmin Goodson (Director of Camp Levine)
Aimee Halbruner, Co-Chair (Vice President of Music Education)
Andrew Howard (Board of Trustees Chair)
Ruth LaToison Ifill, , Co-Chair (Trustee)
Ceylon Mitchell (Faculty Chair)
Regan Nesbitt (Campus Director, THEARC and Strathmore)
Christopher Payne (Faculty Member)
Hollyn Slykhuis (Development Manager)
Malia Tayyib (Executive Assistant to the President and CEO)
Jamila Tekalli Hanner (Artistic Director of Washington Musical Pathways Initiative)
Alex Thanicatt (Associate Director of Education Services)
Jeffery Tribble, Jr. (President and CEO)
A. Maria Williams, Co-Chair (Senior Director of Human Resources & Culture)

Project Groups

In addition to our full DEIA Working Group, four project groups meet regularly to discuss topics relating to specific elements of Levine’s community.

Learn more about each of our DEIA Working Group Project Groups below. 

Communications Project Group

Made up of representatives from Levine’s Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff, the Communications Project Group advises on best practices regarding marketing and institutional communications to ensure Levine’s external and internal efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to DEIA principles.

Curriculum and Programming Project Group

The Curriculum Project Group explores Levine’s educational and performance programs through a DEIA lens to cultivate an exceptional and well-rounded artistic experience for our students and families. Through careful examination of current repertoire and curricular materials, the Project Group ensures a safe, inclusive, and informed learning space, considering the multi-genre musical interests of our student body and community. They will cultivate an inclusive approach to the work of artists and composers who have been historically excluded from classical and contemporary music.

Feedback and Information Gathering Project Group

The Feedback and Information Gathering Project Group gathers regular input and feedback from Levine’s stakeholders. Their goal is to assess how effectively Levine achieves its DEIA goals as a workplace, service provider, and organization. Through surveys, focus groups, and listening sessions, the Project Group works to ensure the DEIA Working Group’s discussions and projects continually reflect input from the communities we serve.

Tuition Assistance and Access Project Group

The Tuition Assistance Project Group focuses on enhancing Levine’s tuition assistance programs, amplifying performance opportunities for tuition-assisted students, and exploring opportunities to support our students and lower barriers to musical study beyond our traditional tuition assistance program. Through collaborative efforts and strategic planning, the Project Group cultivates an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive regardless of background or circumstance.