Levine Music is excited to announce the appointment of two accomplished individuals to our Board of Trustees: Jeanie Collins Carr and Dr. Robert Plovnick. Each brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and passion for education and the arts, furthering Levine’s mission to inspire everyone in the National Capital Region to love music.Â
Jeanie Collins Carr is a dedicated community servant and educator with a longstanding commitment to supporting youth and their families. With a deep belief in holistic and integrated learning, Jeanie sees the arts as a powerful tool for engaging and stimulating learners of all ages.
Jeanie’s distinguished career includes her role as Executive Director of the Black Student Fund, where she managed staff, budgets, grant writing, and community outreach to support under-resourced students in gaining access to private school education. She has also served as Admissions Director at Georgetown Day School, assessing academic and cultural readiness for students and families.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Jeanie has been actively involved in civic organizations, serving as past president of the Capital City Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and as an associate member of the Washington, DC, Chapter of Jack and Jill, Inc. She holds a BA in Human Relations and an MAT in Education from Trinity Washington University​.
“I am thrilled to join Levine Music’s Board of Trustees and contribute to its impactful mission. Music has the unique ability to bring people together, inspire growth, and transform lives, and I look forward to supporting Levine in expanding its reach and deepening its connections with our community.”
– Jeanie Collins Carr
Dr. Robert Plovnick is a healthcare quality consultant based in Washington, DC, with more than 20 years of experience in medical professional society leadership. As an advocate for improving healthcare delivery and outcomes, he has worked extensively on quality improvement, clinical practice guidelines, and health information technology. Robert previously served as Chief Medical Quality Officer at the American Society of Hematology and as Director of Quality Improvement at the American Psychiatric Association.
In addition to his professional expertise, Robert has a personal connection to Levine Music. Since 2012, he has been a proud “Suzuki Dad,” supporting his three children in their violin studies at Levine.
Robert holds a medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, a master’s in medical informatics from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology and is currently pursuing dual MBA and healthcare leadership degrees from Cornell University​.
“As a parent at Levine, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of music education. I am honored to join the Board of Trustees and to help further Levine’s mission of enriching lives through music and fostering creativity in our students and community.”Â
– Dr. Robert Plovnick
We look forward to the contributions that Jeanie and Robert will bring to Levine Music as we continue to inspire and support our community through music education.Â