Michael Levine

Michael Levine is a lifelong champion for educational equity with a deep commitment to unlocking opportunity for all children, especially those farthest from it. For over three decades, Michael has led innovative programs and policy efforts at the intersection of early learning, K-12 education, emerging technologies, and media. He has worked across sectors – from the White House and City Hall to foundations, startups, and social impact funds – to scale what works, shape public discourse, and help build a future where every child can thrive. Currently, Michael serves as Senior Advisor at the Kapor Center and the Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Or Initiative. Previously, Michael served as Senior Vice President at Paramount, where he led learning and impact for Noggin, Nickelodeon’s interactive learning platform. During his tenure, the firm grew markedly in reach, revenue, and impact and was recognized as a leader in ed tech and in promoting positive child outcomes. Michael was Chief Knowledge Officer and the Founding Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, an innovation research and thought leadership nonprofit based at Sesame Workshop. Earlier in his career, Michael served as Vice President for Asia Society, managing the global nonprofit’s interactive media, language, and educational initiatives to promote knowledge and understanding of other world regions and cultures. Before that, Michael oversaw the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s groundbreaking work in early childhood development, educational media, and school reform, and was senior advisor to the New York City Schools Chancellor, where he directed dropout prevention, after-school, and early childhood initiatives.