SPIN CEO Jimmy Hutcheson Joins Playing For Change Board

Playing for Change Foundation (PFCF) today (March 10) announced that SPIN and Next Management Partners CEO Jimmy Hutcheson has joined the organization’s Board of Directors. Hutcheson brings extensive experience in digital media, music culture, private equity and mission-driven storytelling to the Foundation’s leadership as it continues expanding its global programs empowering youth through music and arts education.

Beyond his work in media, Hutcheson has long championed initiatives that harness music and creative culture to address broader social issues. He spearheaded the creation of SPIN IMPACT, a platform dedicated to elevating conversations around mental health, addiction recovery and community resilience through collaborations with artists, nonprofit organizations, and cultural leaders.

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“Playing For Change Foundation represents the best of what music can do in the world,” said Hutcheson. “The organization empowers young people by helping them connect with their own cultural traditions while building confidence, opportunity, and community through music. I’m honored to join the board and support a mission that proves creativity and education can change lives.”

For more than 19 years, Playing for Change Foundation has supported youth in communities around the world by providing free music and arts education programs that preserve cultural heritage while creating pathways for leadership and economic opportunity. The Foundation currently operates 137 program locations across 27 countries, engaging hundreds of teachers, artists and community leaders working to uplift youth through creative expression.

“Jimmy brings a powerful combination of media innovation, cultural leadership and a genuine commitment to using music as a force for good,” said Whitney Kroenke Silverstein, Co-Founder and President of Playing for Change Foundation. “His perspective on storytelling, acquisitions and investing in culture, audience engagement and the role of music in shaping culture will be incredibly valuable as we continue expanding the reach and impact of our programs around the world.”

PFCF will next bring together artists, philanthropists and supporters for its annual Impact Awards on April 11 in Miami, where Wyclef Jean and photographer and humanitarian Nigel Barker will be honored for their global philanthropic impact.

Beyond Hutcheson and Silverstein, the Playing For Change Foundation’s Board of Directors includes Pamela Silva (Vice Chair), Josh Taekman (Secretary), Henry “Hank” Dudgeon III (Treasurer), Steve Blatter, Daniel Bryant, Abe Burns, Charles Heekin, Howard Hoffen, David Hryck, Ronnie Madra, Jerry Plush, Linda Rizk, John G. Shedd IV and Louis Upkins.

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