JEANIE KARTALIAN, MD Jeanie Kartalian is a pediatrician who has dedicated over a decade to the advocacy of children. Her belief in the benefits of a children’s museum has led to her service on the Board of Directors at the Children’s Museum of Northern Virginia. As a supporter, organizer, and volunteer in the annual fundraising galas and the capital campaign for the International Museum of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Kartalian was able to experience its growth from a small local organization to an international museum with a Smithsonian affiliation and continued expansion. Passionate about encouraging a healthy active lifestyle in the community, she created a fitness initiative for Gonzalez Elementary School in Texas, launching the program with appearances and partnerships with the local professional sports teams and businesses. In addition to serving the schools and community organizations, Dr. Kartalian has practiced as a pediatrician at the Anne Arundel Medical Center while residing in Annapolis. Prior to enrolling in medical school, she worked with the Ministry of Education in Nepal as a volunteer with the Peace Corps. Her medical degree and residency are from Northwestern University and Children’s Memorial Hospital. Her undergraduate degree is in mathematics from Carleton College. She holds a medical license in Maryland and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Virginia Pediatric Society. Dr. Kartalian resides with her husband and three children in Great Falls, Virginia.