Senator Edward M. Kennedy represented Massachusetts from 1962 until the time of his passing in 2009, making him the third-longest sitting United States Senator in history. During that time close to 1,000 staffers called the “Lion of the Senate” their boss. Senator Kennedy’s D.C. staff was often referred to as “the best and the brightest” working on Capital Hill. The staff included those working on his personal Senate staff in Washington, D.C., his D.C. Committee staff and his Boston, Massachusetts issues were handled, and his extraordinary constituent work was done.
Kennedy alums are a tight-knit family and still loyal to their old boss even after his death. The Edward M. Kennedy Institute is fortunate to have their advice, their expertise on issues and their historical knowledge of the legislative work done over the course of 47 years. Seventy four alums also participated in Senator Kennedy’s Oral History Project. These interviews lend insightful commentary into the inner workings of Senate life.
Kennedy Staff Club
The Kennedy Staff Club is comprised of alumni who worked for Senator Kennedy in the United States Senate during his five decades of service, as well as campaign workers who served on his U.S. Senate campaigns or the 1980 Presidential campaign. Launched in 2017, members contribute $250 or more a year in support of the Senator’s vision for the Institute that bears his name. The Kennedy Staff Club represents a special group of people that know the values Senator Kennedy embraced and the manner in which he worked across the aisle to get things done.
KENNEDY STAFF CLUB BENEFITS:
- Free admission for you and a guest to the Institute for one year
- A private museum tour upon request (for up to 2 individuals)
- Advance notice of upcoming special events, exhibits, and programs
- Reserved seating for select EMKI programs
- An invitation to Kennedy Staff Club receptions in Boston and Washington, D.C.
- Subscription to the Kennedy Staff Club newsletter
- Kennedy Staff Club lapel pin
- Admission to ROAM/NARM reciprocal organizations
Alumni Reflections
Read insight written by alumni about the experiences they had while working with Senator Kennedy.
