Honoree Bios

Honorary Chair
The Honorable John Kerry

Co-Chairs
Michael Curry
Anne Finucane
The Honorable Rufus Gifford
Terry O’Sullivan

Host Committee
Paul Ayoub
Tania M. Barber, MBA, Caring Health Center
Jim Brett
Grace Cotter Regan, BC High
The Honorable Chris Dodd
Pamela Everhart
Shanti Fry
Tom Glynn
Ambassador Jamie and Richard Harpootlian
Adrea Heebe
Lily S. Hsu, Laboure College of Healthcare
James W. Hunt, Jr.
Steve Kerrigan, Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center
The Honorable Paul Kirk, Jr.
Peter and Judy Kovler
Grace Lee, St. Mary’s Credit Union
President Chrissy Lynch, MA AFL-CIO
President Sean McGarvey, NABTU
Jack Oliver
President Lee Saunders. AFSCME
General President Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO
The Honorable Alan Solomont
President April Verrett, SEIU
General President Randi Weingarten, AFT
Linda Whitlock

Host Committee in formation, as of 8/27/25

Invitation to follow
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The Edward M. Kennedy Institute Award for Inspired Leadership was created to recognize individuals
who reflect the best leadership qualities of Senator Edward M. Kennedy himself, an exemplary
leader who made a difference throughout his life and career by service to his country
and community and inspired others to be civically engaged.