“That’s why the work of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute is so important.
Teaching young people how to fight for, strengthen, and cherish
the institutions that make our democracy literally a beacon for the world.”

~ President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

Thank you for supporting the Edward M. Kennedy Institute 10th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 26th. We welcomed 520 guests to celebrate this anniversary milestone and honor our distinguished award recipients – President Joseph R. Biden, Secretary Martin J. Walsh, and Retired Admiral Lisa Franchetti.

Honoree Bios

Sponsors

Honorary Chair
The Honorable John Kerry

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

Host Committee
Paul J. Ayoub, Nutter
Tania M. Barber, MBA, Caring Health Center
Jim Brett
Grace Cotter Regan, BC High
The Honorable Chris Dodd
Brian Doherty, General Agent, Greater Boston Building Trades Union
Pamela Everhart
Shanti Fry
Tom Glynn
The Honorable Jamie and Richard Harpootlian
Adrea Heebe
Lily S. Hsu, Laboure College of Healthcare
James W. Hunt, Jr.
Christopher E. Kay, M&T Bank
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
Christopher Kennedy McKelvy
Jack Oliver
President Lee Saunders. AFSCME
President Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO
The Honorable Alan Solomont
President April Verrett, SEIU
President Randi Weingarten, AFT
Linda Whitlock