Westford resident James Geraghty to Chair Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps’ Embracing the Legacy Gala in June

WESTFORD, Mass. — Westford resident James Geraghty, a member of the board of directors at Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps, will serve as an event chair for Embracing the Legacy, their premier annual gala that raises funds to support its work. He also serves as vice chair of the agency’s board of directors.

RFK Children’s Action Corps, which is celebrating 48 years of service, is a national leader in developing and implementing successful child welfare and juvenile justice programs.

Geraghty has been a steadfast supporter of the agency and was selected for these roles based on his strong commitment to improving the lives of children and families across the Commonwealth.

Geraghty is the founder of the Massachusetts Children’s Hockey Foundation and has held a seat on the VIP Committee for the Morgan Stanley Foundation. Geraghty is the co-chair of the Jackson Square Recreation Center Project, a $20 million community development aimed at revitalizing Roxbury. He serves as the Philanthropic Trustee of the Boston Medical Center and as the finance chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. In addition, he serves on the advisory committee for the United Teen Equality Center and has been an active supporter of the American Ireland Funds.

Jim Geraghty is a Managing Director for Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management. For over 30 years, Geraghty has served as a private wealth advisor exclusively for high net worth clients. He is a member of the Morgan Stanley Chairman’s Club and has been recognized as one of America’s Top Advisors by Barron’s (2008-2016). Additionally, Geraghty was recognized as one of the Top 10 Advisors in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal (2008).

He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award, Get Konnected’s Diversity Game Changer Award, and the Gordon B. Seavey Distinguished Citizen Award for his years of service to Westford Public Schools.

“Jim’s commitment to RFK Children’s Action Corps is evident year after year,” says Ed Kelley, CEO of Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps. “I appreciate his leadership on our Board of Directors and look forward to yet another successful event.”

Set for June 9, the agency’s annual Embracing the Legacy gala celebrates the legacy of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy and the work of the organization founded to carry out his principles of social justice for the poor and disadvantaged. Geraghty is joined by two other event chairs and board members, John Boyle III of Wayland, Mass. and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III.

During the event, Congressman Kennedy will reflect on his late grandfather’s legacy and the lasting contributions he made toward protecting society’s most vulnerable children and families. The event will include a cocktail reception, seated dinner and program, including the presentation of the Embracing the Legacy Award to the following honorees:

Bill Lyttle, President of Key Program, Inc.; Susan L. Taylor, Founder and CEO of the National CARES Mentoring Movement and Editor-In-Chief Emeritus of Essence Magazine; and Donato Tramuto, Chief Executive Officer at Tivity Health, Inc. and President and Founder of Health eVillages.

Susan Wornick, former anchor of WCVB-TV’s midday newscast and a longtime supporter, volunteer and member of RFK Children’s Action Corps’ advisory council, will emcee the 400-person event.

The event will be held at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston. Through the event, RFK Children’s Action Corps raises money to support at-risk children, families, and communities throughout Massachusetts, giving them a second chance for a better life.

Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps operates a number of programs and services for at-risk children and families, including community based initiatives, residential treatment and juvenile justice programs, and partners with national organizations and state agencies to use proven methods and develop new ways to advance practices in the care of those most vulnerable, providing the tools and skills they need to heal, grow, and thrive.

For more information about Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps, visit www.rfkchildren.org or call (617) 227-4183.

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