Westford resident is Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps newly elected board member and an Embracing the Legacy event chair

WESTFORD, Mass. — James Geraghty recently joined the board of directors at Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps and will serve as an event chair for Embracing the Legacy, the agency’s premier annual gala that raises funds to support its programs. The agency, which is celebrating 45 years of service, is a national leader in developing and implementing model, successful child welfare and juvenile justice programs.

“I have always cared deeply about helping those who are less fortunate,” says Geraghty. “I was drawn to RFK Children’s Action Corps because of its commitment to social justice for the young people of our nation.”

Geraghty was selected based on his strong commitment to and proven effectiveness in improving the lives of children across the Commonwealth. Geraghty serves as a board member and chair of the advisory committee for the United Teen Equality Center. He is also the founder of the Massachusetts Children’s Hockey Foundation and has held a seat on the VIP Committee for the Morgan Stanley Foundation. In addition, he has been an active supporter of the American Ireland Fund. He lives in Westford, Mass. with his wife, Susan, and their four children.

Through his work at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management, Geraghty works with high net worth individuals providing highly customized financial advice and investment solutions.  He is a member of the Morgan Stanley Chairman Club and has been recognized as one of America’s Top Advisors by Barron’s (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013). Additionally, Geraghty was recognized as one of the Top Ten Advisors in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal (2008). Geraghty recently received a prestigious award from Get Konnected, as one of 12 Leaders who are committed to Boston’s Diversity for his tireless work in mentoring at-risk youth. Geraghty was recently presented with the Gordon B. Seavey Distinguished Citizen Award for his years of service to Westford Public Schools.

“We have an ambitious agenda and are fortunate to have Jim join the team,” says Ed Kelley, president and CEO of Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps.

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.

Set for June 3, 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 John Boyle, of Wayland, Mass., and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III. American Honda Motor Co. Inc. is the event’s presenting sponsor. 

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