Stephen J. Kerrigan
President and CEO

Stephen J. Kerrigan has held a number of key positions in government and politics for nearly three decades. Steve currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center with sites in Worcester, Framingham and Milford, Massachusetts.
Prior to joining Kennedy Community Health, Steve was the Principal of the Kilgeever Consulting Group, a public affairs firm that focused on government relations, business development and management consulting. In addition, Steve served as the Chief Executive Officer of both the 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee and the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Committee, as well as in the role of Chief of Staff for President Obama’s 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee.
As Chief of Staff to Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly, Steve played a pivotal role in shaping public policy and driving the initiatives of New England’s largest regulatory and law enforcement office. Prior to his tenure in state government, he spent two decades as a trusted advisor and Senior Aide to Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA), both in the U.S. Senate and in private capacities. A committed public servant at all levels, Steve also served on the Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen in his hometown of Lancaster, Massachusetts.
Outside of his professional career, Steve is deeply committed to public service and civic engagement. He serves on the Board of NARAL Pro-Choice America, and is also the co-founder of the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund, where he has been a dedicated board member for 20 years. In 2014, he was the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, bringing his leadership and advocacy to the forefront of statewide politics.
A graduate of Saint John’s High School and the University of Maryland, Steve lives in Lancaster, Massachusetts with his husband, Jacob.










