SHELTON – Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County’s board of directors has appointed a new president, effective June 1.
Kim Morgan brings more than three decades of leadership in nonprofit management, strategic innovation, and community impact, poised to lead the organization into its next stage of growth and impact, according to a JA press release.
Morgan most recently served as principal of LifeVest Strategies, where she provided interim executive leadership and consulting to nonprofit and social impact organizations. Her career includes a tenure as CEO of United Way of Western Connecticut, where she led the development of Prosperi-Key, a nationally recognized digital platform connecting working families to resources with dignity and choice.
Throughout her career, Morgan has championed programs focused on youth development, early childhood education, financial empowerment, and food security. She has designed and scaled initiatives that raised millions of dollars to support underserved families across Connecticut.
She succeeds Bernadine Venditto, who led Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County for more than 20 years. The Board of Directors conducted a comprehensive executive search in partnership with DH Search of Boston, MA. Kim was selected as the top candidate from a pool of outstanding applicants.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kim Morgan as the next President of Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County,” said board Chair Mike Steinharter. “Kim is a visionary leader with a deep commitment to youth development and financial empowerment. Her track record, energy, and values align perfectly with JA’s mission and future direction.”
Morgan looks forward to continuing her career with Junior Achievement.
“I am truly excited to join Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County,” she said. “This is an organization with a stellar reputation for educating youth and preparing them for the future. I look forward to working alongside a passionate team dedicated to building brighter futures for students across our region.”
She holds a master’s degree in management communications and an undergraduate degree in psychology. She serves on the boards of Danbury and New Milford hospitals and Western CT Coalition. Kim and her husband, long-time foster and adoptive parents, live in New Fairfield.
