The Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County have appointed Kim Morgan as its new president, effective now. 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.
Most recently she served as principal of LifeVest Strategies, where she provided interim executive leadership and consulting to nonprofit and social impact organizations. Her career includes a successful 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, leaving behind a legacy of growth and stability. The Board of Directors conducted a comprehensive executive search in partnership with DH Search of Boston, Massachusetts. She 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 Mike Steinharter, chair of the Board of Directors. “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 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. She and her husband, reside in New Fairfield, Connecticut.
Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County is dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed through programs that focus on financial literacy, work and career readiness and entrepreneurship. JA programs are designed to meet the needs of local schools and youth with lessons and experiences that promote financial stability, economic mobility and relevant learning experiences that empower young people to build thriving futures for themselves and their communities.
