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Program 2026

Program Timeline

9:30 AM ⁠Registration opens

10:00 AM Immigration Clinic opens

10:45 AM ⁠Break / Light brunch served

11:00 AM Better Together Job Fair opens, URRP/IBC resource fair opens

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM ⁠Breakout Sessions Round 1

12:15 AM – 12:30 PM ⁠Transition break

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Breakout Sessions Round 2

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Continued career & resource fair

2:00 PM Event close

Pathways Forward 2026

Featured Breakout Sessions

At Pathways Forward, we bring together trusted professionals to deliver practical, actionable guidance for individuals and families building stability in the United States.

This year’s program features five focused breakout sessions, designed to provide clarity, strategy, and real next steps.

Immigration

Understand current legal updates, humanitarian protections, work authorization pathways, and options for long-term stability.

Clear information. Informed decisions.

Financial Planning

Build financial confidence through credit education, smart budgeting, banking systems, and long-term wealth strategies.

Health & Dental Insurance

Navigate insurance options, enrollment basics, preventive care access, and how to protect your family’s health in the U.S. system.

Taxes

Gain clarity on income tax filing, compliance requirements, common mistakes to avoid, and how proper filing supports financial security.

Meet Our Speakers

Ekaterina (Kate) Rubenkova

Medical assistant, licensed health insurance broker, tax preparation volunteer

Carl Norieg

President Great American Capital

Joshua Villanueva

Business owner, licensed health insurance broker, tax preparation volunteer

Bohdan Demidont

AI Strategist, Technologist, & Internationally Trained Lawyer