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