Pathway of Hope: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

September 16, 2026

The forum brings together thought leaders and industry professionals to explore the challenges and opportunities facing job seekers in Central Florida, and how we can work together to remove barriers and build a more equitable future.

This conversation will be moderated by Joyce Boudoin, Chief Administrative Officer at Orange County Clerk of Courts and United Against Poverty Orlando Community Advisory Board Vice Chair, and will feature an incredible panel of leaders:

Anna Eskamani, Florida House of Representatives, District 42

Shannon Gravitte, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for AdventHealth

Anjali Vaya, Executive Director, United Against Poverty Orlando

Together, we’ll explore how access to meaningful employment, skills training, and supportive services can help break the cycle of poverty for families across our region.