Immigrant Advancement Forum
Join us at the second annual Immigrant Advancement Forum!
Friday, October 24, 2025 - 9 am to 4 pm
The Immigrant Advancement Forum is a free-to-attend initiative from the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA). MOIA brings together stakeholders from government agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, and community groups to learn how to work collaboratively to support immigrant communities and their needs.
This event lays the foundation for what we envision as a vital annual gathering. We hope to build upon the connections and momentum generated each year, creating a sustained effort to enhance our region's capacity to welcome, support, and uplift immigrant and refugee residents.
The Forum is a registration-only event for individuals working at nonprofits, community organizations, and other agencies. We ask all interested participants to complete their registration in advance to ensure a well-organized and effective gathering. Other opportunities for the general public will come in the future! Want to share the forum with other community organizations and partners? Use our toolkit!
This year, MOIA invites YOU to share which topics you are most interested in discussing at the Forum, and whether you would be willing to share your insights or lead a discussion. Your involvement will help shape the forum into a richer and more engaging experience for everyone. Presenters will receive an honorarium as an acknowledgment of their contributions.
Register and apply to present! Deadline to register and apply is October 10.
Providers, Speakers, Moderators
Allison Vernery
Youth Employment & Opportunity, City of Boston
The Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity
Pedro Cruz
Youth Engagement & Advancement, City of Boston
The Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA)
Aliesha Porcena
Small Business, City of Boston
Small Business
Brooke Machado
Worker Empowerment, City of Boston
The Worker Empowerment Cabinet
Taelle Chery
MassHire
MassHire
Tibrine Da Fonseca
Boston Public Health Commission
Boston Public Health Commission