What Happens When Changemakers Get in the Room Together
Phoenix, AZ | April 29, 2026
Reading about change is one thing. Making it is quite another.
That is the idea behind The Changemaker’s Toolkit Live, and it is exactly why we are so excited to help bring it to life. On May 14, New Pathways for Youth is co-hosting this high-energy, interactive event with Catherine Alonzo, Phoenix-based author, social change leader, and co-founder and CEO of Javelina.
If you know Javelina, you may know them as one of the Valley’s leading branding, marketing, and advocacy agencies. We know them as a trusted partner who has worked alongside our team to shape some of our core branding and communications, helping us find the language and the vision to match the work we do every day for youth and families across Phoenix.
“I have had the privilege to be in conversations with Catherine for years about what it really takes to make change, not just in theory, but in practice, in community, and on the hard days. That is exactly what this event is about. Come ready to do some real thinking.”
— Dr. Karen Johnson, President and CEO, New Pathways for Youth
About the Event
This is more than a book event; this is a conversation, one that will move through guided activities, honest dialogue, and real exploration of how to apply the ideas from the book to your work, or the change you are seeking to make.
You can expect:
- A thoughtful, interactive conversation
- Practical ideas you can use right away
- Time to connect with others who care about making an impact
- A few surprises along the way
Change Starts with Relationships
At New Pathways for Youth, we believe change starts with relationships. It starts with a mentor showing up for a young person, week after week. It starts with staff who walk alongside families through hard seasons. And it starts with community partners who share our belief that a better world is possible and are willing to do the work to get there.
Our partnership with Catherine and the Javelina team is rooted in all of that. And this event is a natural extension of it.
“At New Pathways, we know that the most powerful thing we can offer young people is a community that believes in them. Events like this remind us that changemakers need that same kind of community too. We are excited to open our doors and create that space together.”
— Farrah Fiegener, Vice President of Community Outreach, New Pathways for Youth
Join Us
The Changemaker’s Toolkit Live
May 14, 2026 – 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Hosted by New Pathways for Youth CEO Dr. Karen Johnson
If you have been thinking about how to make an impact, or how to do it more intentionally, you will not want to miss this.