Webinars

Webinars are presented live, typically last 60-90 minutes, and require a computer, internet access, and computer speakers or a telephone. Webinar attendees enrolled in the Medical Plan are awarded 50 Call to Health points.

Festive Flavors, Healthy Choices

Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 (VIRTUAL)
7-8:30 p.m. ET
Registration is open through 8 p.m. ET on Nov. 30, 2025.

Join us for a festive and flavorful time of holiday dessert-making that won’t disrupt your health goals. During this webinar, you will learn about a variety of quick and delicious dessert options perfect for the holiday season.

Featuring a live cooking demonstration, you’ll learn how to prepare a delightful dessert that balances indulgence with wholesome ingredients. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or gifting holiday treats, these recipes will satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping your wellness in check.

About the speaker

Jessica Beardsley, MS, RD, LDN, holds master’s degrees in both bioengineering and nutrition. A registered dietitian with over a decade of experience, she is the founder of Jessica Beardsley Nutrition, a North Carolina-based private practice.

Jessica specializes in sports nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, intuitive eating, and the treatment of eating disorders. Her work blends a scientific foundation with a compassionate, individualized approach to help clients build a sustainable relationship with food and body.

Your Healthcare GPS: Real Stories of Care Navigation in Action

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 (VIRTUAL)
2-3:30 p.m. ET
Registration launches Dec. 8, 2025.

Healthcare is complex. Care navigation can make it simpler and more personalized.

Join us for this upcoming Lifelong Learning webinar to learn about the Medical Plan’s care navigation feature provided in partnership with Quantum Health — a powerful resource that helps you and your covered family members get the right care, at the right time, with less stress. Sharon Castillo, Director, Plan Administration, at the Board of Pensions, and representatives from Quantum Health will share member stories showing how having an expert to guide you and advocate for you can lead to better health outcomes. Following the discussion, time will be allowed for your questions.

Whether you are enrolled in PPO, EPO, or HDHP coverage, this plan feature is available to you. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to better leverage your benefits on your journey toward wholeness.

Who should attend

Members enrolled in the PPO, EPO, or HDHP medical option through the Board of Pensions and their covered spouses.

About the speakers

Sharon Castillo is Director, Plan Administration, at the Board of Pensions. Sharon joined the Board of Pensions in 1997 and has spent most of her career leading the administration, compliance, and coordination of healthcare and related benefit programs serving all plan members. She collaborates closely with general counsel to interpret and implement both new and existing legal requirements affecting the benefits landscape.

Sharon is deeply committed to advancing employee health and well-being through education, with a focus on promoting transparency, healthcare quality, and the adoption of best practices. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health and is an active member of the Business Group on Health. She also co-chairs the Church Benefits Administration’s Health Benefits Topical Interest Group and serves on the Employer Advisory Committee for Teladoc Health.

A passionate advocate for mental health, Sharon is dedicated to helping members better understand and navigate their benefits to support overall well-being.

Katy Kitchen is a Senior Client Success Executive at Quantum Health. She serves as the primary point of contact for Board of Pensions staff, driving strategic initiatives and overseeing the execution of these initiatives. She engages the right resources and stakeholders, identifies opportunities to enhance organizational goals, and ensures that Quantum Health clients are getting the best experience possible.

Jennifer Parmentar is a Senior Manager at Quantum Health. She is responsible for leading and developing a team of customer service members, clinicians, support staff, and clinical/customer service managers to deliver key outcomes for members, providers, and clients. She currently leads a team that supports all faith-based organizations with Quantum Health.

Upcoming webinars

Registration for each Lifelong Learning webinar opens a few weeks before the event. Titles, descriptions, and speaker information will be added as they are confirmed.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026
Registration launches Jan. 12, 2026.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
Registration launches Jan. 20, 2026.

Monday, June 8, 2026
Registration launches May 11, 2026.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026
Registration launches July 13, 2026.

Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
Registration launches Aug. 10, 2026.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Registration launches Oct. 12, 2026.

Webinar recordings

Whenever possible, we record our live webinars and make them available as stand-alone courses on the Board of Pensions’ e-learning site. Some of the webinar recordings available for replay include:

• Being Your Own Healthcare Advocate
• Building Financial Resiliency in the Black Community
• Financial Preparation for Aging Parents
• Having the Talk with Your Parents
• Healthy Bodies: Thinking Beyond Our Weight Series
• Inside the Medical Plan: How It Works and Why It Matters
• Learning about Healthcare Coverage Options for You and Your Family (captioned in English, Korean, and Spanish)
• Retirement Income for Life: The Defined Benefit Pension Plan of the PC(USA)
• 은퇴 계획 (Planning for Retirement)
• 건강 프로그램와 보조 프로그램 이해 및 활용 (Understanding the Board’s Health Programs)
• 혜택 이해하기: 사망, 장애 및 생명 보험과 혁신적인 사역 지원 (Death, Disability & Life Plans, Innovative Ministry)