In 1995, Dan Cornacchia and I created a visual mission statement for PACT — an intergenerational map that illustrated the impact of breaking the cycle of poverty and the many social conditions connected to it. Our research suggested that changing the trajectory of one life could positively affect as many as 243 people over the next five generations. That vision became the foundation for PACT. Over the past 31 years, PACT Life Coaches have worked with more than 1,000 high-risk youth, helping young people navigate adversity, rediscover their strengths, and build healthier futures. Through this experience, we developed a highly specialized coaching model designed specifically for youth facing complex emotional, social, and systemic challenges. In recent years, we have also expanded our work into early prevention programming beginning in Grade 7. One of our guiding principles has always been: Teach to Scale. The launch of the School of Social Change represents the next evolution of that vision — creating a space where certified Life Coaches and community practitioners can learn the specialized tools, strategies, and relational practices that have shaped PACT’s work for decades. This school exists because of the extraordinary people who helped build it. Craig Trowhill, PACT’s samurai warrior, brought exceptional wisdom, passion, and heart to our coaching model, leaving a lasting impact on both our program and the young people we serve. Adria Trowhill, former Dean of the Adler School of Professional Coaching, has provided invaluable mentorship, leadership, and encouragement throughout our journey. I also want to recognize Ben Marshall and Rachel Schwab for their ongoing commitment to strengthening and evolving both our program and curriculum. And finally, Wendy Fortune, our Director of Education, whose leadership, vision, and dedication over the past 16 years have been instrumental in bringing the School of Social Change to life. Together, these remarkable individuals have helped shape PACT’s past, strengthen its present, and build the foundation for its future.