Our History

The PACTL Journey

2006

December

Foundation and Beginning

In December 2006, sponsored by Flintridge Foundation, Yoland Trevino, Principal of Transformative Collaborations International (TCI), started a series of Appreciative Inquiry Approach workshops that lasted for 8 months: The Coalition of Transformative Leaders from Pasadena & Altadena learning a methodology that helps improve groups and organizations' dynamics. After completion of such training and due to the genuine interest of some participants, the Coalition decided to maintain its weekly meetings until now and started actively collaborating as bridge builders with the Pasadena & Altadena community, supporting schools, administrators, authorities and families as well as beginning its inception as a non-Profit organization, now with a whole plan of projects and activities. Our goal is to generate transformation using existing services and community resources.

Appreciative Inquiry Approach: A strength-based methodology focusing on community assets and potential rather than deficits, identifying what already works and building on existing resources.

2010

December

Formal Incorporation

PACTL decided to incorporate in December 2010 and formed a Board of Directors that includes professionals, Parents, Community Residents and Youth. This marked our official transition from a community coalition to a registered nonprofit organization with formal governance structure.

Board of Directors Governance Structure Nonprofit Status

2010-Present

Ongoing

Growth and Expansion

Since our incorporation, we have continued to grow our programs, expand our partnerships, and deepen our impact in the Pasadena and Altadena communities. Our weekly meetings have remained a cornerstone of our organization, serving as forums for community dialogue, project planning, and collaborative decision-making.

Family Services

Abriendo Puertas, ESL, Immigration Support

Youth Programs

Ignite Youth, Leadership Development

Children's Programs

Saturday Academy, Academic Support

Timeline

Highlights of PACTL's Accomplishments

2002 PACTL began offering culturally appropriate Parenting Classes "Reconnecting with Family Wisdom" in Spanish.
2006 PACTL has offered Transformative Leadership capacity building using innovative appreciative approaches.
2007 The Parent/Youth network was formed.
2008 PACTL has organized strength-based community forums and intergenerational bilingual conferences for Parents, Youth and Service Providers.
2009 PACTL organized "Unity In Diversity" biennial Community Celebrations honoring 13 community heroes.
2008 PACTL organized Educational Summits.
2012 PACTL has offered Family and Youth Peer Support groups.

Our Core Mission Remains

"The Pasadena/Altadena Coalition of Transformative Leaders (PACTL) serves as the transformative catalyst and community voice for unifying diverse interests of youth, parents and professionals to shape social policy that promotes a caring community by creating a safe and loving space for collective wisdom and action."