Passion to Lead
Supporting young people
and the adults who guide them through
connection, leadership, and community.
Our Programs
Our Approach
We equip educators with simple, practical tools that strengthen emotional regulation, emotional literacy, and leadership development in primary learning environments. These tools help create spaces where children feel safe, seen, and supported—conditions that allow them to learn, grow, and thrive.Our programs are accessible, adaptable, and grounded in real‑world experience. They honour the realities educators face while offering meaningful, heart‑centered practices that can be woven into everyday moments with children. Everything we share is designed to feel supportive, sustainable, and aligned with the natural rhythm of life.
BWell Educator Training
A practical, heart‑centered training that supports educators in bringing emotional regulation, emotional literacy, and leadership development into early learning environments.
Elements of SUCCESS
A strengths‑based leadership program that helps young people and emerging leaders build confidence, self‑awareness, and the foundational skills needed to thrive in school, community, and life.
Bespoke Passion
The Passion To Lead team brings over 30 years of combined experience working with children and youth globally. No matter your school or community needs., we have the expertise, programming, and resources to support meaningful, lasting impact
These programs create a continuum of support—from the adults who guide children to the young leaders growing within their care.
Our Impact
These experiences have deepened our understanding of what children need to flourish—and what the adults who guide them need to feel grounded and empowered.
We understand Community‑Rooted Approaches build long‑term relationships that continue to shape and guide our work.
ABOUT US
Passion to Lead Society is a Canadian registered charity dedicated to nurturing the well‑being, resilience, and heart‑centered leadership of educators and young leaders. Our work is rooted in the belief that when the adults who guide children feel supported, confident, and connected, their impact ripples outward—into learning environments, families, and entire communities.
Since 2007, we’ve supported more than 6,000 youth across 14 countries. Today, we are expanding our focus on educator well‑being and leadership, working toward training 100 educators each year and reaching more than 2,000 children annually across Canada and in the global communities connected to our work.
Our Story
Passion to Lead was founded by Loretta Cella, an educator and leadership consultant with a deep commitment to human resiliency development and community building. Through her work with youth and educators around the world, she witnessed a simple truth: when we invest in the well‑being and leadership of the adults who care for children, we create lasting change where it matters most.What began as a vision has grown into a global movement rooted in connection, compassion, and community. Today, Loretta’s original insight continues to guide our programs, partnerships, and the way we show up for the educators and children we serve.
Volunteer
Join Us in Creating Heart‑Centered Impact
Our work is rooted in community — and volunteers play a meaningful role in helping young people and educators feel supported, seen, and empowered. Whether you have a few hours to give or want to contribute on an ongoing basis, your energy makes a real difference.
Ways to Get Involved
Community Outreach
- Help build relationships with schools
Program Support
- Help facilitate youth leadership activities, workshops, or events.
Community Outreach
- Support relationship‑building with schools, partners, and local organizations.
Creative & Administrative Support
- Contribute skills in writing, design, communications, or behind‑the‑scenes coordination. Fundraising & Events
- Assist with planning, hosting, or promoting community events.
What We Offer Volunteers
Meaningful opportunities to support youth and educators
A warm, community‑rooted environment
Training and guidance from experienced team members
Flexible roles that honour your time and capacity
How to Apply
If you’re interested in volunteering with Passion to Lead, we’d love to hear from you.
Email us at [email protected] with a short introduction and the type of support you’re excited to offer.
Contact
We gratefully acknowledge that we live, learn, and work on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).