Aaron Kinnari
Founder, climate advocate, and digital strategist building for a better future
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New York, New York
Joined May 2025
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Aaron Kinnari is a dedicated social entrepreneur and advocate with a consistent focus on leveraging media, digital strategy, and community building for impact. His ventures like Read Notebooks, Aviator Media, Mobilize Digital, Only One, Tectonic, and The Future Forum showcase a trajectory of using innovative approaches to address societal challenges, ranging from literacy to climate action and youth engagement. huffpost+5
Kinnari possesses extensive experience in political and public policy spheres, having worked in the Office of the Mayor, City of New York under Mike Bloomberg, and as Director of Operations and New Media at StudentsFirstNY. He has also advised the Clinton Global Initiative and is a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, demonstrating a deep engagement with governance, international relations, and policy reform. tectonic+2
A significant portion of Aaron's recent work is dedicated to climate action and ocean conservation. As Co-founder of Only One, he mobilized millions for ocean protection. With Tectonic, he is actively building a platform to accelerate the climate ecosystem through creative content, community engagement, and strategic capital, aiming to scale sustainable solutions and drive a net-zero future. only+2
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Losing the future to the fringes
July 1, 2025An article authored by Aaron Kinnari discussing critical issues for the future and the challenges of political polarization.
Introducing Tectonic
May 1, 2024An article authored by Aaron Kinnari announcing the launch of Tectonic, a new media platform, creative agency, and strategic advisory dedicated to accelerating the climate ecosystem.
Why a Book Is the Best Gift You Can Give
December 1, 2014An article by Aaron Kinnari discussing the importance of reading and promoting his social enterprise, Read Notebooks, which donates a storybook for every notebook sold.