Aaron Kinnart is a seasoned organization development consultant, coach and bodyworker. He guides leaders and organizations to cultivate the capacities to navigate our increasingly complex world while contributing to more equitable and sustainable futures.
Aaron works from the ground of his indigenous roots as a bi-racial Anishinaabe (Ojibway) man. As the grandson of a boarding school survivor, Aaron was raised learning the teachings of his people and brings this innate wisdom to his work. For nearly 20 years he served as Program Director with the Down to Earth Collective – an international organization created from the award winning film Down to Earth, which weaves together the teachings of “earth keepers” from various cultures to provide week-long wilderness journeys for leaders.
Additionally, he has worked with leaders from a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, government, philanthropy, finance, technology, consumer products and has most recently spent the last decade working in healthcare where he supported senior leaders to skillfully navigate the increasing complexities of healthcare transformation including the unprecedented global pandemic.
Aaron is a Strozzi Institute teacher trainee, is a PCC coach from the ICF, certified Prosci change management practitioner, is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School and has a MA in Experiential Education from Prescott College. He lives with his wife and three young children in Burlington, VT (Abenaki Territory).
