“Aaron Fairchild is blessed with the skills and sensibilities of the bard and the field commander, the steward and the heretic, the lover and the fighter. His poetic, passionate heart and voice meld seamlessly with the practical know how, diamond-sharp vision, and a vigorous, soulful wisdom honed over a lifetime of creating and leading multiple successful social and business ventures. Aaron is a truly unique leader and a generous teacher to help us better meet together the challenges of a troubled time.”

—Sean Hatt, PhD, Owner, Seattle Integrative Psychology

“Aaron’s commitment to social change is reflected in his approach as a developer and a poet! Now, how often do those two words appear in a sentence? In Aaron Fairchild’s case they absolutely apply. It’s been great working with him over the years, but it’s even better to call him a friend.”

—Darryl Smith, Executive Director HomeSight; former Deputy Mayor, Seattle Washington

“Aaron has a knack for drawing people toward the common cause of environmental and equity work and from there, they have the space to find the fire within themselves. This is the mark of an effective and nurturing leader.”

—Leah Martin, Owner and Principle, Allied8

“Aaron Fairchild is clearly on a journey to a better version of what a man, father, friend and leader can be. His work in the community is borne of a clarity of love for humanity and each individual’s potential for greatness.”

—Karen Toering, Founder and Director, Gary International Black Film Festival, Sankofa Film Society

“As one of our leadership speakers for the Urban Land Institute’s Center for Leadership program, Aaron Fairchild spoke eloquently to our cohort about the need to set ego aside to create a culture of clear communication, focused vision and a fail fast approach to innovation. The ability to not only embrace new tools and approaches but also learn quickly from the inevitable mistakes and false starts that accompany their implementation is a valuable way to move an organization and a culture forward. Incrementally. It requires humility, patience, drive, and an openness to the wisdom of those around you—all while keeping your eyes on the big picture goals. It’s a balancing act. Aaron shared with our group the vision of a leader that leads themselves first, and showed himself to be the kind of leader that inspires others to follow.”

—Michelle Rosenberger, Partner, ArchEcology

“Aaron’s presence and poetry at our company launch event really helped set the tone for our brand. Aaron carefully crafted his message and poetry readings to appeal to our friends, community and prospective clients—effectively relaying our company’s unique philosophy. Having known Aaron for over 5 years, I am continually impressed by his ability to lead across cultures and industries.”

—Janae Poe, Principle and Co-founder, Humanize Wealth

“I have known Aaron in a professional capacity for close to 10 years now - his vision and passion for his work is infectious and inspiring. It has been an amazing journey and partnership and I am grateful to be a part of the growth of the company as well as witness Aaron’s transformations - it is exciting that he is sharing and expressing himself in this powerful new way through poetry. I look forward to how his passion and inspiration comes through in his new endeavors!”

—Lisa Vatske, Director, Washington State Housing Finance Commission.

“Aaron is a leader committed to thoughtful process and meaningful outcomes. He has a passionate and curious spirit, which is a magnetic draw for so many! He has passionately accomplished much since I have known him, and yet the most impressive our 15 years is Aaron’s dedication to personal growth. I am proud to work alongside him and honored to call him friend.”

—Andy Wolverton, CFO, Green Canopy NODE