CivicActions

Aaron S. Pava is a Internet Strategist committed to social empowerment through innovative and pioneering technologies. In 2004, Aaron co-founded CivicActions, now a 35-person professional services firm, which provides Free and Open Source Web technology to non-profit, political and social-change organizations. CivicActions clients include the most notable organizations involved in human rights, social justice and transpersonal growth such as Amnesty International, ACLU, WITNESS Foundation and the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Aaron is currently is participating in engagements with Center for Reproductive Rights, Architecture for Humanity, New Voice of Business, Me Not Meth and EcoTuesday.

For over 15 years, Aaron has been coaching and facilitating workshops in transformation - creating extraordinary opportunities for men and women to deepen relationships, accomplish personal goals, and realize their authentic passions. Aaron currently leads workshops for The Six Week and the Arete Center for Excellence, one of the most pioneering workshops in the field of personal growth. He is also the senior editor of Personal Growth Videos and in 2002 Aaron helped establish The Men's Circle, which supports men in discovering and living their life purpose.

Aaron sits on the Boards of the Ocean Beach Foundation and Raise the Frequency, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which develops programs and services for the advancement of the arts. He has presented at numerous conferences and workshops speaking on the subjects of social activism, personal transformation and living authenticity.

Aaron is a 5th-generation San Francisco resident who lives with his fiancé, Nikki, in their beautiful home in the Excelsior district.