Aidan Lin-Tostado is a community organizer, state commissioner, and nonprofit leader.

He co-founded Our Time To Act in 2018, serving as Executive Director during its rise as a powerful youth organizing 501(c)(3) nonprofit in San Diego. He currently serves on the board of directors as President.

In 2023, he was appointed to the State of California’s newly formed Youth Empowerment Commission, charged with advising the Governor, State Legislature, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He was elected by his peers to serve as the commission’s inaugural Vice Chair.

In 2024, Aidan started a full-time position at Nonviolent Peaceforce. As a coordinator, he works on the ground building out safety ecosystems and reimagining community-led protection in San Diego.

Aidan graduated from UC San Diego with cum laude honors, Class of 2024. He graduated from Homestead HIgh School, Class of 2020.

Awards/Honors

  • Youth Leadership Academy Keynote Speaker | San Diego Pride (November 2024)

  • Young Dem Gets It Done Non-Profit Award | San Diego County Young Dems (October 2023)

  • Spirit of Stonewall Community Service Award | San Diego Pride (July 2022)

  • #SpeechMatters Panelist | UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement (April 2022)

  • Bridge Builder Award of the 2022 API Leaders of the Year | Asian Business Association of San Diego (May 2022)

Former Positions

  • Youth Commissioner, City of San Diego

  • Government Affairs Director, Office of Local Affairs, Associated Students of UC San Diego

  • Associate Vice President of Local Affairs, Associated Students of UC San Diego

  • Campus-wide Senator, Associated Students of UC San Diego