Kyle Gunnels, Founder and CEO at SINA

Kyle Gunnels

Founder and CEO


Kyle Gunnels has nearly two decades of experience in strategic communications spanning K12, higher education, workforce development, edtech and philanthropy. As founder and CEO, he leverages his deep cross-industry expertise to advise clients working to expand economic opportunity for individuals worldwide. Before SINA, he led communications at the Cognizant Foundation — the global philanthropy for a Fortune 200 company. Kyle has also held leadership roles at a national education policy and advocacy organization and an edtech company. And in various roles at TVP Communications and Widmeyer Communications, he provided counsel to an array of funders, companies and organizations, both in the U.S. and internationally.


Here are a few things Kyle enjoys outside of collaborating with our clients:

  • Catching a show at a local music venue

  • Relaxing inside an airport lounge

  • Trying to find the best dive bar in a new city