Gabriel Olson

About Gabriel Olson

Accomplished energy infrastructure leader with over 15 years of experience driving strategic capital deployment across the clean energy transition. I’ve led large-scale programs and project portfolios totaling over $500M, spanning hydrogen, EV charging, carbon strategy, and low-carbon infrastructure.My career has focused on turning regulatory frameworks like the IRA and LCFS into commercial value through market analysis, policy execution, offtake structuring, and infrastructure development. I\'ve worked across the public and private sectors, from utilities and OEMs to venture-backed innovators and institutional capital partners.As a current board member of the U.S. Hydrogen Alliance and past board member of the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association and RNG Coalition, I’ve shaped clean fuels policy and market entry across North America. I’m now looking to step into a VP or senior executive leadership role where I can scale infrastructure development, build high-performing teams, and deliver climate-aligned growth and investment outcomes.Core competencies include policy and government relations, business development and growth, organizational and team leadership, strategy and financial planning, and consulting for complex projects. Strong academic background in sustainable development, environmental policy and management, and renewable energy markets and technology. Extensive international experience and exposure, having worked and studied in South Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Fluent in Spanish, basic Hindi, and Dutch, and a keen interest in cross-cultural collaboration and innovation.

Experience

1. Board Member, Vice President

   United States Hydrogen Alliance

   Apr 2025 — Present

   The United States Hydrogen Alliance is a 501 (c)(6) non-profit association of members advocating for the development, deployment and utilization of clean hydrogen in all 50 states. We serve the hydrogen industry through state and federal policy advocacy, market development, and community building. Our mission is to leverage the unique attributes of hydrogen to reduce emissions across traditional sectors, increase energy resiliency and diversity, enhance local economies and workforces, and protect the nation domestically and abroad.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  BA, Anthropology, Geography

  1996 — 2001

• Utrecht University

  MSc., Cum Laude, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy and Management

  2006 — 2008

• UCLA

  UCLA Extension: Renewable Energy Policy and Economics

  2011 — 2011

Skills

• Environmental Management Systems
• Sustainable Development
• International Development
• Institutional Capacity
• Land Use Planning
• Environmental Policy
• Energy Policy
• Environmental Compliance
• Project Planning
• Sustainable Business
• Management
• Environmental Awareness
• Environmental Planning
• Solar Energy
• Leadership
• Renewable Energy Permitting
• Government
• Proposal Writing
• Public Policy
• Energy Efficiency
• Cleantech
• Research
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Urban Planning
• Arcgis
• Policy Analysis and Development
• Program Management
• Environmental Consulting
• Project Management
• Sustainable Energy
• Sustainability Consulting
• Energy
• Analysis
• Consulting
• Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Renewable Energy
• Management Consulting
• Gis