Aaron Burgess

Aaron Burgess is a highly experienced climate policy expert currently serving as the Chief Climate Officer at Northwind Climate since February 2024. Previously, Aaron has excelled as an Independent Consultant since April 2023 and held the position of Vice President of Impact at Galvanize Climate Solutions LLC from September 2021 to April 2023, where contributions included investment committee participation and the integration of impact metrics in decision-making. Aaron's background also includes significant roles in climate policy, serving as Director of Climate Policy at Tom Steyer PAC and Climate Director for the Tom Steyer 2020 presidential campaign, where strategic policy development was emphasized. Academic credentials include a Master of Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley, and dual undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Broadcast Journalism from the University of Colorado Boulder.