Olivia Dawson-Olson

Olivia Dawson-Olson is currently the Energy & Environmental Policy Manager at Xcel Energy, a position held since February 2019, where analysis and recommendations for environmental strategies and policies focus on carbon-free electricity and net-zero natural gas. Prior roles at Xcel Energy included Energy & Environmental Policy Analyst and Environmental Analyst, providing expertise in air quality compliance and regulatory filings. Prior experience includes serving as a Chemical/Environmental Engineer at Wenck Associates, Inc., where environmental compliance and greenhouse gas reporting were primary responsibilities. Olivia's internship experiences include roles at Burns & McDonnell, Minnesota Power, and research at the University of Minnesota. Olivia holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota Duluth and is a candidate for an M.S. in Energy Policy and Climate from Johns Hopkins University, with studies concluding in December 2023.