Olivia Heitz
About Olivia Heitz
Olivia Heitz is a Product Manager currently working at Banyan Infrastructure in San Francisco, California. She has a background in technology and finance, focusing on clean energy projects and climate solutions.
Current Role at Banyan Infrastructure
Olivia Heitz currently serves as a Product Manager at Banyan Infrastructure, a position she has held since 2024. She has been involved in the San Francisco Bay Area's clean energy sector, focusing on leveraging technology and finance to unlock capital for clean energy projects. Prior to her current role, she worked as an Associate Product Manager at Banyan Infrastructure starting in 2022, and as a Product Analyst Intern earlier that same year.
Previous Experience in Clean Energy and Technology
Before joining Banyan Infrastructure, Olivia worked at New Energy Nexus as a CalTestBed Program Associate from 2020 to 2022, where she contributed to clean energy initiatives. She also held various roles at New Energy Nexus, including Global Network and Communications Associate and Intern. Additionally, she served as a Portfolio Startup Advisor at Aqaix from 2021 to 2022, focusing on startup development in the clean technology space.
Educational Background and Specialization
Olivia Heitz studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where she completed the Fintech Bootcamp in 2022, focusing on Financial Technologies, including Blockchain and Machine Learning. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and International Affairs from Lafayette College, achieved in 2018. Furthermore, she studied Development Economics at Chiang Mai University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 2017.
Career Goals and Focus Areas
Olivia aims to reduce the risks associated with new climate technologies through expert analysis. She is actively involved in deploying climate solutions at scale, aligning her career goals with the broader objective of advancing clean energy initiatives. Her focus on technology and finance positions her to make significant contributions to the clean energy sector.
Diverse Professional Experience
Olivia has a diverse professional background that includes roles in media and education. She worked as an Associate Producer at the Public Broadcasting Service in 2015 and served as a Business and Website Development Associate at the Sustainability Leaders Network from 2019 to 2020. Her varied experiences contribute to her comprehensive understanding of both technology and communication in the context of clean energy.