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Evan Hansen
1996 Fellow
Expertise
Climate Change,
Energy Resources & Access,
Environmental Policy & Law,
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Policy,
Water Resources
Current Position
President,
Downstream Strategies, LLC
Academic Background
UC Berkeley, MS, Energy and Resources
Sector(s)
Government
Nonprofit
Region(s)
Mid-Atlantic,
New England
About Evan's Work
Evan Hansen founded Downstream Strategies, an environmental consulting firm in Morgantown, West Virginia, in 1997. He has more than 25 years of experience as an environmental consultant for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, attorneys, private businesses, and individuals. He has developed and applied computer models; provided testimony and training on issues related to environmental laws, policies, and permits; and led multi-disciplinary research teams that integrate science and policy. Mr. Hansen received a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from M.I.T. and an M.S. in Energy and Resources from U.C.-Berkeley. He was elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2018, where he serves on the Energy Committee.