Project Scientist
Olsson
Susan Freund is a Project Scientist at Olsson, focusing on environmental planning and permitting for renewable energy and utilities. Susan works with renewable energy developers and regulatory agencies to avoid, minimize, and mitigate environmental impacts from renewable energy projects. Susan specializes in vegetation management for utility-scale solar, helping to navigate local permitting and establish healthy vegetation that benefits both the solar facility and the surrounding environment. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biodiversity and Conservation and a Master’s degree in Sustainable Natural Resource Management.