Diandra Angiello is a Technology Innovation Policy Associate Fellow at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES). In this role, Ms. Angiello conducts research and analysis on emerging climate technologies, such as engineered carbon removal, clean firm generation (e.g., long-duration energy storage, next-generation geothermal, advanced nuclear, etc.), clean hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuel.  

At C2ES, Ms. Angiello works closely with cutting-edge climate tech startups, Fortune 500 companies, institutional investors, and policymakers to develop stakeholder-informed policy recommendations. Her work centers on derisking innovation, mobilizing private capital, and strategically channeling public investment to maximize both environmental and economic impact. 

Prior to joining C2ES, Ms. Angiello was a Policy Associate at a direct air capture startup, where she focused on grant writing and strategic research on compliance and voluntary carbon markets to inform project development. She also brings legal and corporate experience from her time at a leading transactional risk insurance firm, where she supported the underwriting of M&A insurance policies—including deals in the renewable energy sector. 

Ms. Angiello holds a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Climate School and a bachelor’s degree from American University’s School of Public Affairs. She also holds a Certificate in ESG Investing from the CFA Institute.