Yejide Olutosin is the Director of the Accelerate Program at the American Council on Renewable Energy where she supports the growth and strategic development of growth stage renewable energy companies. Yejide brings more than a decade of experience advancing clean energy initiatives across the U.S., Sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia. She has led efforts to modernize utility operations and unlock investment in renewable energy markets, supporting regulatory and policy reforms in over 10 countries. Her work has helped mobilize millions in public and private financing for grid resilience, clean energy procurement, and regional power sector coordination.

She also has a strong background in finance, having advised both high-net-worth families and institutional clients on aligning their investment portfolios with long-term environmental and social goals. Her combined experience in energy policy, financial strategy, and organizational leadership enables her to support Accelerate members in navigating the policy landscape, accessing capital, and scaling their impact.

Yejide holds an MBA from The George Washington University and a BA from Howard University. Based in Washington, D.C., she is also a frequent speaker and published author on the intersection of sustainable finance and energy access.