Meet the people behind EcoDataLab

Ben Gould

President & Co-Founder

Ben leads EcoDataLab's consumption-based emissions work, delivering CBEIs for clients across North America. He also leads development of the interactive dashboard platform. His policy background includes chairing Berkeley's Environment & Climate Commission, authoring a successful $267M infrastructure ballot measure, and serving on Oakland's Budget Advisory Commission — experience that directly informs EcoDataLab's focus on actionable, politically grounded analysis.

Prior to EcoDataLab, Ben worked at San Francisco International Airport, the City of Berkeley, the International Council for Clean Transportation, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He holds a Master of Public Policy and MS in Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley.

Chris Jones, PhD

Founder & Chief Science Officer

Dr. Chris Jones, Director of the CoolClimate Network at UC Berkeley, pioneered the first personal carbon footprint calculator using a consumption-based approach. For over 20 years, he has led research on carbon footprint analysis for individuals, businesses, and cities. His work informs community and state-level climate policy and is widely cited in academic and popular publications.

As Chief Science Officer, Chris oversees EcoDataLab's research methodology and provides scientific expertise across all engagements. He holds a PhD and MS in Energy & Resources from UC Berkeley, as well as an MA in Latin American Studies.