
Experts & Staff
WRI brings together more than 1,700 experts and other staff in working in seven programs: food, forests, water, energy, cities, climate and the ocean and four centers of excellence for business, economics, finance and equity. Our staff and researchers work globally to produce data-based solutions that generate real change on the ground. Contact our media team to arrange an interview with any of our experts.
Global Executive Team

Program Experts & Staff
Iman Abdulwassi Abubaker
Urban Mobility Project Manager, WRI Africa

Zablon Adane
Water Program Associate, WRI Africa

Sofia Ahmed
Research Associate, WRI Africa
Beryl Ajwang
Research Associate, Energy Access Explorer, WRI Africa

Agerie Alemu
Program Coordinator, WRI Africa

Agraw Ali
GIS Research Analyst, WRI Africa

Ivan Amanigaruhanga
Engagement Manager, Clean Energy Transition, Africa
Bemnet Amanuale
Finance and Administration Specialist, WRI Africa

Josephine Apajo
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Learning Manager, WRI Africa

William Apondo
Data Analyst, Air Quality, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, WRI Africa

Bernadette Arakwiye
AFR100 Manager, WRI Africa

Abiyot Dagne Belay
Research Associate, WRI Africa

Elizabeth Carabine
Regional Senior Expert, Climate Change, WRI Africa
Brian Chitala
Investment Specialist

Susan Chomba
Director of Vital Landscapes, WRI Africa

Angel Cibemba
Central and West Africa Communications Coordinator III

Nii Darko Darko
Research Analyst II, Cities Program, WRI Africa

Yared Deme
Research Analyst, International Climate Action, WRI Africa

Achille Djeagou Tchoffo
Congo Bassin Coordinator, Open Timber Portal, Congo Basin

Ifrah Farah
Grants & Finance Coordinator, New Climate Economy, WRI Africa

Beakal Fasil
Communications and Engagement Specialist, The New Climate Economy, WRI Africa

Aklilu Fikresilassie
Director, Thriving Resilient Cities, WRI Africa; Representative of WRI in Ethiopia

Samuel Gaturu
Project Specialist II, Vital Landscapes Program, WRI Africa

Amanda Gcanga
Country Lead for Urban Water Resilience & Senior Urban Policy Analyst

Elie Hakizumwami
DRC Country Manager

Jiregna Hirpa
Transport Planner, WRI Africa

Benson Ireri
Africa Lead, Energy Access

Tsion Issayas
Senior Communications Manager, WRI Africa

Samuel Kabiru
Manager, The Land Accelerator, WRI Africa

Daniel Kabtimer
Grants and Contracts Manager, WRI Africa

Dorcas Karanja
Executive Assistant, WRI Africa
Kendie Kenmoe
Technical Manager for Central and West Africa

Eve Kerubo
Regional Investment Manager, Africa / Country Manager, Kenya

Japheth Kipkirui
Electric Mobility Coordinator, WRI Africa

Nisha Krishnan
Lead, Climate Resilience, WRI Africa

Isere Ormille Mafodjui Fosso
Central Africa Finance and Administration Manager

Roger Mambeta
GIS Expert, Democratic Republic of Congo

Joseph Mangouende
National Technical Assistant, Republic of Congo

Emmerentian Mbabazi
Project Specialist II, Cities Program, WRI Africa
