Experts & Staff
WRI brings together nearly 1,900 staff and experts who are leaders in their fields. Their work spans topics such as food and land use, energy, cities, economics, finance, governance and more. Our staff and researchers work globally and in 12 focus countries to meet people’s essential needs, to protect and restore nature, and to stabilize the climate and build resilient communities. Contact our media team to arrange an interview with any of our experts.
Program Experts & Staff
Sophia Pestana
Data Science Intern, WRI Brasil
Débora Pinho
Digital Communication Coordinator, WRI Brasil
Aline Ghenov Pomeraniec
HR Analyst, WRI Brasil
Paloma Paz Pressato
Territorial Analyst for Mata Atlântica
Carolina Quiele
Financial Assistant, WRI Brasil
Serge Rafanoharana
Remote Sensing & Database Manager, Madagascar Program
Helen Monique Nascimento Ramos
Senior Territory Analyst for Amazon
Andry Rasamuel
IT & Communications Officer, Madagascar Program
Andressa Ribeiro
Active Mobility Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Júlio Rioli
Grants and Contracts Manager, WRI Brasil
Bruno Rizzon
Senior Active Mobility Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Melanie Robinson
Global Climate, Economics and Finance Program Director
Renata Rocha
Project Management Intern, WRI Brasil
Laura Rodeiro
Climate Change Intern
Douglas Ronoh
GIS Analyst, Energy Access Explorer
Eric Ruzigamanzi
Project Manager, Circular Food Systems – Rwanda, WRI Africa
Ariadne Samios
Active Mobility Coordinator, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Viviane Sobral D. dos Santos
Data Science Analyst, WRI Brasil
Paula Manoela dos Santos
Urban Mobility Manager, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Yigremachew Seyoum Lemma
Research Associate II
Semere Jelalu Shafi
Urban Mobility Analyst, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, WRI Africa
John Shema
Grants And Contracts Associate
Guy Shemisi
Accountant, Central Africa Forest Initiative
Rebekah Shirley
Deputy Director, WRI Africa
José Piethro Santos da Silva
Junior Financial Analyst
Fernanda Silva
Personnel Department Analyst, WRI Brasil
Irene Silva
Accounting Analyst, WRI Brasil
Tiago da Silva Silveira
Urban Financing Analyst
Karen Silverwood-Cope
Climate Director
Eduardo Siqueira
Urban Mobility Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Denis Sonwa
Research, Data and Impact Director, Africa
Clara Strack
Urban Adaptation Assistant
Shiferaw Tafesse
Project Manager, Regenerative Agriculture Transition, WRI Africa
Eden Takele
Engagement & Communications Specialist, Climate Program and WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, WRI Africa
Muluneh Tarekegn
Programs and Research Specialist, Water Program, WRI Africa
Alemakef Tassew
Urban Development Project Specialist, WRI Africa
Virginia Bergamaschi Tavares
Senior Urban Mobility Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Birouke Teferra
Economist/M&E Specialist, Energy Program, WRI Africa
Gubignet Tekle
Finance and Administration Specialist, WRI Africa
Gabriella Teklehaimanot
Human Resources Manager, WRI Africa
