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.
Global Executive Team
Program Experts & Staff
Iman Abdulwassi Abubaker
Urban Mobility Project Manager, WRI Africa
Zablon Adane
Water Program Associate, WRI Africa
Alvin Adu-Asare
GIS Research Associate, WRI Africa
Gemasakti Adzan
GIS Research Analyst, WRI Indonesia
Tri Ana Affini
Project Operations Specialist, WRI Indonesia
Alemayehu Agizew
GIS Analyst, Energy Access Explorer
Sofia Ahmed
Research Associate, WRI Africa
Beryl Ajwang
Food Loss and Waste Associate, 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
Senior Manager, Africa Land Restoration Programs
Geraldy Arief
Research Analyst, WRI Papua Regional Office
Firda Astriyani
Facilities, Procurement And Office Manager, WRI Indonesia
Ahmad Azhari
Office Assistant, WRI Indonesia
Bukti Bagja
Supply Chain and Livelihood Transformation Senior Manager, WRI Indonesia
Abiyot Dagne Belay
Research Associate, WRI Africa
Elizabeth Carabine
Regional Senior Expert, Climate Change, WRI Africa
Kenny Cetera
Wahana Riset Indonesia Researcher, Forest Legality Initiative
Anderson Ngowa
Finance Associate, Energy Access
Brian Chitala
Investment Specialist
Susan Chomba
Director of Vital Landscapes, WRI Africa
Nii Darko Darko
Research Analyst II, Cities Program, WRI Africa
Yared Deme
Research Analyst, International Climate Action, WRI Africa
Desi Desi
Admin Assistant, WRI Indonesia
Ahmad Dhiaulhaq
Nature-based Solutions Senior Research Program Lead, WRI Indonesia
Mora Dingin
Community Development & Conflict Transformation Analyst, WRI Indonesia
Serge Evariste DITA
RoC Finance and Administration Officer, WRI Africa
Phanuella Djanteng
Congo Basin Engagement Associate, Global Forest Watch, WRI Africa
Achille Djeagou Tchoffo
Congo Bassin Coordinator, Open Timber Portal, Congo Basin
Muis Fajar
Social Forestry and Customary Forest Project Lead, WRI Indonesia
Ifrah Farah
Grants & Finance Coordinator, New Climate Economy, WRI Africa
Beakal Fasil
Communications and Engagement Specialist, The New Climate Economy, WRI Africa
Dhio Teguh Ferdyan
Forest and Legality Initiative Project Lead, WRI Indonesia
Aklilu Fikresilassie
Director, Thriving Resilient Cities, WRI Africa; Representative of WRI in Ethiopia