Iman Abdulwassi Abubaker
Urban Mobility Project Manager, WRI Africa
Experts & Staff
WRI brings together nearly 1,800 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.
76 Featured Experts
Program Experts & Staff
Zablon Adane
Water Program Associate, WRI Africa
Alvin Adu-Asare
GIS Research Associate, WRI Africa
Alemayehu Agizew
GIS Analyst, Energy Access Explorer
Agraw Ali
GIS Research Analyst, WRI Africa
Bernadette Arakwiye
AFR100 Manager, WRI Africa
Anderson Ngowa
Finance Associate, Energy Access
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
Phanuella Djanteng
Congo Basin Engagement Associate, Global Forest Watch, 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 III, Vital Landscapes Pillar, WRI Africa
Amanda Gcanga
Country Lead for Urban Water Resilience & Senior Urban Policy Analyst
Jiregna Hirpa
Transport Planner, WRI Africa
Benson Ireri
Africa Lead, Energy Access
Tsion Issayas
Senior Communications Manager, WRI Africa
John Jaoko
Senior Crop Data Analyst, WRI Africa
Joyce Kabiru
Global Coordination Manager
Samuel Kabiru
Manager, The Land Accelerator, WRI Africa
Gloria Kantengwa
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist
Karaya Karugu
Enterprise Manager, AFR100
Kendie Kenmoe
Forest Atlas Technical Manager, Data Lab
Eve Kerubo
Regional Investment Manager, Africa / Country Manager, Kenya
Joan Kimaiyo
MERL Associate, Global Restoration Initiative, WRI Africa
Nisha Krishnan
Lead, Climate Resilience, WRI Africa
Isere Ormille Mafodjui Fosso
Sr Regional Finance and Operation Manager, WRI Africa
Winfred Muasa
Operations Assistant, P4G Programme
Fabrice Mugabo
Climate Adaptation Associate, WRI Africa
Thacien Munyamahame
Community Coordinator, Global Restoration Initiative, WRI Africa
Jonas Munyurangabo
Policy Analyst, Food Program, WRI Africa
Ivy Murgor
Program Manager, Air Quality, WRI Africa Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Bernadette Muteteri
Fund Manager, Circular Food Systems for Rwanda
Victor Muthumbi
Coordinator, Land Accelerator Africa
