
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.
Program Experts & Staff
Brian Chitala
Investment Specialist

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

John Jaoko
Senior Crop Data Analyst, WRI Africa

Samuel Kabiru
Manager, The Land Accelerator, WRI Africa

Joyce Kabiru
Global Coordination Manager

Tshims Mbala
Driver and Logistics Assistant, DRC Office

Jonas Munyurangabo
Policy Analyst, Food Program, WRI Africa

Christine Muthee
Air Quality Analyst, WRI Africa Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Victor Muthumbi
Coordinator, Land Accelerator Africa

George Mwaniki
Head of Air Quality, WRI Africa

Peter Ndunda
Senior Associate, AFR100, Global Restoration Initiative
Lawrence Ng'ang'a
AFR100 Restoration Monitoring Associate, WRI Africa

Tina Nyunga
Project Assistant, Circular Food Systems for Rwanda

Maurice Owiti
NCE Economist, WRI Africa
Douglas Ronoh
GIS Analyst, Energy Access Explorer

Guy Shemisi
Accountant, Central Africa Forest Initiative

Hellen Wanjohi-Opil
Resilience African Cities Lead, WRI Africa
