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

Global Executive Team

Adriana Lobo

Managing Director, Global Presence and National Action

Program Experts & Staff

Sandra Baltazar

Digital Communications Coordinator, WRI México

Tsvetilena Bandakova

Program Manager, Nature Crime Alliance

Tsvetilena Bandakova

Helen Ding

Senior Economist

David Bronzwaig Kravzov

Green Finance Coordinator, WRI Mexico

David Bronzwaig Kravzov

Pablo Lazo Elizondo

Director of Urban Development, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

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Joaquim Leite

Senior Country Engagement Specialist, NDC Partnership

Anamaría Martinez

Research & Equity Coordinator, WRI México & WRI Colombia

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Carlos Muñoz Pina

Research and Data Integrity Director, WRI México

Alberto Pallecchi

Acting Director, WRI Faith and Sustainability

Sharon Rosas

Financial and Budgeting Analyst, WRI Mexico

Giuseppe Tesoriere

Urban and Regional Economist, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Giuseppe Tesoriere

Ke Wang

Strategy Lead, Energy Materials and Circularity