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
Laura Bulbena Janer
Manager, Cities4Forests, WRI Colombia
Yidan Chen
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Ke Chen
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Yanan Deng
Project Operations Manager, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Achille Djeagou Tchoffo
Congo Bassin Coordinator, Open Timber Portal, Congo Basin
Ruiyun Dou
Project Coordinator, Climate And Energy Program, WRI China
Xiaoyu Fan
Research Analyst, Food and Natural Resources Program, WRI China
Li Fang
Country Director, WRI China
Liu Fengwei
FOLU China Director, Food and Natural Resources Program, WRI China
Xiaotian Fu
Food And Natural Resources Program Director, WRI China
Yuchen Guo
Data Associate, Research, Data & Innovation, WRI China
Xiaoying Guo
Project Coordinator, Sustainable Investment Program, WRI China
Elie Hakizumwami
DRC Country Manager
Miao Hong
Director, Sustainable Investment Program, WRI China
Zhuohui Huang
Research Analyst , Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Xiaoqian Jiang
Research Associate, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Célestin Katuena
DRC Driver, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kendie Kenmoe
Forest Atlas Technical Manager, Data Lab
Jessica Kisner
Road Safety Manager, WRI Colombia, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Melanie Kitoko
Cleaning Agent, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Xiaozhen Li
Sustainable Finance Lead, Sustainable Investment Program, WRI China
Yating Li
Research Analyst, Sustainable Investment Program, WRI China
Jiaying Lin
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Zhe Liu
Director, Research, Data & Innovation, WRI China
Guanying Liu
Research Analyst, Sustainable Investment Program, WRI China
Zoe Liu
Office Assistant, WRI China
Jing Liu
Human Resources Manager, WRI China
Lu Lu
Research Associate, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI Chin
Yu Ma
Research Analyst, Sustainable Investment Program, WRI China
Zhenyu Ma
Research Analyst, Sustainable Investment Program, WRI China
Isere Ormille Mafodjui Fosso
Sr Regional Finance and Operation Manager, WRI Africa
Roger Mambeta
GIS Expert, Democratic Republic of Congo
Anamaría Martinez
Research & Equity Coordinator, WRI México & WRI Colombia
Tshims Mbala
Driver and Logistics Assistant, DRC Office
Jie Meng
Operations Manager, WRI China
Jiaxi Meng
Project Coordinator, Food and Natural Resources Program, WRI China
Rafael Muñoz
Transport Specialist, WRI Colombia
Joelle Nkosi Boeli
Legal and Partnerships Officer, Democratic Republic of Congo
Fernando Paéz
Deputy Director, Colombia
Urban Mobility Director, WRI México and Colombia
