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
Agraw Ali
GIS Research Analyst, WRI Africa
Laura Bulbena Janer
Manager, Cities4Forests, WRI Colombia
Nii Darko Darko
Research Analyst II, Cities Program, 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
Jessica Kisner
Road Safety Manager, WRI Colombia, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Anamaría Martinez
Research & Equity Coordinator, WRI México & WRI Colombia
Fernando Paéz
Deputy Director, Colombia
Urban Mobility Director, WRI México and Colombia
Muluneh Tarekegn
Programs and Research Specialist, Water Program, WRI Africa
Catalina Torres
Project Coordinator, WRI Colombia
Carolina Useche
Climate Action Manager, WRI Colombia
Wubanchi Tesso Wakoya
Urban Development Project Manager, WRI Africa
Tinebeb Yohannes
Research Associate, Water Program