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
Achille Djeagou Tchoffo
Congo Bassin Coordinator, Open Timber Portal, Congo Basin
Elie Hakizumwami
DRC Country Manager
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
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
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
Lina Pineda Guardiola
Financial Project Coordinator, WRI Colombia
Guy Shemisi
Accountant, Central Africa Forest Initiative
Catalina Torres
Project Coordinator, WRI Colombia
Carolina Useche
Climate Action Manager, WRI Colombia
