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.

Program Experts & Staff

Lelde Bernharde

Development Manager, Government and Multilateral Relations

Lelde Bernharde.

Caroline de Bruin

Development Manager, Government and Multilateral Relations

Caroline de Bruin.

Janneke de Vries

Head of The Hague regional office and Director of European Partnerships

Janneke de Vries

Caroline Lesser

Development Director, Government and Multilateral Relations

Caroline Lesser

Sevdalina Rukanova

Head of Foundation Relations, Europe

Sevdalina Rukanova
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