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
Nate Aden
Senior Associate
Achille Djeagou Tchoffo
Congo Bassin Coordinator, Open Timber Portal, Congo Basin
Tatsatom Gonçalves
Research Associate, Energy Program
Kendie Kenmoe
Forest Atlas Technical Manager, Data Lab
Yuke Kirana
Data Analyst, Systems Change Lab
Katie Lebling
Associate II, Carbon Removal and Industrial Decarbonization
Isere Ormille Mafodjui Fosso
Sr Regional Finance and Operation Manager, WRI Africa
Tshims Mbala
Driver and Logistics Assistant, DRC Office
Joelle Nkosi Boeli
Legal and Partnerships Officer, Democratic Republic of Congo
Guy Shemisi
Accountant, Central Africa Forest Initiative
Savannah Willard
Grants and Finance Specialist, Air Quality, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Dorine Wytema
Deputy Director of the Global Climate, Economics and Finance Program
