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
Tsvetilena Bandakova
Program Manager, Nature Crime Alliance
Angela Bekkers
Head of Communications, WRI Europe
Helen Ding
Senior Economist
Alexandre Grassigny
Project Coordinator Outreach, NDC Partnership
Alberto Pallecchi
Acting Director, WRI Faith and Sustainability
Yulia Stange
Director, Nature Crime Alliance
Giuseppe Tesoriere
Urban and Regional Economist, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Wessel van Eeden
Strategic Communications Manager, Restore Local
Lea Voigt
Intern, WRI Europe
Ke Wang
Strategy Lead, Energy Materials and Circularity