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
Imane Chafiq
Country Engagement Specialist
Despina Gkotsidou
Program Assistant, Data Lab Product Studio
Sevdalina Rukanova
Head of Foundation Relations, Europe
Saif Shabou
Urban Data & Analytics Associate, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Jamal Srouji
Associate I, Climate Program