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
Iman Abdulwassi Abubaker
Urban Mobility Project Manager, WRI Africa
Zablon Adane
Water Program Associate, WRI Africa
Agraw Ali
GIS Research Analyst, WRI Africa
Nii Darko Darko
Research Analyst II, Cities Program, WRI Africa
Beakal Fasil
Communications and Engagement Specialist, The New Climate Economy, WRI Africa
Aklilu Fikresilassie
Director, Thriving Resilient Cities, WRI Africa; Representative of WRI in Ethiopia
Benson Ireri
Africa Lead, Energy Access
Samuel Kabiru
Manager, The Land Accelerator, WRI Africa
Peter Ndunda
Senior Associate, AFR100, Global Restoration Initiative
Joan Nthiga
Engagement and Communications Specialist, WRI Africa
Douglas Ronoh
GIS Analyst, Energy Access Explorer
Muluneh Tarekegn
Programs and Research Specialist, Water Program, WRI Africa
Wubanchi Tesso Wakoya
Urban Development Project Manager, WRI Africa
Hellen Wanjohi-Opil
Resilience African Cities Lead, WRI Africa
Tinebeb Yohannes
Research Associate, Water Program