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
Alberto Pallecchi
Acting Director, WRI Faith and Sustainability
Francisco Minella Pasqual
Urban Mobility Analyst, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Douglas Ronoh
GIS Analyst, Energy Access Explorer
Angela Scafidi
Research Analyst, US Lands and Land & Carbon Lab
Guy Shemisi
Accountant, Central Africa Forest Initiative
Giuseppe Tesoriere
Urban and Regional Economist, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Lourenço Valentini
Urban Mobility Intern, WRI Brasil Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Ke Wang
Strategy Lead, Energy Materials and Circularity
Hellen Wanjohi-Opil
Resilience African Cities Lead, WRI Africa
Camilla Zanetti
Urban Mobility Research Assistant, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities