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.
Global Executive Team
Program Experts & Staff
Agraw Ali
GIS Research Analyst, WRI Africa
Skylar Bee
Climate Finance Specialist, Knowledge and Learning, NDC Partnership
Esther Sekyoung Choi
Associate II
Alexander G. Frantzen
Senior Associate (Scope 3), Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Farid Hakemi
Project Associate, Restoration
Hannah Harasaki
U.S. Policy Engagement Specialist
Anderson Lee
Research Associate
Khabir Mirzakhail
Training Manager, Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Managing for Results
Sophie Mongalvy
Communications Director, Food and Land Use Coalition
Christy Pak
Program Specialist
Muzhgan Sadat
Finance and Operations Specialist, Nature Crime Alliance
