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.

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10 Featured Experts

Program Experts & Staff

Kiyomi de Zoysa

Engagement Specialist, Allied for Climate Transformation by 2025 (ACT2025)

Kiyomi de Zoysa

Cynthia Elliott

Senior Associate, Climate Policy

W. Briana Fowler-Puja

Research Analyst, U.S.-International Engagement

W. Briana Fowler Puja.

Hannah Harasaki

U.S. Policy Engagement Specialist

Hannah Harasaki.

Zhaoqianyi (Zhao) Ji

Research Analyst, Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Zhaoqianyi (Zhao) Ji.

Mya Nwe

Project Specialist, Membership and Governance, NDC Partnership

Mya Nwe

Jerin Tan

Digital Communications Manager, Global Restoration Initiative

Jerin Tan.

Tomohiro Tasaki

Visiting Research Fellow, Systems Change Lab

Tomohiro Tasaki

Htet Thadar Aung

Whole of Society Analyst, NDC Partnership

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Thet Hein Tun

Senior Transportation Research Associate, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Thet Hein Tun