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

Ettore Arpini

Data Systems and Institutional Reporting Manager

Ettore Arpini

Kendie Kenmoe

Forest Atlas Technical Manager, Data Lab

David Leege

Global Director, Managing for Results

David Leege.

Laura Malaguzzi Valeri

Deputy to Vice President of Research, Data and Innovation

Laura Malaguzzi Valeri.

Nancy Sánchez

Product Specialist, Data Lab

Nancy Sanchez

Gregory Taff

Director of Research and Data Integrity

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