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
Agraw Ali
GIS Research Analyst, WRI Africa
Marlena Chertock
Communications Manager, Water Program
Esther Sekyoung Choi
Associate II
Kalpana Giri
Senior Manager, Social Equity, Global Restoration
Hannah Harasaki
U.S. Policy Engagement Specialist
Komal Kunwar
Research Intern, Science Based Targets Initiative
Anderson Lee
Research Associate
Caroline Lesser
Development Director, Government and Multilateral Relations
Sivan Menache
Individual Philanthropy Coordinator
Christy Pak
Program Specialist
Evana Said
Research Analyst II
Rajat Shrestha
Research Analyst II, Economics Center
Ashna Siddhi
Technical Research Analyst, Systems Change Lab and Climate Watch
Neil Stein
Research and Engagement Associate, TerraFund
Mende Thuji Yangden
Researcher and Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion Coordinator, Electric Mobility, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
