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
Sarah Carter
Research Associate

Amanda Carter
Research Analyst II, Sustainable Investing

Rebecca Carter
Director, Climate Adaptation & Resilience, Global/US Climate Program

Sarah Cassius
Research Associate, Integrated Transport & E-Mobility

Carlos Castañeda
Operations Director

Itzá Castañeda
Social Equity Director, WRI México

Yunuen Castellanos
Management Advisor, WRI Mexico

Daria Castro
Executive Assistant to the Chief People Officer

Kathleen Cefus
Operations Manager, Climate Program

Manuel Cervera
Forests Landscape Coordinator

Kenny Cetera
Wahana Riset Indonesia Researcher, Forest Legality Initiative

Jyot Chadha
Deputy Director, NUMO Alliance

Imane Chafiq
Senior Country Engagement Specialist

Subrata Chakrabarty
Associate Program Director, Climate, WRI India

Ananya Chakraborty
Senior Research Analyst, Climate Resilience Practice

Fabiana Chamis
Land Accelerator Coordinator

Radha Chanchani
Senior Manager, Urban Development, WRI India Ross Center for Sustainable Cities and Transport

Shabana Charaniya
Fundraising Manager, Food and Water Programme

André Chaves
Senior Land Use Manager, WRI Brasil

Diana Chavez Acosta
Grants & Finance Specialist II, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Robin Chazdon
Senior Fellow, Global Restoration Initiative

Anderson Ngowa
Finance Associate, Energy Access

Jenny Chen
Global Electric Mobility Research Intern, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Jennifer Chen
Senior Manager, Clean Energy

Xixi Chen
Senior Research Manager

Ke Chen
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Yidan Chen
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Brian Chitala
Investment Specialist

Clara Cho
Data Lead, Coolfood

Esther Choi
Research Lead, Nature-based Solutions and the Private Climate Sector
Susan Chomba
Director of Vital Landscapes, WRI Africa

Talia Chorover
Thematic Engagement Lead, NDC Partnership

Shannon Hilsey Choy
Project Manager, Buildings Initiative, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Kaustubh Chuke
Manager, Sustainable Cities & Transport, WRI India
Alison Cinnamond
Global Director for Strategic Communications

Rebeca Cipollitti
Corporate Engagement and Communications Associate, Corporate Relations

Deirdre Cogan
Deputy Director of Communications, Climate, Economics and Finance Program

Tamara Coger
Senior Associate, Global Restoration Initiative

Nathan Cogswell
Research Associate, International Climate Action

Micaela Cole
Partnerships and Coalition Coordinator, Food and Land Use Coalition
