Experts & Staff
WRI brings together 1,400 experts and other staff in working in seven programs: food, forests, water, energy, cities, climate and the ocean and four centers of excellence for business, economics, finance and governance. Our staff and researchers work globally to produce data-based solutions that generate real change on the ground. Contact our media team to arrange an interview with any of our experts.
22 Featured Experts
Leadership
Program Experts & Staff
Kirana Agustina
Policy Specialist For Global Plastic Action Partnership, WRI Indonesia
Beth Bahs-Ahern
Senior Operations Manager
Jonathan Baines
Ocean Data Manager, Sustainable Ocean Initiative
Charles Victor Barber
Director, Forest Legality Initiative & Senior Biodiversity Advisor
Clare Brennan
Operations and Events Manager, Sustainable Ocean Initiative
Lauretta Burke
Senior Associate
Nicola Frost
Deputy Head of Secretariat, Sustainable Ocean Initiative
Erika Harms
Engagement Officer, Sustainable Ocean Initiative
Ben Hart
Research Associate, Sustainable Ocean Initiative
Liz Hollaway
Project Assistant, Sustainable Ocean Initiative
Eliza Northrop
Senior Associate, Policy Lead – Sustainable Ocean Initiative
Katherine Pedder
Communications and Research Assistant, Sustainable Ocean Initiative
Maria Potouroglou
Program Associate, Sustainable Ocean Initiative
Katie Reytar
Senior Research Associate, Forests Program
Charlotte Schep
Grants & Finance Specialist, Sustainable Ocean Initiative
Taryn Staples
Deputy Operations Manager, Food, Forests & Water
Sarah Stettner
Executive Assistant, Food, Forests, Water and Ocean Programs
Lauren Thuringer
Grants and Finance Specialist, Sustainable Ocean Initiative
Connie Williams
Communications Assistant, Sustainable Ocean Initiative
Sophie Wood
Research Associate, Sustainable Ocean Initiative
