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
Marlon Joseph Apanada
Southeast Asia Engagement Lead, Energy & Climate

Baret Binatlı
Built Environment Manager, Urban Efficiency & Climate, WRI Türkiye

Lori Bird
Director, US Energy Program

Kat Carroll
U.S. Energy Research Analyst

Anderson Ngowa
Finance Associate, Energy Access

Jennifer Chen
Senior Manager, Clean Energy

Xixi Chen
Senior Research Manager

Alyssa Curran
E-Mobility Financial Solutions and Equity Research Associate
Alexander Dane
Senior Manager, Clean Energy Innovation & Partnerships

Yanan Deng
Project Operations Manager, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Alex Dolan
Communications and Engagement Lead, Global Energy

Sylvana Isabel Bohrt Exeni
Clean Energy Associate, International

W. Briana Fowler-Puja
Research Analyst, U.S.-International Engagement

Sarah George
Global Communications and Media Manager, Energy

Ian Goldsmith
U.S. Clean Energy Specialist

Tatsatom Gonçalves
Research Associate, Energy Program

Zachary Greene
Senior Manager, Clean Energy

Sofwan Hakim
Senior Lead, Program Management Unit in Bali, WRI Indonesia

Benjamin Hayman
Senior Manager of State and Local Policy for Transportation Electrification, Energy Program

Carolina Hernandez
Engagement Manager, Climate and Energy, WRI Mexico
Miao Hong
Director, Sustainable Investment Program, WRI China

Mansie Hough
Communications Manager, US Energy

Zhuohui Huang
Research Analyst , Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Gabby Hyman
Clean Energy Research Assistant

Benson Ireri
Africa Lead, Energy Access

Joyce Javillonar
Manager, Energy Program

Kimathi Ikiao
Senior Associate - Renewable Energy Finance & Investment

Ratih Kurniawati
Project Operations Assistant
Alice Kwak
Policy Research Analyst, Electric School Bus Initiative, Energy Program

Isabella Laino
Project Coordinator II, International Renewables

Jennifer Layke
Global Director, Energy

Philipp Lemmermann
Global Operations Associate, Energy Program

Rachel Letters
Senior Global Operations Manager, Energy Program

Michelle Levinson
Senior Manager, eMobility Finance & Policy

Andrew Light
Clean Energy Specialist

Fairuz Loutfi
Circular Economy and Energy Efficiency Manager, WRI Mexico

Eric Mackres
Senior Manager, Data and Tools, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Katrina McLaughlin
Clean Energy Associate

Caroline Melo Ribeiro
Research and Administrative Analyst

Dimitris Mentis
Lead, Energy Access Explorer
