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
Ivan Amanigaruhanga
Engagement Manager, Clean Energy Transition, Africa
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 and Polsky Chair for Renewable Energy
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
Nate Hausman
Manager, Clean Energy Markets
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
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, Electric School Bus Initiative
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
Dimitris Mentis
Lead, Energy Access Explorer
