
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 equity. 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.
Leadership

Program Experts & Staff
Beryl Ajwang
Research Analyst, Energy Access Program, WRI Africa

Natalia Akopian
Policy & Government Affairs Analyst

Ivan Amanigaruhanga
Engagement Manager, Clean Energy Transition, Africa
Sripathi Anirudh
Project Associate, Energy Program, WRI India

Marlon Joseph Apanada
Southeast Asia Engagement Lead, Energy & Climate

Justin Balik
Senior Manager, State Policy for Transportation Electrification

Lori Bird
Director, US Energy Program and Polsky Chair for Renewable Energy

Xixi Chen
Manager, Clean Energy

Jennifer Chen
Senior Manager, Clean Energy
Alexander Dane
Senior Manager, Clean Energy Innovation & Partnerships

Ahona Datta Gupta
Communications Manager, Energy, WRI India

Stephanie Galbraith
Intern, Project Coordinator, Energy Program

Cesar Gonzalez
Project Specialist, Energy Access

Tatsatom Gonçalves
Research Analyst II, Energy Program

Zach Greene
Clean Energy Manager, U.S. Energy Program

Nate Hausman
Manager, Clean Energy Markets

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

Mansie Hough
Communications Manager, US Energy

Benson Ireri
Africa Lead, Energy Access

Bharath Jairaj
Director, Energy, WRI India

Joyce Javillonar
Special Assistant, Energy Program

Deepak Sriram Krishnan
Associate Director, Energy, WRI India

Rachel Letters
Operations Manager, Energy Program

Michelle Levinson
Manager, eMobility Financial Solutions, Electric School Bus Initiative

Andrew Light
Clean Energy Specialist

Yulin Lou
U.S. Renewable Energy Intern

Fairuz Loutfi
Circular Economy and Energy Efficiency Manager, WRI Mexico

Samantha López
Clean Energy Coordinator, WRI Mexico

Eric Mackres
Senior Manager, Data and Tools, Urban Efficiency & Climate, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

Sumedha Malaviya
Senior Manager, Energy Program, WRI India

Tirthankar Mandal
Head, Energy Policy, WRI India

Katrina McLaughlin
Research Analyst II

Dimitris Mentis
Lead, Energy Access Explorer

Haley Minter
Grants & Finance Specialist I, Energy Program

Kajol
Manager, Energy, WRI India

Stephen Naimoli
Associate, Energy, Systems Change Lab

Uttara Narayan
Manager, Energy, WRI India

Christine Odeph
Communication and Engagement Coordinator, Energy Access Explorer, WRI Africa
