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
Yidan Chen
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Ke Chen
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Reynolds Kihura
Data & Product Strategist, WRI Africa
Jiaying Lin
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Marc Manyifika
Country Lead for Urban Water Resilience/Lead Spatial Planner for the program
George Mwaniki
Head of Air Quality, WRI Africa
Shiyong Qiu
Research Associate, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Hellen Wanjohi-Opil
Resilience African Cities Lead, WRI Africa
Lulu Xue
Research Associate, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
