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.
Global Executive Team
Program Experts & Staff
Nate Aden
Senior Associate
Sonia Aguilar
Road Safety Coordinator, WRI México
Sadof Alexander
Communications Manager, Cities4Forests
Pandora Batra
Strategic Engagement Manager, Climate Program / WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Lisa Beyer
Urban Water Infrastructure Manager
Steven Bland
Chief of Party, Clean Air Catalyst, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Mauricio Brito
Urban Development Analyst, WRI México
Mariana Campos Sanchez
Urban Development Manager, WRI México
Daniel Cano Gomez
Project Coordinator, Road Safety
Beatriz Cardenas
Air Quality Director, WRI Mexico
Gloria Ferreyra
Analyst, Urban Development, WRI México Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Sue Gander
Director, Electric School Bus Initiative, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Tatsatom Gonçalves
Research Associate, Energy Program
Lidia Henderson
Associate, School District Technical Assistance
José Hernández
Technical Mobility Specialist, WRI México
Max Jamieson
Global Lead, Integrated Climate Action, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Jessica Kempner
Gender and Equity Lead, Clean Air Catalyst, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
David Bronzwaig Kravzov
Green Finance Coordinator, WRI Mexico
Pablo Lazo Elizondo
Director of Urban Development, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Fairuz Loutfi
Circular Economy and Energy Efficiency Manager, WRI Mexico
Alfredo Menache
Human Resources Director, WRI México
Marco Mendoza
Analyst of Integrated Transport Systems, WRI Mexico
Hannah Ohlund
Urban Mobility Research Analyst, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Fernando Paéz
Deputy Director, Colombia
Urban Mobility Director, WRI México and Colombia
Ana Cecilia Perales
Technical-Administrative Coordinator for Air Quality, WRI México Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Vivian Plasencia
Strategic Alliances Manager, WRI México
Oscar Pozos
Urban Development Project Analyst, WRI México Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Anette Ramírez
Mobility Public Policy Manager, WRI México
Felipe A Ramirez Buitrago
Urban Mobility Director, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Ashni Shah
Grants and Finance Specialist II - Electric Mobility, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Roxana Slavcheva
Global Lead, Built Environment, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Leila Surratt
Director of Strategic Partnerships, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Taylor Symes
Communications Specialist
Harriet Tregoning
Director, NUMO Alliance
Angélica Vesga
Director of Public Affairs and Communication, WRI México
Erika Vilchis
Graphic Designer, WRI México
Savannah Willard
Grants and Finance Specialist, Air Quality, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Gorka Zubicaray
Urban Development Senior Technical Specialist, WRI Mexico
