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
Iman Abdulwassi Abubaker
Urban Mobility Project Manager, WRI Africa
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Agraw Ali
GIS Research Analyst, WRI Africa
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Ondine Brent Eysseric
Executive Administrative Manager, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
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Daniel Cano Gomez
Project Coordinator, Road Safety
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Saif Shabou
Urban Data & Analytics Associate, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
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Giuseppe Tesoriere
Urban and Regional Economist, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
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Wubanchi Tesso Wakoya
Urban Development Project Manager, WRI Africa
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