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
Pandora Batra
Strategic Engagement Manager, Climate Program / WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Steven Bland
Chief of Party, Clean Air Catalyst, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Yidan Chen
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Ke Chen
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Jessica Kempner
Gender and Equity Lead, Clean Air Catalyst, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Jiaying Lin
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Hannah Ohlund
Urban Mobility Research Analyst, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Almo Pradana
Deputy Program Director On Climate, Energy, Cities & The Ocean, WRI Indonesia
Shiyong Qiu
Research Associate, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Roxana Slavcheva
Global Lead, Built Environment, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Retno Wihanesta
Research Analyst/Urban Transport Planner, WRI Indonesia
Arief Wijaya
Program Director, WRI Indonesia
Lulu Xue
Research Associate, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
