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
Joe Versen
Communication and Engagement Specialist, Electric School Bus Initiative, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Angélica Vesga
Director of Public Affairs and Communication, WRI México
Gabriela Vidad
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Coordinator
Erika Vilchis
Graphic Designer, WRI México
Wubanchi Tesso Wakoya
Urban Development Project Manager, WRI Africa
Zachary Wandalowski
Communications Intern, UrbanShift, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Jessica Wang
Technical Associate, Electric School Bus Initiative, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Hellen Wanjohi-Opil
Resilience African Cities Lead, WRI Africa
David Waskow
Director, International Climate Initiative
Dan Welch
Manager, E-Mobility, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Ben Welle
Director, Integrated Transport & Innovation, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Emmett Werthmann
Research & Engagement Associate
Elizabeth Jane Wesley
Data Scientist, Urban Surfaces and Extreme Heat, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Maeve Weston
Research and Engagement Specialist, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Retno Wihanesta
Research Analyst/Urban Transport Planner, WRI Indonesia
Arief Wijaya
Program Director, WRI Indonesia
Danielle Wilkins
Strategy Performance& Development Associate, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Savannah Willard
Grants and Finance Specialist, Air Quality, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Ted Wong
Research and Project Associate, Data & Tools, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Mary Helen Wood
Program Management Specialist, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Lulu Xue
Research Associate, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Mende Thuji Yangden
Researcher and Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion Coordinator, Electric Mobility, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Yaren Yanık
Communications & Operations Specialist, WRI Türkiye
Yunus Emre Yılmaz
Analyst, Urban Mobility and Health & Road Safety, WRI Türkiye
Sophie Young
Manager, Environmental Justice and Equity, Electric School Bus Initiative
Alison Yue
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Camilla Zanetti
Urban Mobility Research Assistant, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Ramiro Zepeda
Grants and Finance Specialist I, Coalition for Urban Transitions
Brian Zepka
Research Manager, Electric School Bus Initiative
Gorka Zubicaray
Urban Development Senior Technical Specialist, WRI Mexico
Vijay Anadkat
Fellow - Urban Transport, WRI India Sustainable Cities
