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
Luana P. Betti
Finance Specialist II, WRI Brasil
Luana Betti
Finance Specialist II, WRI Brasil
Maria Eduarda de Oliveira Rocha
Climate Policies Intern, WRI Brasil
Yared Deme
Research Analyst, International Climate Action, WRI Africa
Ifrah Farah
Grants & Finance Coordinator, New Climate Economy, WRI Africa
Miriam Garcia
Senior Climate Policy Manager, WRI Brasil
Nicoli Lamoglia de Souza
Project Analyst, WRI Brasil
Joan Nthiga
Engagement and Communications Specialist, WRI Africa
Joana Oliveira de Oliveira
Executive Secretary, Panamazon Network for Bioeconomy
Antonio Ouro
Climate Policy Analyst
Melanie Robinson
Global Climate, Economics and Finance Program Director
Laura Rodeiro
Climate Change Intern
Karen Silverwood-Cope
Climate Director
Laio Teixeira
Project Analyst, WRI Brasil
