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
Yared Deme
Research Analyst, International Climate Action, WRI Africa

Yanan Deng
Project Operations Manager, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Ifrah Farah
Grants & Finance Coordinator, New Climate Economy, WRI Africa

Zhuohui Huang
Research Analyst , Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Mulalo Mbedzi
Nature-based Solutions Associate

Joan Nthiga
Engagement and Communications Specialist, WRI Africa

Haigang Pei
Research Assistant, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Melanie Robinson
Global Climate, Economics and Finance Program Director

Wei Wang
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Wenyi Xi
Research Associate, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Yajing Xin
Project Coordinator, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Lianhui Zhang
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Wenquan Zhang
Research Associate, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Daiyang Zhang
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
