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

Yelena Akopian

Communications Manager, New Climate Economy

Imane Chafiq

Country Engagement Specialist

Imane Chafiq

Quentin Dean

Executive Assistant, NDC Partnership

Quentin Dean

Gaia Larsen

Director, Climate Finance Access, Finance Center

Dorine Wytema

Deputy Director of the Global Climate, Economics and Finance Program

Dorine Wytema.