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

Quentin Dean

Executive Assistant, NDC Partnership

Quentin Dean

Mengpin Ge

Associate II, Climate Program

Hannah Harasaki

U.S. Policy Engagement Specialist

Hannah Harasaki.

Arya Harsono

Research Analyst II, New Climate Economy

Gaia Larsen

Director, Climate Finance Access, Finance Center

Xingyan Lin

Data Intern, Systems Change Lab

Xingyan Lin.