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
Deirdre Cogan
Deputy Director of Communications, Climate, Economics and Finance Program

Helen Ding
Senior Economist

Karl Hausker
Senior Fellow

Joel Jaeger
Senior Research Associate, Systems Change Lab

Courtney Nina McLaren
Equity Economist, Global Centre of Economics, WRI Europe

Celine Novenario
Communications Manager, Climate, Economics and Finance Program

Yifa Yaakov
Communications Manager, Climate Program

David B. McGinty
Global Director, Regional & Country Office Network
