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
James Allman-Gulino
Chief of Staff, Climate, Economics, and Finance (CEF) Program

Helen Ding
Senior Economist

Beakal Fasil
Communications and Engagement Specialist, The New Climate Economy, WRI Africa

Laura Fishburn
Project Specialist

Vanessa Pérez-Cirera
Director, WRI's Global Economic Center
