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

Raquel Burke

Operations Manager, Global Climate and Economics Programs

Maurice Owiti

NCE Economist, WRI Africa

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Vanessa Pérez-Cirera

Director, WRI's Global Economic Center

Vanessa Perez
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