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
Lori Bird
Director, US Energy Program and Polsky Chair for Renewable Energy
Kat Carroll
U.S. Energy Research Analyst
Alyssa Curran
E-Mobility Financial Solutions and Equity Research Associate
Alexander Dane
Senior Manager, Clean Energy Innovation & Partnerships
Sarah George
Global Communications and Media Manager, Energy
Tatsatom Gonçalves
Research Associate, Energy Program
Zachary Greene
Senior Manager, Clean Energy
Lacey Shaver
Senior Manager, City Clean Energy
Laura Van Wie McGrory
Global Engagement Lead, Clean Energy
Ke Wang
Global Lead, Energy Minerals and Circularity
Leianne Wijnhoud
Research Analyst, Energy Minerals and Circularity
