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
Baret Binatlı
Built Environment Manager, Urban Efficiency & Climate, WRI Türkiye
Kat Carroll
U.S. Energy Research Analyst
Xixi Chen
Manager, Clean Energy
Sylvana Isabel Bohrt Exeni
Clean Energy Associate, International
Tatsatom Gonçalves
Research Associate, Energy Program
Cesar Gonzalez
Project Specialist, Energy Access
Carolina Hernandez
Engagement Manager, Climate and Energy, WRI Mexico
Joyce Javillonar
Manager, Energy Program
Michelle Levinson
Senior Manager, eMobility Finance & Policy, Electric School Bus Initiative
Stephen Naimoli
Associate, Energy, Systems Change Lab
Almas Naseem
Project Communication Associate, Energy Program, WRI India
Alex Perera
Deputy Director, Energy
Santiago Sinclair Lecaros
Research Associate, Energy Access Explorer
Sebastian Sterl
Senior Researcher, Clean Energy Transitions, WRI Africa
Niharika Tagotra
Senior Research Specialist, Energy Program, WRI India
Laura Van Wie McGrory
Global Engagement Lead, Scaling Up Solar
Wei Wang
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Joseph Womble
Research Analyst II, U.S. Energy Program
