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
Natalia Alayza
Manager, Sustainable Finance Center

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

Hayden Higgins
Communications Manager, Sustainable Finance Center

Valerie Laxton
Senior Associate, Development Finance Institutions, Finance Center

Anderson Lee
Research Associate

Joana Oliveira de Oliveira
Executive Secretary, Panamazon Network for Bioeconomy
