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

Natalia Alayza

Brian Chitala

Investment Specialist

Brian Chitala

Christina Hernandez

Grants and Finance Specialist, Sustainable Finance Center

Christina Hernandez.

Hayden Higgins

Communications Manager, Sustainable Finance Center

Valerie Laxton

Senior Associate, Development Finance Institutions, Finance Center

Valerie Laxton

Anderson Lee

Research Associate

Anderson Lee

Maggie Malloy

Operations Manager, Sustainable Finance Center

Maggie Malloy.

Hali McKinley Lester

Communications Manager, P4G

Hali McKinley Lester

Monicah Mungai

Operations Manager, P4G

Monicah Mungai.
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