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
Christopher M. Ede-Calton
Senior Engagement Manager, Land & Carbon Lab
John Jaoko
Senior Crop Data Analyst, WRI Africa
Gloria Kantengwa
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist
Elise Mazur
GIS Research Associate, Land & Carbon Lab
Jonas Munyurangabo
Policy Analyst, Food Program, WRI Africa
Bernadette Muteteri
Fund Manager, Circular Food Systems for Rwanda
Tina Nyunga
Project Assistant, Circular Food Systems for Rwanda
Michael Orang'i Onchabo
Director, Food and Land Use Coalition, Kenya
Shiferaw Tafesse
Project Manager, Regenerative Agriculture Transition, WRI Africa
Kalkidan Wondimu
Communication and Engagement Specialist, FOLU Ethiopia
