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
Beryl Ajwang
Food Loss and Waste Associate, WRI Africa
Assefa Edessa
Grants and Finance Specialist
John Jaoko
Senior Crop Data Analyst, WRI Africa
Gloria Kantengwa
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist
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
Eric Ruzigamanzi
Project Manager, Circular Food Systems – Rwanda, WRI Africa
Shiferaw Tafesse
Project Manager, Regenerative Agriculture Transition, WRI Africa
James Wangu
Food Systems Transformation Associate
Kalkidan Wondimu
Communication and Engagement Specialist, FOLU Ethiopia