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
Samuel Gaturu
Project Specialist and Coordinator, Vital Landscapes Program, WRI Africa
Karaya Karugu
Enterprise Manager, AFR100
Joan Kimaiyo
MERL Associate, Global Restoration Initiative, WRI Africa
Duncan Okowa
Research Associate, Restoration Policy Accelerator
Yigremachew Seyoum Lemma
Research Associate II
Meseret Shiferaw
Associate II