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
Bernadette Arakwiye
Senior Manager, Africa Land Restoration Programs

Igerha Bampa
Technical Assistant for Open Timber Portal, WRI Africa

Phanuella Djanteng
Congo Basin Engagement Associate, Global Forest Watch, WRI Africa

Achille Djeagou Tchoffo
Congo Bassin Coordinator, Open Timber Portal, Congo Basin

Celestin Hirwandame
Land Accelerator Manager, Restore Local Program, Lake Kivu & Rusizi River Basin
Jean Pierre Kalimunda
Project Specialist, Restore Local

Kendie Kenmoe
Forest Atlas Technical Manager, Data Lab

Joseph Mangouende
National Technical Assistant, Republic of Congo

Tshims Mbala
Driver and Logistics Assistant, DRC Office

Thacien Munyamahame
Community Coordinator, Global Restoration Initiative, WRI Africa

Gilbert Muvunankiko
Communications Manager, Restoration, WRI Africa

Jackson Ndera
Portfolio Specialist for Lake Kivu and Rusizi River Basin, TerraFund for AFR100, WRI Africa

Kevin Nfor Ntani
GIS Associate, TerraMatch, Cameroon

Joelle Nkosi Boeli
Legal and Partnerships Officer, Democratic Republic of Congo

Teodyl Nkuintchua
Congo Basin Strategy and Engagement Leader

Peter Ntaganda
Restore Local Program Manager, Lake Kivu and Rusizi River Basin Landscape Rwanda-Burundi-DRC

Jean Marie Ntakirutimana
Portfolio Specialist, TerraFund for AFR100, Global Restoration Initiative, WRI Africa

Stevanche Nzingoula Loufouma
Technical Assistant, Republic of Congo

Guy Shemisi
Accountant, Central Africa Forest Initiative

Assumpta Uzamukunda
Manager, Capacity & Finance, Restoration Initiative

Laura Vary
Chief of Party, USAID Forest Data Partnership

Lucienne Wilmé
National Coordinator, Madagascar Program