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

Achille Djeagou Tchoffo

Congo Bassin Coordinator, Open Timber Portal, Congo Basin

Achille Djeagou Tchoffo

Christopher M. Ede-Calton

Senior Engagement Manager, Land & Carbon Lab

Christopher M. Ede-Calton

Todd Gartner

Director, Cities4Forests and Natural Infrastructure

Todd Gartner.

Kendie Kenmoe

Forest Atlas Technical Manager, Data Lab

Elise Mazur

GIS Research Associate, Land & Carbon Lab

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Tshims Mbala

Driver and Logistics Assistant, DRC Office

Joelle Nkosi Boeli

Legal and Partnerships Officer, Democratic Republic of Congo

Guy Shemisi

Accountant, Central Africa Forest Initiative

Guy Shemisi
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