Experts & Staff

WRI brings together nearly 1,800 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

Tsvetilena Bandakova

Program Manager, Nature Crime Alliance

Tsvetilena Bandakova

Angel Cibemba

Central and West Africa Communications Coordinator III

Achille Djeagou Tchoffo

Congo Bassin Coordinator, Open Timber Portal, Congo Basin

Achille Djeagou Tchoffo

Kendie Kenmoe

Forest Atlas Technical Manager, Data Lab

Joelle Nkosi Boeli

Legal and Partnerships Officer, Democratic Republic of Congo

Yulia Stange

Director, Nature Crime Alliance

Yulia Stange
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