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.

Global Executive Team

Global Executive Team

Craig Hanson

Managing Director, Programs

Craig Hanson

Program Experts & Staff

Tsvetilena Bandakova

Program Manager, Nature Crime Alliance

Tsvetilena Bandakova

Tatiana Bogdanova

Product Specialist, Global Forest Watch, Data Lab

Tatiana Bogdanova

Elena Esipova

Satellite Data Analyst

Elena Esipova

Courtney Romolt

Program Manager - Supply Chains

Courtney Romolt

Tina Schneider

Director, Forest Governance and Policy

Jerin Tan

Digital Communications Manager, Global Restoration Initiative

Jerin Tan.

Wen Zhou

Research Associate, Nature-Based Solutions & Climate Private Sector

Wen Zhou.