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
Tsvetilena Bandakova
Program Manager, Nature Crime Alliance
Amanda Barreto Salgueiro
Project Specialist, TerraFund
Jefferson Ferreira-Ferreira
Data Science Coordinator
Courtney Romolt
Program Manager - Supply Chains
Angela Scafidi
Research Analyst, US Lands and Land & Carbon Lab
Tina Schneider
Director, Forest Governance and Policy
Neil Stein
Research and Engagement Associate, TerraFund
Jerin Tan
Digital Communications Manager, Global Restoration Initiative
Wen Zhou
Research Associate, Nature-Based Solutions & Climate Private Sector