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
Program Experts & Staff
Igerha Bampa
Technical Assistant for Open Timber Portal, WRI Africa
Samuel Kabiru
Manager, The Land Accelerator, WRI Africa
Tshims Mbala
Driver and Logistics Assistant, DRC Office
Peter Ndunda
Senior Associate, AFR100, Global Restoration Initiative
Lawrence Ng'ang'a
AFR100 Restoration Monitoring Associate, WRI Africa
John Shema
Grants And Contracts Associate
Guy Shemisi
Accountant, Central Africa Forest Initiative