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
Bernadette Arakwiye
Senior Manager, Africa Land Restoration Programs
Thacien Munyamahame
Community Coordinator, Global Restoration Initiative, WRI Africa
Gilbert Muvunankiko
Communications Manager, Restoration, WRI Africa
Jackson Ndera
Portfolio Specialist for Lake Kivu and Rusizi River Basin, TerraFund for AFR100, WRI Africa
Jean Marie Ntakirutimana
Portfolio Specialist, TerraFund for AFR100, Global Restoration Initiative, WRI Africa
Maanas Nukala
Data Operations Engineer, Data Lab
Tina Schneider
Director, Forest Governance and Policy
Assumpta Uzamukunda
Rwanda Restoration Research Associate