
Experts & Staff
WRI brings together 1,400 experts and other staff in working in seven programs: food, forests, water, energy, cities, climate and the ocean and four centers of excellence for business, economics, finance and equity. Our staff and researchers work globally to produce data-based solutions that generate real change on the ground. Contact our media team to arrange an interview with any of our experts.
Global Executive Team

Program Experts & Staff
Julio Alves
Research Analyst, Forests Program, WRI Brasil

James Anderson
Associate II, Natural Infrastructure

Will Anderson
Manager II, Restoration Projects, Global Restoration Initiative

Bernadette Arakwiye
AFR100 Manager, WRI Africa

Bukti Bagja
Supply Chain and Livelihood Transformation Senior Manager, WRI Indonesia

Beth Bahs-Ahern
Director of Global Operations, FFWO

Prince Baraka Lucungu
Forest Policy and Community Forestry Advisor, Democratic Republic of Congo

Charles (Chip) Barber
Director, Natural Resources Governance and Policy

Leonardo Barbosa
Geoprocessing Analyst, WRI Brasil

Alyssa Barrett
Senior Product Strategist, Land & Carbon Lab

Isabela Barriga
Engagement Specialist, Global Forest Watch

Anika Berger
Research Analyst, Global Forest Watch

Tatiana Bogdanova
Junior Product Specialist, Global Forest Watch

John Brandt
Data Science Associate II

Abe Browne
Product Business Intern, Global Forest Watch

Luiz Calado
Strategic Solutions & Engagement Specialist for Latin America, Global Forest Watch

Fabiana Chamis
Land Accelerator Coordinator

Janna Chapman
Global Forest Watch Research Intern

Robin Chazdon
Senior Fellow, Global Restoration Initiative

Susan Chomba
Director of Vital Landscapes, WRI Africa

Angel Cibemba
Communications Specialist Central and West Africa

Pulakesh Das
Senior Project Associate, WRI India

Crystal Davis
Director, Land & Carbon Lab

Sean DeWitt
Director, Global Restoration Initiative

Amanda DiMartini
Digital Strategist, Land and Forests

Helen Ding
Senior Economist

Achille Djeagou Tchoffo
Congo Bassin Coordinator, Open Timber Portal, Congo Basin

Christopher M. Ede-Calton
Senior Engagement Manager, Land & Carbon Lab

Jessica Ertel
Data Analyst II, Global Restoration Initiative

Elena Esipova
Satellite Data Analyst

Kevin Faragher
Operations Manager, Global Forest Watch

Rafael Feltran-Barbieri
Senior Economist, WRI Brasil

Jefferson Ferreira-Ferreira
Senior Geoprocessing Specialist

Rizky Firmansyah
GIS Analyst, WRI Indonesia

Maria Franco Chuaire
Senior Associate, Initiative 20x20

Mollie Freeman
Social Media Specialist, Climate Program

Luciana Gallardo Lomeli
Research Associate, Initiative 20x20

Deepak Ganger
Data Analytics Intern, Global Forest Watch Pro

Amanda Gant
Senior Manager, The Land Accelerator
