
Experts & Staff
WRI brings together nearly 1,800 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
Oliver Ashford
Program Associate, Ocean Program

Beth Bahs-Ahern
Director of Global Operations, FFWO

Jon Baines
Research Associate, Sustainable Ocean Economies

Jonathan Baines
Ocean Data Manager, Sustainable Ocean Initiative

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

Cynthia Barzuna
Director, Ocean Action 2030 Coalition

Mariska Bottema
Blue Food Lead

Clare Brennan
Senior Operations and Engagement Manager

Nicola Frost
Interim Director of the Ocean Program and Interim Head of Secretariat for the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy

Angelica Jorgensen
Executive Assistant, Ocean Program

Micheline Khan
Program Associate, Ocean Program

John Lyons
Senior Communications Manager, Ocean Program

Lawrence Mottram
Grants and Finance Specialist, Ocean Program

Stephanie Ockenden
Senior Associate & Global Policy Lead

Tom Pickerell
Global Director, Ocean Program

Katie Reytar
Senior Research Associate, Forests Program

Charlotte Schep
Grants & Finance Specialist, Sustainable Ocean Initiative

Silviya Stanton
Grants and Finance Specialist II

Taryn Staples
Manager of Global Operations, FFWO

Amy Swift
Research Analyst, Ocean Program

Arief Wijaya
Program Director, WRI Indonesia

Katie Wood
Communications Officer, Ocean Program
