Experts & Staff
WRI’s experts are leaders in their fields. Their work spans topics such as food and land use, energy, cities, climate, economics, finance, governance and more. Our more than 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations. Contact our media team to arrange an interview with any of our experts.
Program Experts & Staff
Josie Suddeth
Graduate Intern, Electric School Bus Initiative
Leila Yim Surratt
Director, Strategic Partnerships, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Amy Todd
Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Research Lead, Electric School Bus Initiative
Harriet Tregoning
Director, NUMO Alliance
Jenn Tribble
Manager, Clean Energy Community Programs, WRI U.S. Polsky Energy Center
Joe Versen
Communication and Engagement Specialist, Electric School Bus Initiative, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Jolie Villegas
Clean Energy and Grid Associate, WRI U.S. Polsky Energy Center
Carla D. Walker
US Director, Environmental Justice and Equity
Jessica Wang
Senior Manager, U.S. Transportation, Electric School Bus Initiative
Emmett Werthmann
Research & Engagement Associate
Debbie Weyl
Deputy Director, WRI United States
Jennifer Wilcox
Senior Fellow
Sophie Young
Manager, Environmental Justice and Equity, WRI U.S.
Brian Zepka
Research Manager, Electric School Bus Initiative
