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
Chen Yang
Research Analyst, Food and Natural Resources Program, WRI China
Yanan Deng
Project Operations Manager, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Achille Djeagou Tchoffo
Congo Bassin Coordinator, Open Timber Portal, Congo Basin
Ruiyun Dou
Project Coordinator, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Li Fang
Country Director, WRI China
Xiaotian Fu
Director, Food and Natural Resources Program, Sustainable Investment and Finance Program, WRI China
Yu Gu
Agriculture Research Analyst, Food and Natural Resources Program, WRI China
Xiaoying Guo
Project Coordinator, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Yuchen Guo
Data Associate, Research, Data & Impact, WRI China
Hong Miao
Director, Sustainable Transition Center, Senior Energy Expert, WRI China
Haizi Hu
Project Operations Manager, Food and Natural Resources Program, WRI China
Zhuohui Huang
Research Analyst , Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Xiaoqian Jiang
Senior Associate and Climate Lead, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Junyi Yang
Supply Research Analyst, Food and Natural Resources Program, WRI China
Kendie Kenmoe
Forest Atlas Technical Manager, Data Lab
Melanie Kitoko
Cleaning Agent, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Yating Li
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Xiaozhen Li
Sustainable Finance Lead, Sustainable Investment and Finance Program, WRI China
Yanzhong Li
Research Associate, Sustainable Transition Center-Energy Program, WRI China
Jiaying Lin
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Zoe Liu
Office Assistant, WRI China
Jing Liu
Senior Human Resources Manager, WRI China
Guanying Liu
Research Analyst, Sustainable Investment and Finance Program, WRI China
Zhe Liu
Director, Research, Data & Impact, WRI China
Lu Lu
Research Associate, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI Chin
Yu Ma
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Zhenyu Ma
Research Analyst, Sustainable Investment and Finance Program, WRI China
Isere Ormille Mafodjui Fosso
Sr Regional Finance and Operation Manager, WRI Africa
Roger Mambeta
GIS Expert, Democratic Republic of Congo
Bora Masumbuko
Country Manager, Democratic Republic of Congo
Tshims Mbala
Driver and Logistics Assistant, DRC Office
Jiaxi Meng
Project Coordinator, Food and Natural Resources Program, WRI China
Jie Meng
Senior Operation Manager, WRI China
Joelle Nkosi Boeli
Legal and Partnerships Officer, Democratic Republic of Congo
Haigang Pei
Research Assistant, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Ling Peng
Senior Accounting and Finance Manager, WRI China
Shiyong Qiu
Research Associate, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China
Chunjia Ran
Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center-Sustainable Cities Program, WRI China
Guy Shemisi
Accountant, Central Africa Forest Initiative
Zhufang Shi
Senior DEV Manager, WRI China