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

Natalia Alayza

Climate Finance Manager

Natalia Alayza

James Allman-Gulino

Chief of Staff, Climate, Economics, and Finance (CEF) Program

James Allman Golino.

Nicole Fragano

Associate for Strategy and Management

Nicole Fragano.

Hayden Higgins

Communications Manager, Finance & Private Sector

Anderson Lee

Research Associate

Anderson Lee

Celine Novenario

Communications Manager, Climate, Economics and Finance Program

Celine Novenario.

Nienke Stam

Senior Director, Restoration Finance

Nienke Stam

Jessica Varat

Senior Development Manager, Climate, Economics, and Finance

Jessica Varat.