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.

4 Featured Experts

Program Experts & Staff

Jonathan Baines

Program Manager, WRI Ocean

Jon Baines

Cynthia Barzuna

Deputy Director, Ocean Program and Director, Ocean Action 2030 Coalition

Cynthia Barzuna

Maggie Brunet

Rapid Deployment Mechanism Manager (HAC for N&P)

Maggie Brunet

Micheline Khan

Senior Associate, Ocean Climate

Micheline Khan