Experts & Staff
WRI brings together nearly 1,900 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.
Program Experts & Staff
Iman Abdulwassi Abubaker
Urban Mobility Project Manager, WRI Africa
Zablon Adane
Water Program Associate, WRI Africa
Sofia Ahmed
Research Associate, WRI Africa
Agraw Ali
GIS Research Analyst, WRI Africa
Bemnet Amanuale
Finance and Administration Specialist, WRI Africa
Abiyot Dagne Belay
Research Associate, WRI Africa
Nii Darko Darko
Research Analyst II, Cities Program, WRI Africa
Beakal Fasil
Communications and Engagement Specialist, The New Climate Economy, WRI Africa
Aklilu Fikresilassie
Director, Thriving Resilient Cities, WRI Africa; Representative of WRI in Ethiopia
Emmerentian Mbabazi
Project Specialist II, Cities Program, WRI Africa
Anna Oursler
Urban Mobility Coordinator, WRI Africa
Muluneh Tarekegn
Programs and Research Specialist, Water Program, WRI Africa
Tinebeb Yohannes
Research Associate, Water Program
