Experts & Staff
WRI Africa brings together more than 160 staff and experts who are leaders in their fields. Their work spans topics such as forests and landscape restoration, food and land use, energy, cities, economics, finance, governance and more. Our staff and researchers work to meet people’s essential needs, to protect and restore nature, to stabilize the climate, and build resilient communities.
Program Experts & Staff
Gabriella Teklehaimanot
Human Resources Manager, WRI Africa
Berhanu Teshome
Finance, Accounting and Administration Manager, WRI Africa
Mark Tonyemevor
Urban Mobility Analyst, WRI Africa Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
Assumpta Uzamukunda
Manager, Capacity & Finance, Restoration Initiative
Laura Vary
Director, Forest Data Partnership
James Wangu
Food Systems Transformation Associate
Eunice Wangui Mwangi
Water and Landscape Restoration Associate
Hellen Njoki Wanjohi-Opil
Climate and Engagement, Lead
Nekesa Wasike
Senior Human Resource Officer
Lucienne Wilmé
National Coordinator, Madagascar Program
Kalkidan Wondimu
Communication and Engagement Specialist, FOLU Ethiopia
Tinebeb Yohannes
Research Associate, Water Program
