People

IIED brings together more than 170 people from diverse backgrounds and countries to deliver high quality research, analysis and impact. Our work is enhanced by our associates and guided by our leadership team and trustees

Lizz Syme

Executive assistant to executive director, Director's Group

May Thazin Aung

Senior researcher, IIED's Climate Change research group

Maren Thompson

Senior project manager, Human Settlements research group

Lotshiwe Tsvangira

Compliance and assurance manager, LIFE-AR

Roxana Alina Vaduva

Digital content officer, Communications

Dr. Emilie Vanvyve

Scientific advisor to the IPCC chair

Mélanie Vaufrey

Senior project manager, Natural Resources

Yesmina Vieira

People services advisor

Kata Wagner

Researcher (forests and prosperity), Natural Resources

Anna Walnycki

Team lead – climate action for equitable cities

Nicole Walsh

Chief operating officer

Morgan Williams

LIFE-AR head of operations and partnerships, LIFE-AR/IIED's Climate Change research group

Martha Willis

Sustainability lead

Karen Wong Pérez

Senior researcher (strengthening partnerships team), Climate Change research group

Matt Wright

Web planning and content manager, Communications

Lina Yassin

Researcher (climate diplomacy), Climate Change

Tarisirai Zengeni

MEL advisor (gender and sustainable development), Strategy and Learning