Francis Gassert was a fellow with the Resource Security program at New America, where he amplified the team's work using data and technology.
Previously, he was the Data for Impact Lead at World Resources Institute, where he led data and digital project strategy, managed the development of Resource Watch, and advised teams on product design, engineering, and research methodology. He also worked on climate change and water resources modeling on the Partnership for Resilience and Preparedness and WRI's Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas.