Project Hive | About Us

The Hive is a special projects unit of USA for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. We are a team of digital and data strategists who work hand-in-hand with partners around the globe to find creative ways of addressing the global refugee crisis.

The Hive was recently featured as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2017 in not-for-profit.

The Team

Rita Ko

Hive Director

Rita leads the data-driven innovation projects at the Hive of USA for UNHCR. She also leads the implementation of data strategy and analytics at the organization.

Franck Mujyanama

Data Scientist & Analyst

Franck is helping USA for UNHCR in the application of advanced analytics, data mining, and data modeling to uncover patterns and make future predictions.

Marena Lai

Graphic Designer

Marena is responsible for the creative direction and strategy at the Hive. She also leads the creative asset creation for the organization at large, creating a firm brand strategy through both print and digital materials. With a human-centered approach to design, she has produced the Hive’s Gamestorm, the Big Book of Ideas and USA for UNHCR’s comprehensive Community Engagement toolkit.