UNHCR – The UN Refugee Agency

Grey Area worked with UNHCR to design and implement its internal innovation unit, explore private sector partnerships, and conduct research on emerging technologies.

• UNHCR Innovation Service strategy and program development
  Developed vision, strategy, and organizational structure for new internal innovation unit within UNHCR. Proposed program was created and is now a permanent unit within UNHCR, the UNHCR Innovation Service. Worked closely with UNHCR Innovation leadership on annual program strategy, team management, and program performance assessments.

• Emerging technology implications for UNHCR:
  Conducted research and analysis on emerging technologies and their impacts on UNHCR, advised on strategic use of technology in service of organizational mission. Introduced UNHCR senior leadership to emerging technology leaders in Silicon Valley through immersive in-person learning sessions to explore partnership opportunities around technology-based innovations for refugee crises and UNHCR operational challenges