Menalie Hyde

Menalie leads marketing and communications at the Hub, overseeing brand development, digital presence and strategic communications. She works to showcase the Hub’s research and innovation, while building engagement with researchers, industry partners, investors and the wider community.

She brings more than eight years of international experience across graphic design, branding, UX/UI, web design, digital marketing and strategic communications. Most recently, Menalie worked as a Consultant at Guidehouse, delivering design and communications projects for the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of State. Her work included leading website redesigns, accessibility initiatives, branding projects and user experience improvements.

Her professional experience also includes working with the Amazon Conservation Association and the U.S. Department of State’s Digital Diplomacy team, supporting the U.S. Mission to NATO. She was also a recipient of a Fulbright Association grant in Malaysia.

Across her career, Menalie has combined creativity, strategic thinking and user-centred design to develop impactful communications and digital experiences for diverse international audiences. She brings a multidisciplinary perspective to the Hub, supporting its continued growth, visibility and engagement with the wider research and innovation ecosystem.

Last updated: 30 October 2026