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Explore the Millennium Fellowship up close. The Fellows and Alumni share their stories from their Millennium Fellowship journeys and beyond

Social Impact & Beauty Pageants: The Story of Lisa Matsoma

“Ultimately, social impact grounded me in empathy, while pageantry refined my execution; together, they have shaped me into a leader who understands that influence is most powerful when it is intentional and service-driven” - Abale Lisa Matsoma, Millennium Fellow class of 2024 For this International Women’s Day, we are highlighting one of our Millennium Fellowship Class of 2024 Campus Director and now alumni - Lisa Matsoma, a young leader, speaker, and a social impact advocat

"The Millennium Fellowship creates 21st Century Leaders": Dean Kinyua from the University of Nairobi

Mr Kinyua Ireri, Dean of students at the University of Nairobi. He has shown keen interest in helping graduates transition into social impact and is passionate about leadership development. He shared the Millennium Fellowship application opportunity with the entire University of Nairobi student community, and continues to show support to young leaders in Kenya. We spoke with him about his passion for social change and belief in student empowerment. We are so honored to connec