ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022. 200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT FRANCISCA CATALINA MERIÑO FARIÑA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022.
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile | Santiago, Chile | Advancing SDG 16 & UNAI 8
" I am driven by the versatility and complexity of my work and, above all, the fact that I am one of the few women in the electrical field. I think knowing that I represent and am leading the way for many women makes me love what I do even more.
Being part of the Millennium Fellowship will enhance my leadership skills, it is the opportunity to learn how to make real change.
The skills I gain from the Millennium Fellowship will make my social impact in public service more effective, and the programs on teaching teamwork skills more effective. In addition, they will be in line with the principles of the
the principles of the UNAl and the SDGs. I am excited about this great opportunity to be able to increase my knowledge and tools. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Innovación: Programas Escuela Mercator
Planning and implementation of programs/workshops for the development of human skills necessary for teamwork, inclusion and effective communication. Intended for different groups of people. Created with the purpose of providing tools to improve conflict resolution.
About the Millennium Fellow
Francisca Meriño Fariña is an intelligent, competitive and hardworking young woman studying Electrical Engineering at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. She was born in Chile, grew up in a small town called Parral and currently resides in Santiago, the country's capital.
Since her early school years, Francisca was interested in science and mathematics, always looking for ways to contribute to the community through research.
During her high school years and currently at university, she has participated in different instances to enhance her leadership and contribute, through public service, with substantial improvements in the area of sustainable energy. In addition, she is part of the Mercator Foundation, where she works in the planning and implementation of programs/workshops for the development of the necessary skills for teamwork, inclusion and effective communication.
The student aspires to work in a professional field where she can link research and effective teamwork in the search for solutions to society's needs. This in order to make her own contribution to the development of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
