ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT TONYA GEORGE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Lynn University | Florida, United States | Advancing SDG 17 & UNAI 9
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it aligns with my passion for using marketing as a force for social impact. Through this fellowship, I aim to inspire others by showcasing the power of partnerships in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 17. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: ImpactLink
ImpactLink empowers social enterprises by helping them effectively market the impact they are making. While many organizations excel at driving change, they often lack the tools to communicate their efforts to a broader audience. By partnering with these enterprises, we provide tailored marketing strategies that amplify their mission and inspire others to act. With over 60% of the global population on social media, showcasing their work creates a ripple effect, driving greater awareness and collaboration. Aligned with SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, ImpactLink ensures these organizations can focus on their mission while their impact reaches and inspires the world.
About the Millennium Fellow
Tonya Elizabeth George is a passionate and dedicated student at Lynn University. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, she now lives in the United States, where she's pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing.
Tonya's passion for marketing and social impact fuels her vision of combining these fields to create meaningful change. She believes in the power of marketing to amplify social impact initiatives, particularly through Sustainable Development Goal 17—Partnerships for the Goals. By fostering collaborations between companies and showcasing their social impact efforts, Tonya aims to inspire others to take action and contribute to a more equitable world.
From a young age, Tonya has been deeply involved in volunteering, making a difference in her home country. As she grew older, her commitment to social impact only intensified. Currently, as an intern at the Social Impact Lab at Lynn University, she assists the director with event planning, logistics, and advertising projects, all centered around driving positive change locally in Florida and globally.
Regardless of the career path Tonya pursues, she is committed to continuing her work in social impact, giving back to the community, and ensuring that the Sustainable Development Goals are actively practiced.
