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 CIERRA EVIE BARNETTE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Spelman College | Georgia, United States | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" Collaboration is the key to success. The Millennium Fellowship provides a space for likeminded individuals to discuss key issues around the globe, and collectively brainstorm solutions. It allows students to gain new perspective and hear others ideas. Overall, the Millennium Fellowship broadens the worldview of its participants. As a global citizen, it is imperitive that I have multiple voices to inform my work. I want to ensure that I can truly and effectively serve various communities around the world. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Empower Minds Mentorship Program
The Empower Minds Mentorship Program aims to inspire and empower young boys in the Atlanta area through mentorship led by Spelman College students. The program focuses on four key areas of personal development: self-discovery, building healthy relationships, substance abuse awareness, and overall well-being. Weekly 45-minute sessions create a safe environment for students to engage with Black male mentors who reflect their own experiences. Through interactive lessons and discussions, the program fosters confidence, emotional intelligence, and a strong sense of self, preparing students to navigate challenges with resilience and positive decision-making skills.
About the Millennium Fellow
Cierra Barnette is a driven, bright sophomore at Spelman College. Cierra has always had a passion for community service and giving back to her community. Throughout highschool, she volunteered at local homeless shelters with organizations dedicated to curbing food insecurity. At Spelman, she is community service chair of the campus' leading service organization-- Sisters Keeping It Real Through Service, SKIRTS. She is also a member of the Student Philanthropy Council, which fundraises for the school. Cierra has a passion for global affairs. As an International Studies student, Cierra hopes to go into international human rights law and politics. Cierra's goal is to make an impact on the world by bringing attention to and solving longstanding global issues.
