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 TAYLOR AVANI WASHINGTON, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Spelman College | Georgia, United States | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 3
" "I chose to become a Millennium Fellow because I believe in the power of individuals to create meaningful change in their communities and the world. My passion for advocating for the underrepresented drives me to work tirelessly towards building a more equitable and just society.
As a Millennium Fellow, I am excited to collaborate with like-minded individuals and leverage the resources and opportunities provided to make a tangible impact. I am inspired by the words of Nelson Mandela, who once said, 'Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.' This quote resonates deeply with me, as I believe that education and empowerment are essential tools for fostering positive change." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Sunrise Sparks: Illuminating Young Hearts
Sunrise Sparks is a project dedicated to empowering inner-city youth through education and mental health services. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where young people can access the resources they need to thrive academically and emotionally. By providing educational workshops, tutoring, and mental health support, Sunrise Sparks aims to help students navigate challenges they face both in and out of the classroom. Through collaboration with community partners and dedicated volunteers, the project works to ignite hope, foster resilience, and spark positive change in the lives of the youth we serve.
About the Millennium Fellow
Taylor Avani Washington is an undergraduate biology major with a psychology minor at Spelman College. Aspiring to become a pediatric neurologist, motivated by her mother’s scientific work and her personal experience with neurological damage, Taylor is driven to address disparities in educational and mental health for underserved children. Through her community engagement, including roles with the NAACP and Paw Pals ATL, she has dedicated over 1000 hours to advocacy and service. Taylor’s project empowers youth of color by focusing on their mental health and bridging gaps in educational and medical resources in underserved neighborhoods, reflecting her drive to make a tangible, positive impact in these communities.
