ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT MARYAM AAMIR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Georgia Institute of Technology | Georgia, United States | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 6
" I do this work because I've seen firsthand how access to healthcare, or the lack of, can shape a person’s entire future. Growing up in the UK, I witnessed a healthcare system where cost wasn't a barrier, but moving to the US opened my eyes to how many people delay care out of fear of medical bills or lose their health to preventable conditions because they lacked the right knowledge. I believe every person, no matter their background, deserves the knowledge, resources, and care to live a healthy life. The Millennium Fellowship offers a space where I can transform that belief into tangible action. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Health Bridge
Health Bridge is an initiative focused on advancing health equity in Atlanta by improving access to preventive healthcare and strengthening health literacy among youth and families in under-resourced communities. The project operates on two interconnected tracks. First, it is developing a comprehensive database of free and low-cost healthcare services across Atlanta, including recurring health screenings, dental clinics, and preventive care programs. This resource serves as an immediate bridge for families who face financial, geographic, or informational barriers when seeking care. Long-term, Health Bridge aims to establish consistent, school-based health screenings by collaborating with community clinics, local partners, and the Georgia Department of Education to navigate the logistical and policy requirements for school-hosted preventive services. Second, the project focuses on health literacy advocacy by working to integrate basic health knowledge (such as preventive care, navigating insurance, and self-advocacy) into Georgia’s K–12 curriculum. Through conversations with state legislators and upcoming meetings with the Department of Education, Health Bridge seeks to embed practical health education into existing coursework or pilot dedicated modules. Currently, the project is centered on building the infrastructure, partnerships, and policy pathways needed for sustainable impact, while addressing immediate community needs.
About the Millennium Fellow
Maryam Aamir is a driven and compassionate third year Neuroscience student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, dedicated to advancing healthcare equity and community well-being. Born in Ireland, raised in the UK, and growing up just outside of Atlanta, Married am brings a global perspective and deep local roots to their work. A committed advocate for accessible medical care, Maryam has immersed themselves in service across Georgia - volunteering at free clinics, starting her own non profit “Shop with a Jacket” serving children in Atlanta, preparing meals for the homeless, tutoring underprivileged students, and working to shape health education policy.
This dedication to community service is matched by a vision for the future: becoming a physician in an inner-city setting, expanding free clinic networks, and driving systemic change through healthcare policy reform. Drawing on a record of leadership and hands-on service, Maryam aims to integrate clinical expertise with policy advocacy to ensure equitable healthcare access for all. Through these efforts, Maryam seeks to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those focused on good health and well-being, reduced inequalities, and sustainable communities.
