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 HELINNA ZHOU BONTRAGER, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Kansas | Kansas, United States | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 10 & UNAI 3
" The Millennium Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to refine my leadership and collaboration skills while advancing a more equitable and sustainable healthcare system. I look forward to translating ideas into measurable change, guided by the UNAl principles and SDGs. This experience will challenge me to think beyond conventional solutions, strengthen my ability to anticipate emerging needs, and spark innovative approaches that merge creativity with social impact. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Rural Kansas Overdose Response Program
My Millennium Fellowship project focuses on increasing fentanyl awareness and expanding access to Narcan in rural Kansas communities. Through public education, community outreach events, and free distribution of Narcan, the project empowers residents with the knowledge and tools needed to prevent opioid-related deaths. By reducing stigma, promoting harm reduction, and equipping individuals to respond effectively in emergencies, this initiative supports healthier and safer communities across rural Kansas.
About the Millennium Fellow
Helinna Bontrager is a sophomore at the University of Kansas studying chemistry and behavioral neuroscience on the pre-medical track. Born in Manhattan, Kansas, and now based in Lawrence, she is dedicated to advancing social justice, women's rights, and health equity. Her leadership includes helping secure free period products for her high school, leading a local middle school debate program, and serving on the Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Youth Action Campaign. With a vision of becoming a physician, Helinna strives to merge medical expertise with advocacy, working toward sustainable solutions that align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
