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 JADE DAK, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Manipal, India | Advancing SDG 2, SDG 5, SDG 12 & UNAI 3
" I believe the most powerful ideas are born where creativity meets purpose. The Millennium Fellowship gives me the platform to turn my vision for women-first wellness and sustainable innovation into real, measurable impact. By collaborating with a global community aligned with the UNAI principles and SDGs, I hope to amplify my ability to design solutions that not only inspire but also transform lives. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Rueted
Rueted is a women-first clean energy and wellness brand designed to empower women at the intersection of health, sustainability, and innovation. Rooted in the values of accessibility and inclusivity, Rueted blends functional nutrition with clean energy solutions, ranging from energy drinks and gummies to wellness shots and bars. The project aims to create healthier communities while positioning women at the forefront of the clean energy and wellness transition.
Measurable Goals (Aug–Dec 2025)
Pilot at least 2 product lines (e.g., energy drinks, gummies) in small-scale community launches.
Conduct 3–4 awareness workshops on women’s wellness and clean energy practices.
Build a core leadership team of 5–7 women driving the initiative.
Reach 100+ direct women beneficiaries through workshops, pilots, or product testing.
About the Millennium Fellow
Jade Dak is an entrepreneur, product strategist, and second-year business student at TAPMI Bengaluru. She is the Campus Director & Millennium Fellow (Class of ’25) with the Millennium Campus Network and United Nations Academic Impact. Jade has previously interned at EY and ScrapUncle (Shark Tank India S2) and is passionate about AI, consumer brands, and sustainable innovation. She thrives at the intersection of strategy, design, and impact, with a mission to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
