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 MARY YOON, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Stanford University | California, United States | Advancing SDG 8, SDG 17 & UNAI 6
" There is a prominent quote by Dalai Lama that I live by that exemplifies the way that I perceive social impact: "It is not enough to be compassionate – you must act." Being a Millennium Fellow excites me because it not only allows me to meet students who are passionate about a variety of social issues, but also provides me with the opportunity to deliberately act and serve communities that need a hand. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Social Impact Across Borders
Taking inspiration from University of Pennsylvania's student organization titled Penn International Impact Consulting (PIIC), my project partner and I are hoping to address a growing desire from the student body to engage in social impact-focused projects by establishing a student organization with a similar mission. While Stanford undergraduates have the opportunity to participate in consulting projects predominantly geared toward supporting tech companies in Silicon Valley, there is a critical need for a student space that encourages social impact and allows for students to utilize their immense passion and expertise towards supporting businesses in emerging markets and developing countries, places where global support is needed the most.
About the Millennium Fellow
Mary Yoon (she/her) is a rising second-year student at Stanford University, where she is pursuing a dual degree in International Relations and Economics. A lifelong resident of Chicago, she brings a strong background in nonprofit work, having collaborated with numerous organizations that serve the city’s diverse communities.These experiences have shaped her passion for evidence-based policymaking and advocacy grounded in community needs. Throughout high school and college, Mary has remained dedicated to uplifting marginalized communities through her involvement in social impact organizations and her academic pursuits. Mary aspires to pursue a career in law, with particular interests in immigration policy, international law, and grassroots organizing.
