FORMER TEAM MCN

2023

  • Nafis Hashmi is a Business graduate from Bangladesh University of Professionals. A native of Dhaka, born and bred, he completed his SSC from Ideal School and College, and his HSC from Notre Dame College. He is an active knowledge seeker, dedicating his life to excelling in creative and logical fields. His journey in life has allowed him to learn enough skills to be inspired toward social entrepreneurship. Now his goal is to create a social impact in the country and inspire people toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Jasmine Amoako-Agyei is a public speaker, climate educator, award-winning social entrepreneur, and alumnus of Arizona State University - Barrett, The Honors College with a background in Business, Sustainability, and Technological Entrepreneurship. She is passionate about the intersection between human rights, the environment, and sustainable development, specifically focusing on marginalized communities disproportionately affected by Climate Change. Her work as a 2020 Millennium Fellow led to her founding her startup, Countdown: Circular Economy Solutions, an early-stage global technology startup taking a community-centered approach to tackling plastic pollution in Ghana, West Africa, and the US.

  • Shengxiao Yu, whose nickname is Sole, is a community advocate and social justice educator.

    Sole's life has been deeply influenced by her experience with and love for languages. Immigrating to the United States at age 12 as a monolingual Mandarin Chinese speaker, Sole faced many difficulties while attempting to navigate through the complexity of an ELL program and the even more complex social world of pre-teens. Through her young eyes, Sole saw languages as barriers that stood in the way of human connections. It wasn’t until studying Spanish and Latin American history in high school that her views of language were profoundly changed from barriers to bridges – bridges into the richness of cultures and human experiences.

  • Dr. Toluwalashe Soyemi is a social impact consultant and grant writer passionate about youth development as well as democratizing healthcare access and services to under-resourced locations. He has close to a decade experience working with young people in various capacities all round Africa. His journey in the impact space was further accelerated when he was selected as a Campus Director and Millennium Campus Fellow in 2018. Over time, he has engaged with MCN with her orientation programs and other interviews. He is currently the Program Coordinator at MCN, to support the transformational work of the MCN team and facilitate a life-changing experience for thousands of selected Millennium Fellows across 35+ nations.

2022

  • Mary is a graduate from the United States International University-Africa where she pursued a bachelor’s degree in International Relations with a concentration in Development Studies. She is passionate about sustainable development especially quality education and gender equality. She was a Millennium Fellow in 2020 where she focused on Education among young university students during the covid 19 pandemic.

  • Farheen (she/her) has a Bachelor in Arts from Sciences Po, Paris where she majored in Politics & Government. Coming from Kashmir, she has been passionately involved with human rights work over the past three years in the capacity of a researcher and policy advocate, on themes of gender-based violence, education, and enforced disappearance. Her paper with a directory on support services for survivors of gender violence in Kashmir is available for public use.

2021

  • As Program Coordinator, Ohany Román plays a critical role in the growth and implementation of the Millennium Fellowship program. He is responsible for the administrative and logistical elements of operations and programming. Prior to joining MCN, Ohany worked as a case manager for a COVID-19 emergency rental assistance program in San Jose, California where he supported and advocated for immigrant families from getting evicted. Ohany was part of the fellowship’s Class of 2019 where he co-created a food security initiative on his campus. Ohany received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas. Ohany is passionate about human rights and hopes to one day start a nonprofit to support immigrants making their way to the United States from Central America.

  • Taiwo Olawehinmi is a pharmacist and social impact leader, passionate about healthcare access and investments in Africa. She was one of the two Nigerians selected for the West African Young Leaders (WayLead) Fellowship in 2020, in recognition of her leadership potential and passion for Africa. She was selected as a Millennium Campus Fellow in 2018. She also served on the MCN Global Admissions Committee in 2019. She is excited to serve as Program Coordinator at MCN, to support the transformational work of the MCN team and facilitate a life-changing experience for the 3,000+ extraordinary Millennium Fellows who have been selected across 35+ nations.

  • Ganesh Dileep is a recent graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, where he specialized in English Studies with a Development Studies focus. A global citizen and a vocal proponent of the philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' or the world as a family, Ganesh believes in empowering local, collective action toward addressing global issues. As a Millennium Fellowship alumnus, former Campus Director (Class of 2020), and an Africa Team Lead within the 2021 Millennium Fellowship Admissions Committee, they have diligently served the MCN family in various capacities. Being a queer climate activist, Ganesh has been actively involved in working on the climate and gender agendas in India, during their time in college and beyond. Recognizing his efforts, the IIT Madras Alumni Association named him 'Sustainability Champion' (2020).

Adebiyi Kehinde

 Program Coordinator

Adebiyi Kehinde Oreoluwa

Kehinde Adebiyi holds a First-Class Bachelors’ degree in Microbiology from the Lagos State University and he is a recipient of numerous local and international scholarships such as the Gani-Fawenhinmi Scholarship, Jagal Foundation Scholarship, Fidson Healthcare Scholarship among others. In June 2020, Kehinde won the Union Bank Rise Challenge Award for his invaluable contributions in helping others rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kehinde is the National Director of Campuses for SDGs-ACT Nigeria. With over three years of experience, he leads and coordinates all campus SDGs advocacy groups in his country. Kehinde also served as the 2020 YouthLead Ambassadors Peer Advisor where he supervised selected civic leaders across the globe; a project sponsored by USAID. In 2019, he led the largest SDGs campus advocacy to over 20,000 students in his country thereby earning him the reputable award of SDGsACT Nigeria man of the year 2019, Millennium Fellow Hall of Fame, Hesselbein Fellowship and numerous others. He is a Millennium Fellowship Alumnus and have also served as the Africa Team Lead for the 2019 Millennium Fellowship Admissions Committee. He is immensely passionate about sustainable development and desirous to see a planet where everyone lives in peace and shared prosperity.

Kiran Jivnani

 Program Coordinator

Kiran Jivnani

Kiran Jivnani serves as Program Coordinator at MCN, supporting undergraduate leaders in the Millennium Fellowship in 16 nations. She is an alumna of the program, during which she worked to advance Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #5, gender equality.

Kiran is a native of Sint Maarten and holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University. Prior to joining MCN as the Program Coordinator, Kiran served on the MCN Admissions Committee as the Area Team Lead for Europe and the Middle East. Kiran has worked extensively with several youth development organisations such as Strong Women Strong Girls Boston and firmly believes that empowering and investing in young people is the key to solving complex societal problems. She also worked at Boston Private Bank as an Information Security intern and at Wellington Management as a Legal and Compliance intern. Kiran is passionate about tackling significant international issues such as climate change and climate action particularly as it relates to gender security, migration, digital human rights, and youth development.

Abigail Kelble, MPH

 Managing Director

Abigail Kelble, MPH

Abigail Kelble, MPH, leads MCN's Operational, Strategic, and Programmatic Impact, bringing experience in leadership development, education, public-civic-private partnerships, and global health to the Millennium Campus Network. Abigail served with the Peace Corps [Moldova '06-'08] and worked with City Year, the Flour Fortification Initiative, and Broadreach. Her international work experience includes Poland, Belize, Moldova, and Jamaica. Abigail also serves on the Board of Directors with the Boston Area Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. Abigail believes that university students and student organizations can and will make the world a better and more equitable place for all of us. Abigail completed her Bachelors in Anthropology and Biology at the University of Colorado and completed her Master’s of Public Health at Emory University.

Raina Fox, MA

 Partnerships Director

Raina Fox, MA

Raina Fox, MA, manages the Millennium Fellowship, Global Campaign Program, and Annual Conference, as well as Outreach and Marketing for MCN. Raina brings extensive experience working with social change non-profits in India, Hong Kong, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Washington DC, Providence, and Chicago. Raina is committed to working alongside university students and diverse communities to form creative, meaningful, intentional and impactful opportunities for personal and social change. Her studies focused on ways that humanities tools can support human rights, social justice, and civic engagement. Raina completed her Bachelors in Art History and Cultural Studies from Macalester College and her Masters in Public Humanities from Brown University.

Andrew Lippi

 Florida Director

Andrew Lippi, Florida Director

Andrew Lippi is a recent graduate of Lynn University and is currently pursuing his Masters degree at Lynn. As an undergrad, Andrew started out working in the Department of Housing and Residence Life as a Resident Assistant and was soon promoted to a Community Advisor. Andrew was a founding member of The Knights of the Roundtable, Lynn's version of student government. He was also a founding member of The Grail Knights, Lynn's secret society and worked as a Student Ambassador in the Office of Admission. By his senior year Andrew was rewarded The Snyder Scholarship which is given to a rising senior who best demonstrates leadership across campus. His senior year, Andrew was also heavily involved in Lynn's hosting of the final presidential debate while fulfilling the role as a "student stand-in" for Bob Schieffer at the debate. Andrew was chosen to represent his graduating class as the Commencement Speaker for the class of 2013. At graduation Andrew received Lynn University's President Award and shortly after began working for the Millennium Campus Network. 

Becca Bender

 Director of the Team Leaders

Becca Bender, Director of the Team Leaders

Becca Bender is currently serving as a Coordinator of Student Involvement at Lynn University, focusing primarily on leadership development and community service. Originally from North Carolina, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Communications at Elon University and her Master's degree in Higher Education Administration at North Carolina State University. She also spent a year as an AmeriCorps VISTA at Lenoir-Rhyne University coordinating service efforts and educating students on social justice issues. Becca is committed to connecting students to their passions and helping people feel a part of something bigger than themselves. She previously served as the Director of Millennium Team Leaders during the 2014 conference at Lynn University. She is thankful for the partnership with MCN and proud to have been a part of such a wonderful opportunity!.

Daniel Sullivan

 Youth Policy Representative

Daniel Sullivan, Youth Policy Representative

Daniel is the Youth Policy Representative, in charge of coordinating the Global Youth Survey for the 2014 Conference.  A program coordinator at the Center for STEM Education at Northeastern University during the day, Daniel has been the Design Lead and Regional Workshop Coordinator for Engineers Without Borders NU, in addition to the Director of the civic engagement non-profit organization, If I Were President.   He currently instructs and supports K-12 educational outreach programs to assist in student learning, particularly concerning sustainable development and environmental preservation.

Energy Maburutse

Outreach Representative

Juleen Wong

 Juleen Wong, Campaigns Coordinator

Juleen Wong, Campaigns Coordinator

Juleen is a junior majoring in Environmental Studies and Sociology at Tufts University. She is thrilled to be working with students all over the world to launch the Sustainable Development Goals, and optimistic about the SDG's greater focus on climate action in recognition of the ties between environmental justice and global development. As an avid supporter of student organizing and its potential to create social change, Juleen is eager to partake in MCN’s mission this year.

Laura Gilli

 Director of the Change The World Fair

Laura Gilli, Director of the Change The World Fair

Laura is a recent graduate of Lynn University in Boca Raton, earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Hospitality Management. She is currently attending Lynn University year, working towards achieving an Master’s of Business Administration in International Business. Laura has extensive experience with event planning and management. During her Spring 2014 semester she interned with Paragon Events, Inc., a company whose internships have been distinguished as “Internship of Excellence.” Laura worked directly with major corporations such as Microsoft and Northrop Grumman. 

Liz Rebecca Alarcon, MA

 Miami Florida Hub Site Director

Liz Rebecca Alarcon, MA Miami Hub Site Director

Liz Rebecca Alarcon is foremost, a believer in authenticity. When she's not working for increased investment in early learning in Florida, she enjoys informing and being informed, reading, blogging, cooking and building community in her native Miami. She holds an M.A. in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and a B.A. in International Studies & Sociology from the University of Miami. Before beginning her career she was a Fulbright scholar in Costa Rica.

Mariana Berenguer

 Forest Foundation Programs Associate Fellow

Mariana Berenguer, Forest Foundation Programs Associate Fellow

Mariana is a rising senior at Tufts University where she double majors in Sociology and Peace & Justice Studies. She was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia. Mariana just returned from an amazing year of studying abroad in Botswana. She is excited to work with MCN because she believes that being active and pushing for change and improvement is the best way to make the most of the student experience.

Natalie Tevethia, MA

 NYC Hub Site Director

Natalie Tevethia, MA New York City Hub Site Director

Natalie Tevethia serves as the New York Hub Site Director for the Millennium Fellowship Program. Natalie brings expertise in gender equality, education, and corporate social responsibility. Her work in international development and human rights has spanned the government and nonprofit sectors in the U.S., Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the South Pacific. Natalie holds a Master’s degree in cultural anthropology from Rutgers University and a Master of International Affairs degree from Columbia University. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology at Dickinson College. Natalie believes in the power of university students and their generation to advance people-centered, just, and sustainable global development.

Simone Lapray, MBA, MA

 Boston Hub Site Director

Simone Lapray, MBA, MA Boston Hub Site Director

Simone LaPray joins MCN from a previous position as the operations manager at Our Generation Speaks, a Boston-based leadership program and social enterprise incubator that will brings together Palestinian and Israeli change agents to launch social impact ventures. Simone also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine from 2006-2011 where she worked in small business development, education, youth empowerment and HIV/AIDS awareness. She is mentor for BUILD Boston, a member of Net Impact and serves on the Board for the Boston Network for International Development (BNID). Simone holds an MBA and an MA in Sustainable International Development from the Heller School at Brandeis University.

Stephanie Abbott-Pandey, MA

 Boston Hub Site Director

Stephanie Abbott-Pandey, MA Boston Hub Site Director

Stephanie Abbott-Pandey serves at the Boston Hub Site Director of the Millennium Fellowship.  Stephanie spent three years in India helping community-based organizations develop strategic plans and improve their communication, grant writing and web skills. Stephanie has also worked extensively with both university students and faculty, first, as the Assistant Director of Internships and Service Learning at Wellesley College, and currently, as the Program Manager of the Brown-India Initiative and South Asian Studies at Brown University.  Dedication to helping others achieve their highest potential is the thread that weaves Stephanie’s work in nonprofits and higher education together. Stephanie completed her Bachelors in Peace and Justice Studies from Wellesley College and her Masters in Sustainable International Development at Brandeis University.

Abigail Wolf

 Director of Campaigns Intern

Abigail Wolf

Abby is a junior at Providence College where she majors in Public and Community Service Studies Major and minors in Political Science. She is committed to educating herself and others about issues of privilege, power, and social justice. Since she was young, Abby has been curious and driven by the ways in which the world is fair to some and unfair to others. Through community organizing efforts, she cultivated conversations about privilege on her own college campus and hopes to continue to do so in the future. Her global perspective has opened slightly through trips to Nicaragua and Tijuana, Mexico in which she studied justice across borders and the value of storytelling, however, she hopes to broaden this perspective much further. This has deepened her passion for deconstructing the barriers that divide people based on their race, class and place of birth through education and sustainable empowerment. As a strong believer in the power of one’s voice and the mobilization of others, she is thrilled to be a part of the MCN team this summer.

Amanda Rippel

 Director of Campaigns Intern

Amanda Rippel

Amanda Rippel is a junior at Kansas State University studying Anthropology and International Studies. After undergrad, she plans to get a Masters Degree in Public Health Nursing. She is deeply passionate about health equity and social justice issues. At her University, she is involved with the Red Cross club and International Buddies, an organization dedicated to supporting international students on campus. She is also the Director of Hospital and Family Relations for KSU's Miracle Dance Marathon. She enjoys competing in three-event waterskiing, camping, hiking, and traveling. She has been fortunate to visit many places around the world and worked with a local non-profit in the community of Oceanview, South Africa for three months.

Anna-Zoë Herr

 Director of Speaker Management Intern

Anna-Zoë Herr

Zoë, born and raised in Berlin, Germany, is a Senior attending Principia College in Illinois and is going to graduate with a double major in Global Perspectives and Studio Art and a minor in Sustainability in 2017. She appreciates the small things in life and is passionate about sustainable change, good books and deep talks. When she traveled for nine months through Latin America, collecting stories and documenting her journey through the lens of her camera, she discovered that social impact through sustainability is what she wants to build her life around. Issues of systemic injustice, privilege divides and power structures have ever since been core interests. In order to get involved and further her learning, she directed a conference on international equality, became Vice President at the Half the Sky chapter in her college, and organized to change the sourcing of food within her campus. The participation in conferences and various travels have taught her the privilege of education and the great gift of learning; that makes her especially grateful to be able to work on team MCN this year and learn more about how humility and empathy build organisations with global ethical impact that makes local sense.

Beth He

 Program Associate Intern

Beth He

Beth is a senior at Brandeis University, majoring in Biology, and Health: Science, Society, and Policy. She is very passionate about international development, public health research, and sustainable development. She is the Campus Chairperson and President of Global Brigades. The Brandeis chapter consists of a medical, public health, and a microfinance brigade. While stateside, Beth and Brandies Global Brigades focuses on educating their campus about global poverty. In the future, Beth hopes to continue in international development through going to medical school and working abroad to implement sustainable public health interventions. As a former MCN Fellow, Beth is excited to be a part of MCN’s mission this year, and help the organization grow.

Camille Bangug

 Director of Evaluation Intern

Camille Bangug, Director of Evaluation Intern

Camille Bangug is a junior majoring in International Politics with a minor in International Development at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. As an MCC alumnus from MCC 2015 at the United Nations, Camille has developed a passion for the advancement of global development and justice, with a specific focus on gender equality. On campus, Camille served as one of the first members of the Student Executive Committee of the Georgetown University HoyasForShe movement, one of the first HeForShe campus student movements. She is also a Student Consultant for the pro-bono microfinance and non-profit consulting organization Georgetown Global Consulting. This past summer, Camille worked as a Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation Sustainable Development Fellow, where she developed sustainable tourism solutions for the Ten Knots Development Corporation in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. Outside of these activities, Camille is an avid cellist and enjoys spending time with her family in her home in Long Island, New York. She is extremely excited to be returning to MCN as an intern and continues to be inspired by the passion of MCN's staff and alumni each and every day.

Christina B. Gilmore

 MCN Student Ambassador

Christina B. Gilmore, MCN Student Ambassador

Christina B. Gilmore is currently a rising Junior at Shaw University and a part of the Shaw University chapter of the NAACP. She is a Political Science and International Relations major. Something unique about Christina is that she sings Opera. Currently an active community member within Raleigh North Carolina with RESULTS Raleigh Chapter, Athena International of the triangle and International Focus, Inc. She hopes to one day become a United States Ambassador and you can usually find her somewhere doing humanitarian relief work or giving a helping hand

Claire Shapanka

 Director of Outreach Intern

Claire Shapanka, Director of Outreach Intern

Claire is a senior at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Sudbury, Massachusetts, and studies Economics and International Relations. Claire is excited to be working at MCN this summer because she is passionate about advancing global development.

Elisa Pisana

Director Of Social Events Intern

Elizabeth Raffa

Director Of Outreach & Recruitment Intern

Eunice Kim

 Director Of Outreach Intern

Eunice Kim, Director Of Outreach Intern

Eunice is a student at the University of North Carolina majoring in Public Policy and Public Relations. She is especially interested in studying relations between North and South Korea and restoring human rights in North Korea. Eunice is a member of UNC’s Student Government Outreach Team and has experience working on election campaigns. She is interested in pursuing communications for a non-profit. In her spare time, Eunice likes to sing, play outdoor sports and watch documentaries.

Frantz PoinÇon

 Director of International Communications Intern

Frantz Gardy Fils PoinÇon, Director of International Communications Intern

Frantz was born in Haiti. He studies Economics and Political Sciences. He’s a former youth ambassador in US State Department program hosted by the YMCA. He's also a past delegate from MCC15 at the UN. Frantz is committed to working in education and ensuring that equitable quality and access is guaranteed for all.

He believes in the theories of Adam Smith: collective wealth starts with personal wealth. Therefore, one who wants to see a community change has to start by changing oneself. In Ghandi's words, “be the change you want to see in the world”. Working with MCN is an opportunity for him to gain further experience, upgrade his skills in and knowledge about global development, meet students from all over the world and build powerful networks all in order to achieve significant goals in the sustainability path.

Gary Pelletier

Director of Speaker Engagement Intern

Hajira Shamsi

 Programs Associate Intern

Hajira Shamsi, Programs Associate Intern

Hajira Shamsi is a sophomore at Northeastern University studying International Affairs and Economics with minors in Law & Public Policy, Health Science, and Arabic. She is driven by her passion for global development, women's empowerment, and seeing the realization of the U.N. Millennium Development Goals. She is excited to be discovering the intersection of these issues with youth leadership with the Millennium Campus Network. Hajira was inspired to become a part of the team after attending the 5th Annual Millennium Campus Conference in November 2013. In May of 2014 she will be traveling to Jordan to conduct research on the Syrian refugee situation.

Hannah Cook

 Director of Operations Intern

Hannah Cook, Director of Operations Intern

After spending two years at an international high school—the Eastern Mediterranean International School—in Tel Aviv, Israel, with a focus on peace and sustainability, Hannah was confident that she wanted to pursue a degree in International and Global Studies at Brandeis University. After obtaining her BA in IGS from Brandeis, she hopes to work in the global development sector or for the US State Department as a Foreign Service Officer. She makes a concerted effort to be involved in her community, and can be found advocating with ONE campus, working at Brandeis Precollege Programs, going for a run, or ice skating! She is incredibly excited to be working with MCN this summer, doing international work from her home city of Boston.

Hannah Robinson

 Program Associate Intern

Hannah Robinson

Hannah Robinson is a Junior at Tufts University pursuing a double major in International Relations and Peace & Justice Studies. She is particularly interested in exploring the crossroads of human rights and international sustainable development in conflict prone areas. After spending significant time in Latin America, she is excited to be back in Boston to apply her experiences abroad to international development work. She is thrilled to be part of the passionate network of Millennium Campus students.

Ian Makamara

 Director of Marketing Intern

Ian Makamara, Director of Marketing Intern

As the Director of Marketing, Ian’s main roles include promoting the Millennium Fellowship on Social Media and managing MCN’s communications team. Ian is an alumnus of the Millennium Fellowship class of 2019, where he served as a campus director for Strathmore University and worked to advance SDG #5. Coming from Kenya, Ian is a soon to be holder of a Bachelor of Laws Degree and brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has worked as a PR and Communications lead for Kenya’s UN-SDSN Youth committee, a legal intern for the Microsoft Policy Innovation Centre, a policy research assistant for The World Future Council and a legal intern for ActionAid. He has also taken on various volunteer roles with multiple organisations including, UNODC (Region of East Africa) the UNHCR Global Learning and Development Centre and Translators Without Borders.

Jackie Chen

 Director of Outreach Intern

Jackie Chen, Director of Outreach Intern

Jackie is studying Economics and International Relations at Boston University. He was born in China and moved to the US at the age of eleven. Being from a distinct culture makes him aware of the importance of collaboration and global development. He strongly believes in the power of communication and outreach. Communication brings the world together and educate us on our similarities and differences. Outreach unites people under a common cause. 

Jacquelyn R. Amaro

 Programs Associate Intern

Jacquelyn R. Amaro, Programs Associate Intern

Jacquelyn R. Amaro is currently a senior at Boston University. She is majoring in International Relations with a concentration in Cultural Anthropology and Regional Politics within Latin America. Jacquelyn is most passionate about traveling, and has lived in Hong Kong, Cusco, London, and Buenos Aires. Jacquelyn in a strong advocate of youth leadership and cross cultural communication, and hopes to create a career that empowers students to create positive change both in their home communities and abroad. For all these reasons she is immensely excited to intern with the MCN Team this Spring. 

Jude Erondu

 Director of Operations Intern

Jude Chisom Erondu, Director of Operations Intern

Jude Chisom Erondu is a senior-year undergraduate student at Green Mountain College, VT, studying sustainable business (honors) with a minor in environmental policy. Being the first from his family and community to study in the United States through a scholarship, Nigerian-born Erondu has continued to stand out among his peers on campus by initiating proactive solutions to problems affecting students’ academic and personal success.During his time at Green Mountain College (GMC), he held several leadership positions. These positions were as a member of the college judicial review board between 2013 and 2014, director of civic engagement on the college student senate, and student body president for the 2014/2015 academic year. Erondu also served as a member of the Pearson Student Advisory Board for the 2015/2016 academic year. He is also a member of the Green Mountain College Model United Nations, in which he represented China and Togo in the Security Council at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York in 2013 and 2014. Erondu a current Newman Civic Fellow, is passionate to be part of MCN team to make this year 7th Annual Millennium Campus Conference 2015 a huge success, learn from Sam Nemat Vaghar, and network with MCN team members and Professor Jeffery D. Sachs while developing necessary skills needed in his career pursuit in foreign policy and sustainable development. 

Junyang (Lani) Yin

 Director Of Operations Intern

Junyang (Lani) Yin, Director Of Operations Intern

Junyang (Lani) Yin was born and raised in the Spring City of China-Kunming. Grew up in a developing country and witnessed people living below the poverty line in her hometown Yunnan, she decide to become a voice of the vulnerable. With the hope of gain international dimension and global perspective, she studied abroad in the United States. Now she is pursuing Master degree in Accountancy at St. John’s University in New York. Lani took the initiative and founded UNICEF student chapter in 2013, and had the chance to participate MCC 2014. This year she is so grateful to be in MCN Team, to help empower youth-especially student leaders globally.

Kathleen Hill

 Strategic Associate Intern

Kathleen Hill, Strategic Associate Intern

Kathleen is a graduate of Georgetown's Walsh School of Foreign Service, where she majored in International Culture and Politics and specialized in the supranational and national identities that characterize the EU's current cultural landscape. Her hometown's French immersion program planted the seeds for a fascination with Europe's cultural legacies which inadvertently led her to a course on Human and Economic Development. In learning about the global development field, its challenges and its advantages, a long missing piece of Kathleen's trajectory finally fell into place: in the development field, there was not only an opportunity to observe and learn, but an opportunity to act and, ultimately, empower.  She is incredibly excited to use this summer with MCN to explore her newfound passion and engage with students from around the world. After a year away from Georgetown spent at Mali Health, a Boston-based 501(c)(3), she's thrilled to have the opportunity to re-enter a community comprised of passionate, "disruptive youths". 

Katherine O’Neill

 Director of Event Planning & Public Relations Intern

Katherine O’Neill, Director of Event Planning & Public Relations Intern

Kathryn is a junior at Boston University studying Human Physiology. She is passionate about international health and global development. Kathryn joined the MCN team in September and is excited to help students leaders make a difference in the world. Prior to working with MCN, she worked with Boston University’s Chapter of Global Medical Brigades and traveled to Honduras to work in a clinic in a rural community. She also was a research assistant in a laboratory at Boston University’s Sargent College.

Kayla O'Neil

 Marketing Associate Intern

Kayla O'Neil, Marketing Associate Intern

Kayla O’Neil is a fourth year undergraduate student at Northeastern University where she studies Marketing, International Affairs, and Social Entrepreneurship. Her passion for South Asian development led to her to study two summers in India, conducting fieldwork in the areas of social enterprise, environmental sustainability, and women’s empowerment. She is inspired by the work of the Millennium Fellows and the drive and passion of young people throughout the development sector, and excited to advocate for the 2015 Millennium Campus Conference.

Kayla Sifre

 Director Of Operations Intern

Kayla Sifre, Director Of Operations Intern

Born in Germany and raised in Poland, Kayla is a third culture kid. Moving to Poland provided her with a cultivation of knowledge on how history and culture play an integral role in global development. She is a rising junior majoring in Sociology and Philosophy at Wheaton College located at Norton, Massachusetts. Kayla is currently a student activist acting as the current Treasurer for the Sexual Health Advocacy Group and President of the Amnesty International chapter on her campus. She is passionate in the human rights field and aspires to pursue either a law degree or a career with the United Nations. Kayla is incredibly excited to work with Team MCN and she cannot wait to explore all that MCN has to offer!

Kevin Studer

Director Public Relations Intern

Laura Baker

 Office Associate Intern

Laura Baker, Office Associate Intern

Laura is a 3rd year Health Science student at Northeastern University with minors in math and biology. After attending the Millennium Campus Conference in 2013, she and a few of her peers decided to form END7 at Northeastern, a student organization dedicated to ending neglected tropical diseases. Besides being an avid ballroom dancer, she enjoys cooking and raising houseplants. She is interested in health disparities, adolescent health and population health and will pursue a Masters in Public Health after her time at Northeastern.

Leonard Seitz

 Director Of Campaigns Intern

Leonard Seitz, Director Of Campaigns Intern

Leonard was born and raised in Germany and moved to Norway at the age of 17. He currently studies mathematical physics in the UK. There at Lancaster University Leonard also first got involved in activism by campaigning for Amnesty International. What attracts him to MCN is the opportunity for meeting students from all over the world and learning from and with them how to contribute to solutions for the problems the world faces today.

Lia Gabrielle

 Director of Outreach Intern

Lia Gabrielle, Director of Outreach Intern

Lia Gabrielle is a senior studying Psychology, Management and Sociology at Suffolk University. After graduation, she plans to receive a Masters of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior. She is currently a research assistant at Suffolk University, studying the effects of racism in the classroom. Lia enjoys dancing, reading and traveling in her free time. She is inspired by the work of the Millennium Fellows, and strongly believes in MCN’s mission. Lia hopes to develop the necessary tools and skills to help student leaders make a difference in the world.

Lucas Ventura

 Director of Outreach Intern

Lucas Ventura, Director of Outreach Intern

Lucas is a junior at Seton Hall University, where he studies International Relations and Diplomacy, and plays on the men's soccer team. Lucas is a French and American citizen, and is deeply interested in how economics shape world politics. Lucas is excited to help further MCN's goals this summer!

Marina Chen

 Director of Outreach Intern

Marina Chen, Director of Outreach Intern

Marina Chen is Rumson, New Jersey. She is currently a sophomore at Bentley University double majoring in Management, with a concentration in Human Resources, and Liberal Studies for Health.

One of Marina’s biggest passions is helping and learning from others, which she believe will be able to do at MCN. The story and goal behind MCN is what drove her to intern with the organization. Working with MCN is an opportunity for her to gain further experience and work in a team to reach a common goal. She is motivated and grateful to be able to work with this team to improve the world as a whole.

Mary Cunningham

 Director of Outreach Intern

Mary Cunningham, Director of Outreach Intern

Mary is a senior at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA where she studies Religion and French. She is passionate about issues such as immigration, poverty, and wealth inequality. She spent her junior year studying abroad in Strasbourg, France and hopes to utilize her French speaking skills for her work in the International Development sector. Her volunteer experience in France working with asylum seekers and her current work for the Boston Network for International Development have furthered her interest in global development and the nonprofit sector. Mary strongly believes in the importance of human connection as well as respect for others. She is looking forward to working at MCN this summer and helping mobilize other students to define and follow their passions.

Melanie Demakis

 Director of Outreach Intern

Melanie Demakis, Director of Outreach Intern

Melanie Demakis is a senior at Susquehanna University studying International Relations and French. She grew up in South Hadley, MA and recently studied abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France for a semester. She is interested in learning about different cultures, global development, and traveling around the world. Melanie is excited to be a part of the MCN team this summer to join the fight against extreme poverty and encourage student leaders to use what they know to change the world!

Michaela Barry

 Director of Outreach Intern

Michaela Barry, Director of Outreach Intern

Michaela is a sophomore at Cornell University, where she is studying Biology and Sociology. She is also a member of Partners In Health Engage there, and she plans to minor in Global Health Studies. Michaela is interested in learning about the systems of power that keep so many from achieving the healthcare they deserve. As a student passionate about health equity and social justice, Michaela is thrilled to be working with people who share her passion at MCN!

Mimi Danielkebir

 Executive Track Associate Intern

Bouchra (Mimi) Danielkebir, Executive Track Associate Intern

Mimi's study travels to and international research experiences in France and Algeria during high school sparked her interest in international relations. She earned her B.A. in International Studies at Spelman College where she found a passion for foreign policy and women’s rights. As a Charles Merrill Scholar during the Fall of 2013, Mimi studied Arabic and Diplomacy at the University of Jordan in Amman. Additionally, as a 2013 Charles B. Rangel Scholar and 2014-2015 U.S. Foreign Service Intern, Mimi has had the opportunity to work both at Main State in D.C. and at U.S. Embassy Bangkok. Mimi is currently pursuing her Masters in International Policy with a focus on Human Rights at the University of Georgia.

Oyemen Ehikhamhen

 Director of Marketing Intern

Oyemen Ehikhamhen, Director of Marketing Intern

Oyemen Ehikhamhen is a recent graduate from Brandeis University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Health: Science, Society and Policy. While on campus, she was a coordinator for Brandeis Bridges, a club committed to bridging the Black and Jewish communities on campus, a publicist for Brandeis African Student Organization, and the Creative Director of the Undergraduate Theater Collective. Her interests include social justice theater, cultural immersion, community building, and dancing the night away! In the future, she plans to continue her pursuit of using entertainment to enact social change. She believes in MCN’s vision and is ecstatic to continue her work there this fall.

Patricia Perez

 Director of Event Planning & Operations Intern

Patricia Perez, Director of Event Planning & Operations Intern

Patricia is a junior at Boston University studying Political Science. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Patricia is interested in world politics and international relations, and is an active member of MUN at BU. She is very excited to be working at MCN this summer because she believes in this generation of student leaders.

Rachel Sellstone

 Programs Associate Intern

Rachel Sellstone, Programs Associate Intern

Rachel is a senior at Boston College majoring in Economics with a minor in Ethics and International Social Justice. She is passionate about her work with the student non-profit, GlobeMed, and her chapter at Boston College works with a grassroots health organization in Tamil Nadu, India. She has spent the last two summers studying and volunteering in Quito, Ecuador and hopes to pursue a career in Latin American Development. After an inspiring experience as a Millennium Fellow at MCN during the 2013-2014 academic year, she is incredibly excited to join the intern team and work to give an even better experience to other students!

Zachary Thomas

 Director of Outreach Intern

Zachary Thomas, Director of Outreach Intern

Zachary Thomas was born in Boca Raton, Florida but recently moved to Boston to join the Boston University Class of 2018 and pursue a dual degree in International Relations, specializing in Global Systems and World Order in Latin America, and Latin American Studies. When he is not studying global development in school, he is serving on his Model UN team as the Director of Outreach on the BosMUN Secretariat and the Asistant Crisis Director on a BarMUN committee. Aside from academics, you can find Zach keeping up with the newest music or reading around Boston. He is excited to be working as the Director of Outreach this summer for the MCN/MCC15. His passion for global development brought him to become a part of this team and he hopes to accomplish great things with the organization.

Sinna Habteselassie

 Director of Outreach Intern

Sinna Habteselassie, Director of Outreach Intern

Sinna is a rising senior at the University of Cincinnati majoring in Neuroscience and Organizational Leadership. Her passions lie within the realm of social justice and health equity. She aspires to one day work in the field of international development, where she feels she can fully dedicate herself to public service. Sinna currently serves as the Student Body President in UC’s Student Government Association and hopes to use this platform to elevate the voice of students on her campus. As a fellow believer in the powerful impact of student leadership, Sinna is excited to join the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) team.

Sonja Knudson

 Campaigns Coordinator Intern

Sonja Knudson, Campaigns Coordinator Intern

Sonja Knudson is a senior majoring in Biology at Tufts University. She is passionate about leadership development, movement building, and health equity. At school, she is an active leader in GlobeMed at Tufts, participates in various dance groups, and sings in Tufts Gospel Choir. She strongly believes in students' capacity to create systems change and in connecting students from all corners of the world, so she is very excited to be a part of Team MCN this Fall.

Taisha White

 Director of Event Planning & Public Relations Intern

Taisha White, Director of Event Planning & Public Relations Intern

Taisha is a senior working on achieving her bachelors degree in Business Entrepreneurship and Early Education at Mount Ida College in Newton, MA. She is passionate about making a change in education around the world. She recently traveled to Costa Rica for educational service work and it inspired me to take her dream of opening a Childcare Center for Children with Special Needs internationally. Taisha enjoys event planning and networking as loved hobbies that take dedication and hard work.

Teja Bollepalli

 Director of Outreach Intern

Teja Bollepalli, Director of Outreach Intern

Nagasantosha Bollepalli is an aspiring M.D./Ph.D. candidate studying neuroscience at the University of Miami. She has completed the Millennium Campus Network Fellowship in 2017 under the banner of Healthy U, Healthy Me, of which she is a founding member, and received first place at the pitching competition for the fellowship. Nagasantosha also works on neurological regeneration research at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis where she has worked in the Pearse lab as a student researcher. She has held leadership positions in the University of Miami Dance Marathon, Love Your Melon Crew, and Kappa Kappa Gamma, as well as the Youth Committee for Club Amazonas for their international medical mission trips. Nagasantosha has been vocal in her passion towards equality and her conviction in her beliefs makes her goal to create sustainable medical access to communities facing health inequalities very feasible.

Telesha Mahadeo

 Recruitment Associate Intern

Telesha Mahadeo, Recruitment Associate Intern

Telesha is a junior at Northeastern University, where she is studying International Affairs and Economics, with a minor in Spanish. Born in Guyana, and raised in New York City, Telesha has been surrounded with diversity and a wide range of different cultures, and grew to love and appreciate what the world has to offer. She is passionate about world politics, traveling, and economic development. She will also be traveling to Geneva this summer to observe and research the most pressing issues of world politics, including disarmament and humanitarian law. Telesha is delighted to be working with the MCN team on advancing global development and inspiring other student    leaders to be the change they wish to see in the world!

Thabitha Kamalo

 Director of Data Science Intern

Thabitha Kamalo, Director of Data Science Intern

Thabitha E. Kamalo is an undergraduate student studying International Business and Trade at the African Leadership University Rwanda. She is by far a beneficiary at the Akua Kuenyehia Foundation and has won the Mandela Centennial Scholarship as part of the 100 amazing individuals. She plans to pursue her Master's Degree in Data Science after her undergraduate studies, where she believes in not only learning how to make sense of big data sets but also understanding business problems and how to deal with them through analytical approaches. She is amazed about how the Millennium Campus Network focuses on helping young people understand the effectiveness of digging the root cause of problems before raising solutions through the Millennium Fellowship. She believes that through the mission, vision, and purpose of MCN, young people are being equipped and will continue being equipped with the needed skill set for creating change in their respective communities. Thabitha is intrigued by working in spaces that challenge her to grow, be well informed while staying committed to excellence, and investing in her professional development. She is thrilled to join a team of passionate individuals who are committed to building a community of Youths who use critical thinking as part of their drive to make a social impact.

Thais Jardim

 Director of Operations Intern

Thais Jardim, Director of Operations Intern

Thais Jardim is a junior at Liberty University, VA, studying health promotion. She is passionate about public health and individuals right to proper healthcare. She has traveled to Nicaragua to aid in special education and public education. This trip along with her Brazilian ethnicity has made her an advocate for public health and for unprivileged community members. Thais is also the community outreach coordinator for CUREU at the Liberty University chapter. She is excited to be part of the Millennium Campus Network team.

Tiffany Alves

 Director of Event Planning & Public Relations Intern

Tiffany Alves, Director of Event Planning & Public Relations Intern

Tiffany is a Junior at Suffolk University Majoring in Politics, Law, and the Courts, and Minoring in Sociology. She is a Diversity Peer educator for my university and lead trainings on social justice issues. Tiffany just recently returned from studying abroad in Madrid, Spain where she had the opportunity to visit 9 different countries. She is passionate about diversity, education, equality, and many other social justice issues. She is excited to join the fight against extreme poverty while encouraging student leaders to use their gifts to change the world!

Tyne Potgieter

 Director of Outreach & Recruitment Intern

Tyne Potgieter, Director of Outreach & Recruitment Intern

Tyne is an international student from South Africa and a recent graduate from Lynn University with my Bachelors in Psychology. She is now continuing her education at Lynn with my Masters in Psychology and also as a Student-Athlete returning for her third and final season swimming for the Fighting Knights with a history of two National Division II qualifications prior to this year and an NJCAA National Championship team title from a previous institution. She has had many incredible opportunities to be involved with student organizations and leadership through several that she is a member of such as the student government at Lynn University, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, the LeaderShape Institute and am Student Chair of the Women's Centre Advisory Board.  She  also had the privilege of speaking to the Fall 2014 new students at the Convocation as the guest student speaker. Global development and student empowerment are two of her absolute passions considering her background and having seen the huge impact that a few young minds can make and the potential that this conference holds is the reason she had to be involved!

Veronica Alix

 Director of Debates And Advocacy Intern

Veronica Alix, Director of Debates And Advocacy Intern

Veronica Alix is a fourth year undergraduate student at Boston University studying Architectural Studies and International Relations with a concentration in Latin America and Development. Finding the intersection of these two passions is what led her to brigade with Global Architecture Brigades on a couple of occasions as well as study abroad in Costa Rica learning environmental policy. Through experiencing many different types of development she has learned the best way to inspire change is to empower and educate others, beginning with student leaders.

Wendy Chen

 Director of Storytelling Intern

Wendy Chen, Director of Storytelling Intern

Wendy Chen is a rising senior at Mount Holyoke College, a historically all-women's college, in Western Massachusetts. She plans to receive her bachelor's degree in Sociology as well as Film Studies in May of 2018. On campus she is involved in, and a board member of, MHC's Film Society and works as a Dining Services student manager. Her interests include creative writing and film analysis. She hopes to use humanities-based tools in her career to support and promote social justice issues related to children, gender, and sexuality. She is very excited to be a part of Team MCN this summer and develop more leadership skills necessary for social impact work, on a local and/or global scale, in her professional future.

Yulia Lapina

 Director of Programs Intern

Yulia Lapina, Director of Programs Intern

Yulia is a second year Master’s student in International Relations at New York University. She was born in Moscow, Russia, and raised in Milan, Italy. She completed her BA in Politics at Milan’s Catholic University. Her international experiences include two internships in Brussels, Belgium, and a semester abroad in Melbourne, Australia. Her biggest passions are traveling, dancing, and scuba diving. After graduation she is planning to pursue a career in international relations working for an international organization dealing with human rights in Eastern Europe. She is extremely confident that students can and will change the world.