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Lubin students named United Nations Millennium Fellows

Posted
October 3, 2024
United Nations building with international flags in Manhattan

Twenty-five Pace University students were selected for the prestigious and highly competitive United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network (MCN) Fellowships. Over the next few months, selected students will be part of this global leadership development program as they launch their own individual or group projects related to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students will have the opportunity to connect with peers and leaders from all over the world while engaging in world-class professional development sessions.

Meet the Lubin Fellows

Abdulla AlSuwaidi

Pace University Lubin School of Business student Abdulla AlSuwaidi '25

Class of 2025
Major: Finance
Minor: Political Science
UN Project Focus: SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation

Abdulla is excited to work with like-minded people to try to make the world a better place. He is also the current United Arab Emirates Youth delegate and is excited to include the voices of youth in important conversations.

Madison Everlith

Pace University Dyson College student Madison Everlith '27

Class of 2027
Major: Women's and Gender Studies
Minor: Fashion Marketing
UN Project Focus: Gender Equality

In her project, Madison Everlith plans to address the marginalization of Black women in healthcare. She believes this is an important topic that more people should be aware of and educated about, and she hopes to boost awareness on the New York City Campus. Madison plans to represent the Dyson Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI) as she takes on her project to continue the fight for the future of gender and race equality.

Akithma Moraes

Pace University Dyson College student Akithma Moraes '27

Class of 2027
Major: Political Science
Minor: Business
UN Project Focus: Gender Equality

About her experience with the UN Fellowship, Akithma says, "I am excited to spend the fall semester working on the "Sovereign Empowerment Initiative," which aims to address gender-based violence by creating an accessible online platform for survivors. This initiative will provide crucial resources, peer support, and expert-led workshops, fostering a safe virtual community." She hopes to empower survivors to connect, share their experiences, and challenge societal norms surrounding gender-based violence.

Mikaela Regan

Pace University Lubin School of Business student Mikaela Regan '26

Class of 2026
Major: Global Marketing Management
Double Minors: Environmental Studies and Sustainability
UN Project Focus: Sustainability

Mikaela has been reading National Geographic publications and watching movies about nature and animals since she was a small child. Giving back has always been a passion of hers, but she never understood why. She made the decision to apply her love for the natural world to finding a means of preserving its splendor. She is thrilled to start this adventure; the United Nations Fellowship provides her with the opportunity to collaborate with peers who share her passion to help make a difference in the world.