Kehinde Adebiyi, fondly known as Kenny, is a proud alumnus of the inaugural Global Millennium Fellowship class of 2018. As Campus Director for the Lagos State University (LASU) cohort, he founded SDGsACT, the first SDGs campus club in Nigeria. Under his leadership, the club’s projects impacted over 2,000 people, and Kenny later expanded its reach to campuses nationwide, inspiring thousands of student leaders to advance the global goals.
After the Fellowship, Kenny’s contributions to youth development earned him a spot as a YouthLead Ambassador, supported by USAID. He led transformative campaigns for positive youth engagement while balancing his passion for science. Graduating as one of LASU’s top scholars with a historic GPA, Kenny’s achievements became a catalyst for the Fellowship’s growing popularity in Africa. He later joined the MCN team, serving as Program Coordinator for the Class of 2020, where he co-led a cohort that implemented over 700 projects impacting 800,000+ lives across 20 nations during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kenny has been recognized with multiple awards, including being named one of the 100 Beating Corona Heroes in Africa and receiving the Rise Challenge Award. Now a PhD scholar at Indiana University, he continues to distinguish himself in public health and biotechnology research.
As a Stier Fellow, he exemplifies global leadership in academia, science, and social impact. Kenny is also the author of Nature Pays Diligence, a motivational book that inspires students to achieve academic excellence and make meaningful contributions to their communities.
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