Meet the Secretariat and the Directorate
Secretariat:
Secretary General
![Michael M. Kimmelman]
Hi JHUMUNC! My name is Mike and I am one of your Secretaries-General along with my partner-in-crime, Ashley Cook. I originally hail from New York City and am excited to participate in my fourth JHUMUNC. Last year, I was the Undersecretary-General of General Assembly Committees and in the previous JHUMUNCs, I served as the Director of Programming, Chair of DISEC: 1973, and Moderator to the Legal Committee. At Johns Hopkins, I am a senior majoring in International Studies with a minor in Economics. I am also a member of the College Democrats, a brother in the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI), and am working to found the Johns Hopkins University International Studies Society. I am honored to serve as Secretary-General for JHUMUNC 2013 and cannot wait until the conference starts. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach me at any time at sec-gen@jhumunc.org.
![Ashley Cook] My name is Ashley Cook and I am one of your Secretary-Generals for the sixteenth session of JHUMUNC. Get excited for one of the best JHUMUNCs yet! We have some great things in store for the conference aside from our amazing committees, stellar staff, and exciting programs! I am a senior at Johns Hopkins double majoring in Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics and Statistics. This will be my fourth year at JHUMUNC and eighth year participating in Model UN. Last year I was the Undersecretary-General of ECOSOC and in previous years have chaired the Commission on Population and Development and the Commission for Science and Technological Development. I can be reached at sec-gen@jhumunc.org for any questions or comments you may have.
Chief of Staff ![ Ashley Choi] Hi JHUMUNC! My name is Ashley and I am excited for my fourth and final year of JHUMUNC (because it will be the best one yet). As the Chief of Staff, my goal is to ensure our staff is fully prepared to run stimulating debates for all delegates. JHUMUNC is expanding thanks to everyone's support and I am compelled to maintain our professionalism through continuously improving our staff training program. At Hopkins, I am a senior international studies major on the premed track. I like to keep myself busy and sleep-deprived, and therefore I am a part of multiple organizations such as Orientation, Women's Pre-Health Leadership Society, International Service Learning, Spring Fair, and - of course - JHUMUNC. After graduation, I will be going through a hardcore withdrawal effect from MUN, but at the same time I'm hoping to go back to my hometown in La Canada Flintridge, CA, be part of Teach For America, and eventually end up in a medical school. My experience with JHUMUNC has been rewarding to say the least. To cap my 8th year in MUN, I'm going to make sure our staff as well as advisors and delegates have a wonderful experience with our conference and give them a reason to come back next year. Please direct any questions, comments, or concerns to my email: chiefofstaff@jhumunc.org.
Senior Advisor to the Secretary Generals ![ Dia Hazra] Hello, everyone! My name is Dia Hazra, and I will be acting as the Senior Advisor to the Secretary-Generals at the 2013 Johns Hopkins University Model United Nations Conference. I am a senior at the Johns Hopkins University, studying chemistry and psychology with a pre-medical focus. This is my fourth year with JHUMUNC: my freshman year, I was a member of the Dais Staff for the Commission for Science and Technology Development (CSTD). I was chair of the Kyoto Protocol committee during my sophomore year, and most recently I was chair of the World Health Organization as well as Director of the Economic and Social Councils. I was also extremely active in the Model United Nations community in my home state of Oregon during my high schools years, and I led my high school team as president at the University of Washington conference in 2009. I’m really excited to work with my fellow staff members and all participating delegates at what will be my eighth and final Model United Nations conference at JHUMUNC 2013. If you have any questions for me, please don’t hesitate to contact me at sa@jhumunc.org. See you soon!
Undersecretary-General of School Relations ![ Miliana Budimirovic] Hello, advisors and delegates! We are so excited to have you joining us at JHUMUNC 2013. My name is Miliana and I am a junior at JHU studying International Studies, Economics, and French; I'm particularly interested in economic development. I am your USG of School Relations this year and am looking forward to meeting all of you in February! Leah and I will be your main points of contact between now and the conference. We can be reached at registration@jhumunc.org.
Undersecretary-General of General Assembly Committees ![ Kithmina Hewage] From JHU’s Batch of 2014, I’m Kithmina Hewage – a rising junior, pursuing a double major in International Studies and Anthropology, and a Minor in Economics! I come from Colombo, Sri Lanka, where I gained most of my MUN experience in previous years – as a delegate in many MUN conferences in Sri Lanka and abroad, and as Deputy Secretary General and Secretary General at both SL MUN and several regional simulations. I’ve also chaired at the Indian Model United Nations and the the Paris Model United Nations Conference, and –how could I forget? – JHUMUNC 2011 and 2012, the Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee, and Legal Committee respectively! For JHUMUNC 2013, Standing Committees have adopted the philosophy and policy of education first. This means that, in addition to being interested in facilitating excellent debate, we are dedicated to adding a new level of depth to their committees by crafting topics that help delegates learn about International Relations theory and practice. I believe that the success of all MUN conferences hinge on you, the delegate. So please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments that could eventually lead to a better experience for you, at ga@jhumunc.org
Undersecretary-General of Economic and Social Councils ![Jacob Grunburger] Hello Delegates! I'm excited to be your USG of ECOSOC committees for JHUMUNC 2013. I am a senior from Cresskill, New Jersey majoring in political science and minoring in economics. When I'm not reading about nuclear policy, I can usually be found playing bass or debating. Model UN has been a part of my life since high school and as a student in college, I have been happy to work on the JHUMUNC staff for the last two years, watching this awesome activity continue to grow. This year standing committees hope to cover both pertinent and interesting topics in both the past and contemporary world. I am looking forward to seeing JHUMUNC 2013 unfold and until then, I am always available for questions. Feel free to email me at ecosoc@jhumunc.org. See you in February!
Undersecretary-General of Specialized Committees ![ Hannah Weinberg-Wolf] Hello all! My name is Hannah Weinberg-Wolf and I will be serving as one of the Undersecretaries General of Specialized Committees at the Johns Hopkins University Model United Nations Conference 2013. I have been a part of JHUMUNC for three years now, previously serving as the Director of the Quadumvirate (2012) and Director of the Most High Council of 10 committee (2011). I participated in Model UN throughout high school and was the president of my team my senior year. A little about me: I hail from Glencoe, IL, outside of Chicago and am a senior and a Behavioral Biology major with a minor in Museum Studies. When I’m not doing JHUMUNC, I work in the Ball Avian Endocrinology Lab, hang out with my sisters in the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, and enjoy watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I can’t wait to meet you all at JHUMUNC 2013. If you should have any questions before than I can be reached at specialized@jhumunc.org. See you all in February!
![ Rachel Muscat] Hi I’m Rachel Muscat and I’m one of the USGs of Specialized for JHUMUNC 2013. This is my seventh year of Model UN and my fourth and final (tear!) year on the JHUMUNC staff. I was a Director of Specialized at JHUMUNC 2012, the chair of the Most High Council of Ten at JHUMUNC 2011, and a moderator on the Imperial British East Africa Company the year before that. I was born in New York City but moved to a small town in Maine at the age of ten. I am a member of the Johns Hopkins University Class of 2013 and a double major in History and Psychology. In addition to my involvement with JHUMUNC, I am active on campus as a member of the Johns Hopkins Mock Trial Team and am on editorial board of Foundations: An Undergraduate Journal in History. In my spare time I enjoy hanging out with friends, running, yoga, cooking, reading, watching movies, and traveling (or planning fantasy trips!). I am incredibly excited to be a part of JHUMUNC 2013, and I cannot wait to help make it the best JHUMUNC ever! Feel free to contact me with any questions at specialized@jhumunc.org.
Undersecretary-General of Operations ![Evan Keefe] Hi, all, I’m Evan and am a junior majoring in economics and mathematics. I’m excited to be the USG of Operations for the 2013 edition of JHUMUNC. The entire ops team and I are committed to making this conference run smoothly and efficiently. In addition to JHUMUNC, I manage the business staff of the Johns Hopkins News-Letter, the main student newspaper at Hopkins and work for an insurance brokerage in New York. While not doing work for school, JHUMUNC or News-Letter, I enjoy working on my golf swing. Feel free to contact any questions at ops@jhumunc.org or follow us on twitter @jhumuncOPS
Sergeant at Arms ![Jeron Chen] Hello! My name is Jeron Chen, and I am the Sergeant In Arms for JHUMUNC 2013. I am a sophomore at Johns Hopkins University, majoring in Chemical and Bio-molecular Engineering. I am an international student who grew up all over the world including many third world countries, and naturally that makes me aspire to be a doctor. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email me at security@jhumunc.org, I will try to get back to you as soon as I can.
Directorate:
Director of School Relations ![Leah Barresi] Hello, Delegates! My name is Leah Barresi and I am the Director of School Relations and the Chair of CELAC for JHUMUNC 2013. I am a Sophomore here at Hopkins, majoring in Public Health with a Minor in French. I'm from Boston, Massachusetts. Last year, I was a Director of the Roman Senate and I was Head Delegate of my high school's MUN team. In my free time I write a blog with my younger sister. Together, we rate the best pizza joints in Boston. If you have any questions about JHUMUNC 2013, including how to register, you can e-mail me at registration@jhumunc.org.
Director of General Assembly Committees ![Anna Kochut] Hello! I’m Anna Kochut and I’m the Director for General Assembly Committees this year, as well as the Chair of the International Atomic Energy Agency. I am a senior double majoring in Political Science and French Literature. I have participated in JHUMUNC for the past two years, and I am very excited for the next conference! Looking forward to seeing all of you, and please feel free to contact me with any questions! ga@jhumunc.org.
Director of Economic and Social Councils ![Ian Hooley] My name is Ian Hooley and I am a sophomore here at Hopkins studying Materials Science & Engineering. I am serving as the director of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) this year at JHUMUNC, as well as the chair of the Rome Statue for the formation of the ICC. I hail from Milan, Italy and have previously participated in JHUMUNC as the chair of the United Nations Development Program. In High School I also served as a delegate and traveled to conferences throughout the world including two in Doha, Qatar and Dublin, Ireland where I received awards. I actually became interested in international politics because of Italy's ridiculous ex prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, and the various shenanigans he managed to brew up without ever suffering serious repercussions. If you have any questions, feel free to send me an email at ECOSOC@jhumunc.org.
Director of Specialized Committees ![Robert Locke] Hey everybody, my name is Robert Locke and I am the Director of Specialized for JHUMUNC 2013. I am a proud member of the Class of the 2015, and am pursuing a Public Health major here at Hopkins. I was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts and I am a die-hard Boston sports fan. Last year, I served as chair of the Advisory Panel to the Security Council and this year will serve as chair of the Security Council, a committee I spent a great deal of time in as a delegate back in high school. I look forward to welcoming you to Baltimore and ensuring an enjoyable and successful conference! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at specialized@jhumunc.org.
Director of Crisis ![Brandi Morris] Welcome to JHUMUNC 2013! My name is Brandie Morris and I will be the Director of Crisis for this year's conference. I am from Bloomfield, Connecticut pursuing a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Anthropology. I am very excited for you to experience what is to come at JHUMUNC this year. Last year I was the chair of the 2012 Environmental Summit, which was a great time for all involved. This year promises to be bigger and better. Besides Model UN, some of my activities here at Hopkins include the Baltimore Tutorial Project, Hopkins Clay initiative, being a tour guide in the Blue Key Society, and working in the Office of Academic Advising for our School of Arts and Sciences. I love Hopkins athletics, so if I'm not in class or helping to plan an amazing conference, I am probably in the stands cheering for our blue jays! If you see me at the conference, feel free to come up and say hello! I love getting to know our delegates because without you there would be no JHUMUNC. If you have any questions prior to the conference, feel free to send me an email at crisis@jhumunc.org. Looking forward to meeting you all in February!
Director of Quadrumverate Committees ![Kutay Muslu] My name is Kutay Muslu and I am excited to be the director of the Quadrumvirate committees for JHUMUNC 2013. I'm from Platteville, Wisconsin, and am currently a junior biomedical engineering and economics double major at Hopkins. I have previously staffed the Haitian Rebel and Iroquois Confederacy committees as part of the Quadrumvirate for the past two years. I am looking forward to a great Quad this year. Feel free to email any questions you may have about the quad to Triumvirate@jhumunc.org. Thanks and see you next spring.
Directors of Operations ![Elizabeth Peijenburg] My name is Elizabeth and I am a rising senior majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. I am orginially from the Netherlands and just got back from studying at the University of Cape Town in South Africa for spring 2012. I have been part of JHUMUNC ever since I started at Hopkins. In addition to JHUMUNC, I am on the Hopkins varsity Field Hockey team. If you have questions, don't hesitate to email me at ops@jhumunc.org.
![Fabrice Garnier] My name is Fabrice Garnier and I am an International Studies Major in the Class of 2014. I am from San José, Costa Rica and although this will be my second year on the JHUMUNC Operations team, I participated as a delegate in various conferences in Costa Rica and the US before coming to Hopkins. I am also a huge soccer fan, following FC Barcelona. If you want to discuss soccer or have any questions about JHUMUNC operations, feel free to contact me at ops@jhumunc.org
Director of Programming ![Will Dorman] Hi, My name is Will Dorman and I am a sophomore at Johns Hopkins University. I currently double major in History and Spanish and am originally from Baltimore, MD. As a high schooler, I attended JHUMUNC three times, and as a student at Hopkins I was previously a Dais staff member for DISEC 2012 and this year I am Director of Programming. I am a member of the Club Volleyball team and the President of the Club Baseball team and am a fantasy sports fanatic. If you have any questions or concerns you can reach me at : programming@jhumunc.org. Thanks!
Director of Design and Publications ![Stephanie Lopez] Hello, my name is Stephanie Lopez. I'm an International Studies and Russian double major in the class of 2014. I was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, but have lived all over the north and mid-Atlantic seaboard, from New Jersey, to Virginia, to Maryland. Fun fact: I am an absolute comic book fanatic, so feel free to talk me up about superheroes! Although I didn't participate in MUN in high school, since my freshman year at Hopkins I have tried my best to actively involved in JHUMUNC. Although I have previously worked as both a crisis and dias staff member for the Historical Security Council of 1946 and the Russian Red Joint Crisis Committee, I am currently happy to continue my work for JHUMUNC as the Director of Design and Publications. If you would like to contact me or have any questions for me, don't hesitate to e-mail me at design@jhumunc.org.
Comptroller General ![Jason Zhang] Hello JHUMUNC 2013 Delegates! My name is Jason Zhang and I the director of finance for the 2013 conference. I am currently a sophomore at Hopkins and I intend to complete my International Studies major and then finish a double major in either Philosophy or Economics. I have been participating in model United Nations conferences since freshman year of high school (and I participated in a small one in middle school too!). I'm very passionate about the organization and hope to work with the rest of the staff to provide an even more enjoyable experience for you guys. If you have any questions, you can contact me at finance@jhumunc.org
Directors of Fundraising ![Marni Aronson] Hi delegates! My name is Marni Aronson and I am your Director of Fundraising for JHUMUNC 2013. I am a senior International Studies and Spanish double major from Harrison, NY. This will be my fourth and final year of JHUMUNC and I am so excited to lead our fundraising initiatives. Aside from Model UN I am also the Panhellenic Delegate for my sorority, Phi Mu, a member of the JHU Sirens, Hopkins' all-female a cappella group, and an Admissions Representative and Blue Key Society tour guide for the admissions office. Feel free to e-mail me at fundraising@jhumunc.org with any questions and I can't wait to meet you all in February!
![Erika Sanchez] Hello there! My name is Erika Sanchez and I am Director of Fundraising for JHUMUNC 2013. I am a Sociology major and Anthropology minor from the beautiful San Diego, CA. I am President of my sorority, Phi Mu and tutor Latino middle and high school students through a mentoring program called Lideres. This is my fourth and final year with JHUMUNC, but I know it will be the best one yet! I look forward to meeting you in the spring. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at fundraising@jhumunc.org.