MEET THE TEAM
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Giovana Rabello
Esteemed delegates, chairs, advisors and guests,
Welcome to the 2022 edition of the Youth Online Universal Model United Nations (YOUMUN). My name is Giovana Rabello, I am currently a senior at The British School of Rio de Janeiro, and I am beyond honoured to be serving as your Secretary-General. The significance of Model UN to my life is immeasurable: being first exposed to the activity at age 13, I would never had imagined it mould my identity for the better to this extent, allowing me to grow into a more empathetic human being and gifting me with friends and memories that I shall cherish forever. In 2021, aspiring to pay back all the good MUN has done for me, I founded YOUMUN with the central goal of staging youth protagonist and providing an egalitarian need-blind educational opportunity for high school students from all over the globe. The conference’s name “YOU” MUN was not only selected because it serves as an acronym for Youth Online Universal Model United Nations, but also because it appropriately echoes the conference's goal of making you believe in your capacity of bringing about positive change in the world, despite all the hardships you may encounter. This year’s edition promises a weekend of enticing debate, enlightening guest speakers, prolific workshops and much more! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. I hope to see you all soon! |
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Anna Kissajikian
Esteemed delegates, chairs, advisors and guests,
It's a pleasure to meet you all. My name is Anna Kissajikian and I am a junior at St. Paul’s school in São Paulo. I am beyond honored to be serving as the Chief Operation Officer for this edition of the Youth Online Universal Model United Nations. MUN has always been a safe space for me to express myself, make new friends, expand my worldview and my perspective of reality. When I joined YOUMUN as part of the leadership team last year, I was in absolute awe. I was never able to find a conference that embraced anyone and everyone with open arms, regardless of their country of origin, MUN level of experience and interests/goals. The moment I stepped into the first leadership team meeting to the committee “icebreakers” to the closing ceremony, I felt I had found a big MUN family. It is of upmost importance to me that this feeling of inclusivity and welcoming I felt last edition is felt through everyone taking part in this conference this edition. I look forward to meeting all of you this June! If you want to contact me, feel free to send me a message by email [email protected] See you all soon! |
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Tamara Abou Zainab
Hi everyone!
My name is Tamara Abou Zainab and I’m a junior at Rafic Hariri High School. It is an honor to be part of this exceptional team as a Deputy Chief Operations Officer for the second edition of YOUMUN. I am beyond thrilled to help develop a flourishing and diplomatic online environment, and I hope that this experience adds up to your skills as much as MUN has remarkably contributed to whom I am. Pleasure is what I can express for such a terrific experience from which I have grasped worldwide-discussed issues, smart means of resolving, and most importantly embedded in me a thinker, listener, and speaker. Alongside that, I enjoy playing the guitar, singing, playing basketball and acting. I hope this conference brings you nothing but self-development and great memories! See you soon. |
ACADEMIC SECRETARIAT
Under-Secretary-General of General Assemblies
Hello everyone! My name is Diego Madrigal and I have the pleasure of being the Under-Secretary General of General Assemblies for the second edition of YOUMUN. I am currently a Junior at the international school of Panama located in Panama City, Panama. Debate has been an integral part of my life since about sixth grade. Through MUN I have heard and discussed many different stances on many different topics making me more open minded and well-versed in many topics. I hope to pass all the lessons I have learned to all delegates attending YOUMUN. Other than debate, I enjoy playing tennis, partaking in any physical activity, playing piano, and reading philosophical literature. I look forward to meeting you in May and hope you have a superb experience at the second edition of YOUMUN!
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Under-Secretary-General of Special Committees
My name is Alyssa Alice and I am a junior at the International School of Curitiba. I am beyond honored to be the Under-Secretary-General of Special Committees for the second edition of YOUMUN. Ever since I can remember, my passion for debating and public speaking has guided the shaping of who I am—which is why I love MUN. These conferences hold a great place in my heart, as they have provided me with great opportunities to learn and grow. In regards to my life outside of MUN, my favorite subjects are History and English but, more excitingly, I love to write and play soccer. I promise to guide Special Committees to be as fun and creative as they were always meant to be! With that said, hope to see you all soon!
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OUTREACH SECRETARIAT
Under-Secretary-General of Domestic Delegations
Hey, delegates! My name is Maria Clara Montenegro, but you can call me Clara or Clarinha. I am a junior at the American School of Recife (EAR), and I can't begin to describe what an honor it is to be serving as the Under-Secretary-General for Domestic Delegations here at YouMUN. I am delighted to be able to be a part of all your astonishing MUN careers, hopeful that I will add some valuable tips and memories to them, and beyond excited to witness you flourish in your passionate debates. MUN is a super powerful and empowering experience that I am lucky to participate in and love. I am here to make your experience the best it can be, so feel free to send me a message if you have any questions, want any tips, or just want to chat! You can contact me through my email [email protected] or WhatsApp +55 (81) 99390-9339. See you soon :)
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Under-Secretary-General of International Delegations
Esteemed delegates, guests and advisors,
My name is Francisca Alho and I am currently a senior at the American International School of Mozambique, where I have studied for 13 years. Thus far, I have attended a total of five conferences, both in person and online- one of which was the inaugural edition of YOUMUN-, and am thrilled to take on the role of the Under Secretary-General of International Delegations at this year’s edition of the YOUMUN conference! Not only has MUN pushed me to grow as a delegate, researcher and debater, but it has allowed me to channel my passion for diplomacy whilst cultivating amicable relationships with fellow delegates and chairs all around the world. I aspire to embrace the values of YOUMUN by encouraging you to participate in the conference, gather all of the best guest speakers and workshop leaders and maximize your chances of meeting people from all over the world. I hope you are all as excited as myself to become experts of debate, build these long-lasting international bonds, and wish for the great success of this conference! See you at the opening ceremony! |
PRESS CORPS
Press Corps Director
Dear all,
I’m currently a sophomore at The British School of Rio de Janeiro (Barra Site) and I’m honoured and enthralled to be serving as Press Corps Director for the second edition of YOUMUN. I’m thrilled to work towards the success of the conference as our main goal is to create a proper and safe environment for delegates to learn and flourish their skills. If you have any questions or concerns about the conference or the Press Corps itself don’t hesitate to contact me, it’ll be a pleasure to help you all in any way needed. Also, I’m completely in love with subjects such as Biology and History. I’m certain that this will be a conference to remember for years to come, hope to see you all soon! |
Deputy Press Corps Director
Hello everyone! My name is Ana Beatriz, but you can call me Bia. I’m a Junior at The British School of Rio de Janeiro, and I have a big passion for MUN. Ever since I joined my first conference back in 2020, I couldn’t stop taking part in it. This grew from a simple “school activity” to an important part of the person I am becoming. Learning and debating about current topics around the world, through MUN, has shown me that people can achieve a common ground to solve the most impacting issues surrounding our society. Whenever I am not doing homework, you can find me learning new languages, playing tennis, acting, dancing, and singing. So, by assuming the Deputy Press Corps Director position, I will do my best to make this such an interesting and fun conference. I am excited to meet all of you! Don’t hesitate to contact me through [email protected] if any doubts arise!
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HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
Chair
Hello! My name is Felipe Marini, and I am a senior at the British School of Rio de Janeiro. I will be the Vice-Chair of the Human Rights Council for the YOUMUN conference, and I am really looking forward to participating in this conference with all of you. I guarantee my full commitment to ensuring that the YOUMUN will be as entertaining and captivating as possible for the benefit of all participants' learning and amusement. If you have any inquiries, you can contact me through the following email : [email protected]. I sincerely hope all of you participate and have an amazing time at the conference; every single one of the leadership will ensure that everyone can have a fantastic experience.
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Head Chair
Hello Delegates! My name is Mariana Mesa, I am 15 years old. I am beyond excited to be your Chair in this year's Human Rights Council! I am a sophomore at The Columbus School in Medellin, Colombia. I started participating in model UN’s in 6th grade, it is an experience that has influenced who I am and my interests. Being in a committee expands your horizons as an individual and world citizen. It informs you of all of the situations that happen around you and motivates you to have an influence and say in the world. I hope you all enjoy this experience unlike any other, I am here to learn with all of you and have fun! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions; [email protected] or +573145045060
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Chair
Hello, Delegates! My name is Luna Moudallal. I am a Junior at Beirut Annunciation Orthodox College, and I can not begin to describe what an honor it is to be serving as a vise-chair to the Human Rights Council. Throughout my years as a delegate, Model UN has made a tremendous change in who I am. Every conference taught me something new about both the world and myself. I learned how to stand, speak, deal with others, lead, and research properly. Outside of MUN, I am interested in speech and language therapy as a major and being a part of the scouts has always been a big part of my life. I can not express enough how excited I am to meet every single one of you and to help guide you to give your best!! Feel free to send me an email or a message if you want to talk to me about anything! [email protected] or @lunamoudallal
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POLITICAL COMMITTEE
Chair Salutations Delegates, warmest and most earnest of welcomes to the one and the only YOUMUN II. I am truly and wholeheartedly beyond pumped for this awesome conference. It is an absolute honor to be a co-chair for this conference. I am Spanish and Portuguese yet I’ve lived all over the world in places like Angola, Jordan, and Lebanon. Yet right now I am a proud 11th grade student of the American International School of Mozambique where I preside over my own MUN club. SUPER excited to meet you all in conference, and hope to provide the best debate possible.
Best of luck to you and and Godspeed, Telmo Piqueras Oliveira |
Head Chair
Hello delegates, welcome to YOUMUN II! My name is Maria Belen Mora and I’m more than honored to be head chair for the political committee. I’m currently a sophomore at the International School of Panama, however, I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I started my MUN journey in 8th grade, but I didn’t really fall in love with debate until my sophomore year. Since then, I’ve attended 9 MUN conferences. This will be my 10th! Outside of debate, I enjoy playing the guitar, reading, and hanging out with friends. But enough about me, I want to learn about you! I’m ecstatic to see all of you and I’m more than confident you will all partake in a fruitful debate. I’ll do my best to facilitate the process and create a safe environment for everyone to shine. If at any time you have any questions, don’t hesitate in contacting me. Can’t wait to meet you!
Best of wishes, María Belén Mora |
Chair Hello delegates! My name is Marina Santos, and I am incredibly proud to be serving as vice chair for YOUMUN's political committee. This committee has long been one of my favorites, so to be able to chair it in an international conference is extremely exciting. I am a junior at chapel school in São Paulo, Brazil, and I have participated in over 10 MUN conferences. I have gotten to participate in all kids of different conferences, but my experience as a delegate in YOUMUN was truly unforgettable. This year, I hope to make it as enjoyable for each POCO delegate as it was for me. Outside of MUN, I enjoy playing guitar and writing, but we will soon learn much more about each other at our conference! I know MUN conferences can be quite daunting, so if you ever need any support from your chairs, do not hesitate to ask.
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SECURITY COUNCIL
Chair Hello delegates! My name is Felipe Trojman and I am a junior at the British School of Rio de Janeiro. I am looking forward to chairing the Security Council in the second edition of YOUMUN. My passion for MUN began in 2017, and since then it only increased. MUN significantly improved my public speaking skills and also gave me happy memories to remember. As a chair, I will do my best to make this committee extremely interesting and enjoyable to all delegates! I hope all delegates can develop new skills, but also have fun while debating. Outside of MUN, I am usually watching Netflix, listening to music or at the gym! I am looking forward to meeting you all! If you have any doubts, please do not hesitate to contact me through [email protected].
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Head Chair
Hello Delegates! My name is Jakob Usandivaras and I am a freshman at the American School of Asuncion in Paraguay. I am looking forward to meeting all of you and being the head chair for the 2022 YOUMUN Security Council! My journey of MUN began here, at YOUMUN last year, during the pandemic. Since then I have attended various other MUN conferences including NHSMUN, PANAMUN, and more. A common trend I see throughout every MUN conference, and what makes MUN conferences special, is how they are always filled with highly talented and amazing delegates from all over the world! I look forward to seeing a fruitful debate, great resolutions being passed, and moving speeches. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to send me an email at: [email protected].
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Chair Hello delegates and all! My name is Lorenzo Perrotti and I will be serving as a Vice-Chair for the Security Council, in this edition of YOUMUN. I’m an 8th grader at Chapel School, in São Paulo, and love playing soccer, volleyball, watching movies, and listening to music.. I’ve been doing MUN since the 6th grade, when I lived in Austria, and the Security Council has forever been my favourite, to both partake in, and moderate as a chair. The most engaging debates I have been a part of, took place in such a committee, and both participating directly in them and moderating them has been an extreme pleasure. I am extremely excited to be Vice-chairing this committee, and am looking forward to meeting all of you. Until then, feel free to contact me at [email protected], see you then!
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HISTORICAL SECURITY COUNCIL
Chair
Hello everyone!! I’m Laura Shehadi. I'm originally from Lebanon, but I recently moved to Dubai, where I attend the American School of Dubai as a junior. I am delighted to be chairing the Historical Security Council at YOUMUN this year. I am extremely passionate about MUN because I love discussing subjects that are important in order to make a positive change in this world. All my experiences as a delegate have been tremendously meaningful to me. When I'm not at MUN, I'm usually reading, listening to music, playing badminton, or spending time with friends and family. I'm looking forward to seeing how the debate unfolds and what fruitful debates the delegates deliver in June. If you have any questions, please contact me on [email protected].
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Head Chair
Hello delegates! My name is Kai Beasley, and I am the head chair for the Historical Security Council at YOUMUN 2. I am originally from Washington DC in the US, but I have lived the last 12 years of my life in countries throughout sub-saharan Africa, mainly in Maputo, Mozambique. I currently attend Waterford Kamhlaba UWC in Mbabane, eSwatini, where I am a junior. Besides MUN, I love running, playing music, and hiking. I've been doing MUN for the past two years, and in that time I've attended many conferences as both delegate and chair. I was a delegate in YOUMUN's Historical Security Council last year, and since then its been my favorite committee to participate in. I'm thrilled to be back to chair this year, and I hope you will all enjoy it as much as I did last year.
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Chair
Hello everyone. My name is Alexandru Chesaru, but people call me Alex or Keseru. I am a sophomore at the SHAPE American High School in Belgium. I am thrilled to participate in this year’s edition of YOUMUN serving as a vice-chair. I have started MUN recently I might say, as I became a member in my early days as a high school student. I was immediately attracted by the solutions that WE can give to many issues. While I am not trying to fix world-wide issues, I listen to music, play a LOT of video games and play the most beautiful sport of Football. And yes, for the American folks, I mean European football, not American. I am excited to see all of you at the conference!
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THE TRIAL OF JOAN OF ARC
Chair Hi! My name is Bruna Caillaux Di Napoli and I study at the British School in Rio de Janeiro. I am proud and delighted to be serving as vice-chair in the Trial of Joan of Arc as MUN has been such an important part of my life for many years. Though I’d love to meet everyone in person, I’ll be glad to get the chance to know you all online. Usually, I can be found reading a book or crocheting. I am passionate about history, poetry and competitive figure skating and I am ecstatic to be able to meet a range of great delegates.
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Head Chair
Hello everyone! My name is Alejandra Melcon, and I am a sophomore at St. Pauls School in São Paulo, Brazil. I am beyond honored and excited to be serving as Head Chair for the Trial of Joan of Arc in this edition of YOUMUN, and can’t wait to meet you all! Ever since I began participating in MUN, I can definitely say that my quick-thinking, collaborative skills and passion for foreign affairs has grown incredibly, having thoroughly enjoyed all MUN conferences I have participated in in the past. As a chair, I aim to try to help delegates partaking in YOUMUN to benefit from a similar experience, and hope that debates will be full of interesting contributions, rebuttals and comments that will help the debate serve as an enriching and educational experience to all. When not preparing for a conference, you will most likely find me spending time with my friends or attempting to bake different types of cookies, also enjoying binge watching series such as Grey’s Anatomy, Gilmore Girls and Dynasty. I look forward to meeting you all soon! If you have any doubts whatsoever, feel free to contact me at [email protected]
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Chair Hi all, my name is Selin (Sia) Atayeva. I’m from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan and I’m a freshman at Swiss International Scientific School Dubai. Since the beginning of my involvement in MUN conferences, I’ve developed a passion for debating and resolving global issues in unison. This year in YOUMUN, I’m honored to introduce myself as the Vice-Chair for the Trial of Joan of Arc. Alongside MUN, I'm passionate about reading books, boxing, listening to music, and math. I look forward to meeting you all and seeing you succeed in June, and hope the experience of this conference will be as enriching for all of you as it will be for me. You’re welcome to reach out to me anytime, for any questions or concerns at [email protected].
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THE HUNGER GAMES
Chair
Hey, delegates! My name is Pedro Henrique Meerbaum, and I'm a rising senior at the Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro (EARJ). I am extremely excited, to be chairing the Hunger Games Committee for this edition of YOUMUN. I hope for a very engaging and fiery debate, as well as delegates that will impress me with their level of research and debating skills. I am very passionate about politics and international relations, and this reflects in my commitment to MUN and my love for this activity. Outside of MUN, I usually spend my time reading, running, and hanging out with my friends. Feel free to hit me up to talk about books, movies, music, politics, or if you have any doubts about the committee. I will give it my all to ensure that this committee will be the best, and I am very honored to work as your chair for this edition of YOUMUN. If you have any doubts, feel free to contact me by email at [email protected]
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Head Chair
Hi there, delegates! I am Laura Binenbojm, and I’m currently a Junior at The British School Rio de Janeiro. In this edition of YOUMUN, I will be serving as the Head Chair for the Hunger Games committee. MUN is a very significant part of my academic life, and chairing a committee with delegates from all over the world is certainly an exciting premise for me! I hope to pass on my devotion for MUN to all those thereby present in my committee, making this experience unique to every delegate. Outside of MUN, you can always find me reading, writing and on the Rio de Janeiro beaches playing volleyball. Hope to see all of you at YOUMUN this year :) Don't hesitate to reach out to me through email ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
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Chair
Hello there delegates. My name is Daniel Blenkinsop, and I am a rising junior at the American International School of Mozambique (AISM). I am South African and German. I am looking forward to being a vice-chair for YOUMUN's Hunger Games Committee. I find MUN to be an interesting activity that combines my love of politics, development, and debating into one cohesive activity. MUN has helped me improve various skills that I frequently use in academic subjects. I hope that the delegates will give their best effort to ensure a fun conference for all involved! Outside of MUN, I love researching and talking about academic topics. I also love reading, playing video games, looking at memes, and listening to music. Should the need arise, you can contact me through email ([email protected]) or WhatsApp (+258 84 106 8172). All the best for the conference and God Bless!
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BILDERBERG: THE ELITE'S CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS, 2022
Chair
Hello, delegates! My name is Catarina, but you can call me Cacau. I am a freshman at the American School of Recife and I am beyond excited to be part of the leadership team at YOUMUN, as the vice-chair for the Bilderberg committee. I am relatively new to MUN. Still, since my first conference, I have been obsessed with its purpose and how much you can learn from it. Besides MUN I love music, books and anime. I hope to make this experience as fun for you as it is for me. If you have any questions feel free to ask, I know how special committees can be tricky. See you at the conference!
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Head Chair
Honorable delegates!
My name is Laura Angarita, I’m from Colombia and I’m a high school student at the Buckingham school of Bogota. It’s a pleasure to introduce myself as a head chair for the Bilderberg committee. I have many hopes for you and I am proud to have the opportunity to be part of your lives in the ambit of the United Nations. I am sure that throughout the three days of this conference you will see great progress and great results that will show not only academic growth but also significant personal growth in each and every one of you. I hope you enjoy and make the most of this opportunity because personally, and since I started this process 5 years ago, I have discovered not only what I want to do with my life, but also what gives meaning to it. I have acquired great experiences and learnings on this journey of discussions, so I also hope to bring you a wealth of knowledge. Very anxious to meet you all and share common passions! If you need anything, do not hesitate to contact me. 3017409698 |
Chair
Hi! My name is Renata, I’m a freshman at the International School of Curitiba, Brazil, and I’m very excited to be serving as a vice-chair in the second edition of YOUMUN. Having started MUN as a sixth grader who was shipped off to São Paulo for my first conference, my obsession with poli sci. and international relations has since spraled out of control. From assassinations, to trials, to coup d’etats, in special committees delegates get to leave the typical UN setting and have to adapt to often strange circumstances, leading them to the most significant growth. I am so glad to be able to be a part of that experience for others at YOUMUN! When I’m not serving as a chair or delegate, I listen to a lot of music, lecture people about feminism, and endlessly browse posters on Mercado Livre. I look forward to seeing you in committee ;)
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