Get To Know Your JMUN Leaders

Name: Rachel Callender
Age: 16
Position: Secretary-General
MUN Experience:

“I participated as a delegate in JMUN conferences from 6th through 8th grade; in 9th grade I was the chairperson of the ECOSOC committee; in 10th grade I was the chairperson of the Human Rights committee and now in 11th grade I have been promoted to Secretary General. However, my MUN experience goes further than JMUN. In 9th and 10th grade I participated as administrative staff in the South American Model United Nations also hosted by Colegio Internacional de Caracas. Also in 10th grade, I travelled to The Hague to participate as a delegate in The Hague International Model United Nations Conference which proved to be the most challenging but most enjoyable MUN I have ever participated in as a delegate. Along with 3000 other students from all corners of the globe, we were given the opportunity to debate pressing world issues and diplomatically discuss, refute and agree on solutions to these issues in the form of a formal resolution on an international scale.”

Advice to delegates: Rachel strongly recommends that delegates take this event seriously as it an engaging and rewarding experience.

Name: Patricia Duran
Age: 16
Position: Deputy-Secretary General
MUN Experience:

“My job in JMUN will be to lead the chairs towards a proper direction so that they can make you, the delegates, achieve and experience the most you can as a participant in this year’s conference. In addition, I provide guidance and help to any delegates and make sure all bodies of JMUN work appropriately. JMUN 2007 will be my fifth MUN experience; I have participated in almost all bodies of MUN: admin, delegate, chair and now Deputy Secretary General. JMUN might be the first MUN experience for most of you, and I can assure that at first it can be terrifying. However, you will see that once you have read your opening speech and met the other delegates in your committee, your confidence will grow and you will become passionate about discussing capital punishment, perhaps an environmental crisis, but overall passionate in pursuing a peaceful environment for all nations.”

Advice to delegates: Enhance your debating skills and become an excellent candidate for future conferences.

Name: Deborah Van Roy
Age: 16
Position: Chair
Committee: Human Rights
MUN Experience:

“I have participated in many of these Model United Nations (MUN) events. This year I participated in SAMUN (South American MUN) and THIMUN (The Hague MUN) and now I am participating as chair of the Human Rights in this JMUN. I can tell you all that these events are very good and help you think about the problems of the world and how to solve them; they help you develop your public speaking skills and help you socialize!”

Advice to Delegates: Enjoy and have a nice time!

Name: Diego Redosado
Age: 17
Position: Co-Chair
Committee: Human Rights
MUN Experience:

This year will be his 7th MUN. He has participated in this unforgettable event as a delegate, Co-Chair, and Press member. He was a delegate in JMUN, SAMUN, and in THIMUN. He was a member of the press team for SAMUN 2006. This is his first year as Co-Chair.

Advice to Delegates: Have fun and don’t stress yourself out. After all, you’re not attending the real UN, but the simulation of it. So I recommend you take it seriously, but not too seriously.

Name: Alexandra Franciss
Age: 16  
Position: Chair
Committee: ECOSOC
MUN Experience:

“This is my 6th MUN. I have been in JMUN, SAMUN, and THIMUN. I have represented countries such as Pakistan, Russian Federation, Austria and the IAEA when I was a delegate. I’ve been a chair in JMUN and SAMUN and have participated in the Environment, ECOSOC, Disarmament, and the Security Council committee.”

Advice to delegates: My advice to you all is to enjoy every minute of the conference and have fun.

Name: Victor Lopez
Age: 17
Position: Co-Chair
Committee: Security Council
MUN Experience:

He has participated in MUN as a delegate and as a CO-Chair. This year will be his 5th JMUN. He also participated in SAMUN conference 2006 as a chair for his first time.  He enjoys being a chair because likes to give orders.

Name: Hanshin Oh lee
Age: 17
Position: Chair
Committee: Security Council
MUN Experience:

He has had several MUN experiences. He has been to THIMUN as a delegate of IAEA in the General Assembly 4 where he discussed several worldwide issues and debated with even more countries. He enjoyed the experiences of traveling to Europe and meeting new people. He has participated in six JMUNs. He has been a member of the technology team, a delegate, and a chair. He also has participated in three SAMUNs in which he has been a delegate and a chair.

Advice to delegates: Have as much evidence as possible and be prepared as you will be debating. Have fun!

Name: Agueda Moron
Age: 16
Position: Chair
Committee: Environment
MUN Experience:  

This year’s JMUN conference will be her 9th MUN. She has participated in JMUN as a delegate three times, and as a press and admin member. She also has been involved in SAMUN two times as a delegate and one time as an admin. She believes that MUN is an opportunity for students to be aware of the issues occurring in the world and take measures to solve them.

Advice to delegate: Be aware of your country’s information and be prepared for any problems that may be present during the event.

--Sally Yeyha