OUR SECRETARIAT
Secretary-General:
Peilin Lu
Peilin (she/her) has loved her time serving on the Secretariats of YMUN 49 and 50 and is honored to be the Secretary-General of YMUN LI! Originally from Beijing, China, and Syracuse, New York, Peilin studies History and Political Science at Yale with a certificate in Advanced German. Outside of YMUN, she is the Secretary-General of YMUN China and the co-Center Head of the Yale Policy Institute’s Equal Justice Center. In her free time, she enjoys stage acting as a member of Vermillion Theatre, visiting cafes with friends, and going on long walks with her dogs, Hector and Feifei. She is happy to answer any questions at secgen@ymun.org and can’t wait to meet all the young leaders in January!
Director-General
of Operations:
Natalie elder
Natalie Elder (she/her) is a sophomore in Pierson College from Fancy Farm, Kentucky majoring in the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health. After an incredible experience during YMUN50, Natalie knew she had to return to this wonderful conference and is so excited to serve as DG Operations and work with such an incredible, talented secretariat! Natalie cannot wait to make this conference the best one yet! Outside of YMUN, she is also a part of the Public Health Coalition, a member of Alpha Phi, a Yale and You Counselor, and enjoys starting her mornings with all of the New York Times games (ask her about her best crossword time). Natalie can be reached at dg.operations@ymun.org
Director-General
of Committees:
samantha moon
Samantha (she/her) is a junior in Pauli Murray College from Los Angeles, California. She is a History and Economics double major. Outside of YMUN, Samantha edits for the Yale Historical Review and is the Editor-in-Chief of The Politic. In her free time, Samantha can typically be found at Common Grounds drinking a large black coffee. She is so excited for this year’s conference and cannot wait to meet all of the delegates. Samantha can be reached by email at dg.committees@ymun.org
YMUN LI Director of Security:
Ayush Tibrewal
Ayush (he/him) is a junior in Silliman College from Lexington, Kentucky. He is a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science. Outside of YMUN, he is the president of the Yale Undergraduate Math Society, Vice President of Yale Mathcounts Outreach, and an Engineering Tour Guide for the Yale Undergraduate Admissions Office. On 24 weekends throughout the year, you’ll find him watching an F1 race. If he’s not doing that—or if he has homework to procrastinate on—he’ll be playing various puzzle games such as Nurikabe, Hashi, or Masyu. This is Ayush’s third year with YMUN, and he’s looking forward to being your Director of Security! Please reach him by email at security@ymun.org
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL
OF Regional bodies:
kate foglesong
Kate Foglesong (she/her) is a sophomore in Branford College from Atlanta, Georgia. She plans to double-major in Ethics, Politics, & Economics and Spanish. Kate is very excited to be the Under-Secretary-General of Regional Bodies and is also the Secretary-General for the upcoming YMUN Latin America conference! She also served as the Assistant-Secretary-General of Regional Bodies during YMUN 50 and is a member of the YMUN Korea secretariat. On campus, Kate is also involved in the Yale Undergraduate Consulting Group. In her free time, she loves reading, trying new restaurants, swimming, and going on walks/runs. Kate is very excited for YMUN LI and meeting everyone during the conference! You can reach her at rb@ymun.org.
Under-Secretary-General
of crisis committees:
anna calkins
Anna (she/her) is a Chicago native in her second year at Yale. Last year, she loved being the ASG of Crisis so much that she came back for more, and she could not be more excited! On campus, she works as a research assistant on a historical linguistic project, plays with the Yale Concert Band and competes with the women's water polo team. In her free time, you can find her bouldering, reading, or shutting it down at intramural volleyball. Feel free to reach out to her with any questions about crisis at YMUN or whatever else is on your mind at crisis@ymun.org..
under-secretary-general Of International Delegations: deewa rahim
Deewa (she/her) is a sophomore in Timothy Dwight College and is thrilled to serve as the Under-Secretary-General of International Delegations this year. She is originally from Portland, Oregon, and is pursuing a degree in Political Science. Outside of YMUN, she is a TD College Aide and Director of Education for Migration Alliance at Yale. In her spare time, Deewa likes going on walks, reading, and trying to find the best matcha latte that New Haven has to offer. She can’t wait to meet you all! Deewa can be reached at international@ymun.org.
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL
OF branding:
alexis lam
Alexis (she/her) is a sophomore in Ezra Stiles College from Long Beach, California. She is a Political Science major with an International Relations Concentration. Outside of YMUN, she is a Under-Secretary-General of Branding for YMUN Europe, an editor for the Yale Daily News Instagram, Marketing and Publicity Chair for Dwight Hall’s Brightspaces, and a member of the Chinese dance group: Red Lantern. She’s also a student ambassador for the London School of Economics Summer School. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, reading, embroidering and getting coffee with friends. She is very excited to meet all the delegates at this year’s conference and can be reached by email at branding@ymun.org.
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF general assemblies:
Gabriella tejada
Gabriella (she/her) is a freshman at Ezra Stiles from Long Island, New York. She aspires to major in Political Science and Latin American Studies. Outside of YMUN, Gabriella is a writer for the Yale Review of International Studies (YRIS), a first-year liaison for Yale’s Women of Color Advancing Peace and Security (WCAPS) chapter, and a dancer for Yale’s Baile Folklórico group. In her free time, she loves baking sweet treats, watching rom-coms, and singing [horrendously] along with Olivia Rodrigo and Laufey. Gabriella is thrilled to serve as an ASG of General Assemblies for YMUN LI and can’t wait to meet all the delegates! Feel free to reach out to her at asg.ga1@ymun.org.
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF REGIONAL BODIES:
Savan parikh
Savan Parikh (he/him) is a first-year from Guilford, Connecticut in Ezra Stiles college. He’s interested in majoring in physics and/or philosophy, and currently is involved with the Yale Political Union, the New Haven Urban Debate League, and Club Soccer. Savan loves to hike in his free time, and spent last year on a 10-month backpacking trip in South America. He is super excited to meet all the delegates and serve as one of YMUN LI’s Assistant Secretary-Generals of Regional Bodies. Savan is happy to answer any questions at asg.rb1@ymun.org.
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF CRISIS COMMITTEES:
Jack Ludwick
Jack is first year in Grace Hopper College from Charlotte, North Carolina planning to double major in Global Affairs and Religious Studies. He is super excited to be a part of YMUN LI and even more excited to join the crisis team! Outside of YMUN, Jack is a part of the First Year College Council, the Vice President of the Italian Club, a member of the Yale Curling team, and an avid gardener of Yale Farms. For fun, Jack loves going on walks around New Haven, hitting up local coffee shops, playing Hopper Intramurals and going to see his favorite bands and musicians. Jack cannot wait to meet all our delegates in January! He is always available for questions at asg.crisis2@ymun.org
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF SPECIALIZED COMMITTEES:
Matheus Nucci Mascarenhas
Matheus (or Matt) is delighted to be part of the YMUN LI Secretariat! Born and raised in a countryside city near São Paulo, Brazil, Matheus, a first-year student at Saybrook College, intends to major in Ethics, Politics, and Economics. Bringing a warm, friendly, and hardworking spirit, Matheus is eager to serve as an ASG in the Specialized Committees, devoted to making sure delegates have the best MUN experience possible! Besides YMUN, Matheus is a member of the Global Strategy Consulting Group at Yale, is involved with the Brazil Club at Yale, and casually practices badminton and long-distance running. He is always happy and available to answer any questions at asg.specialized2@ymun.org.
Matheus is excited to meet the distinguished delegates of the fantastic YMUN LI. He is looking forward to January!
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF DELEGATIONS:
Amanda Wu
Amanda Wu is a first-year in Morse College from Seattle, Washington. Here at Yale, she is hoping to study neuroscience on the pre-med track. She has also been learning French since sixth grade and hopes to receive a Certificate of Advanced Language Study in French. Outside of class, Amanda enjoys playing the viola in the Yale Symphony Orchestra, playing chamber music, and taking lessons at the School of Music. She also loves going on long-distance runs with Yale Club Running, working out at Payne-Whitney, and hiking! Amanda can be reached at asg.delegations3@ymun.org.
Under-Secretary-General of General Assemblies:
Emma Upson
Emma (she/her) is a sophomore in Benjamin Franklin College and is beyond excited to be one of your USG’s of General Assemblies for YMUN 51! She is from Naples, Florida and is pursuing a major in Architecture with a concentration in Design. YMUN 50 was one of the highlights of her first year at Yale and she is so happy to be returning for another amazing year. Besides YMUN, she is a Design Editor and Staff Member for the Yale Record, and participates in various campus theater productions. If you have any questions, or simply want to discuss her undying love for Phoebe Bridgers, Chappell Roan, or The Backseat Lovers, feel free to reach Emma at ga@ymun.org.
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL
OF specialized Committees:
anthony busatta
Anthony Busatta is a sophomore in Trumbull College (Moorah!) and is excited to serve as the Under Secretary-General of Specialized Committees! He is from Cape Coral, Florida and is planning on double majoring in Chemical Engineering and Political Science. He is the Deputy Treasurer of YIRA, YMUN’s parent organization, and is involved in the Student Technology Collaborative on campus. His favorite spot on campus is either the Haas Arts Library or the Trumbull courtyard. He is looking forward to meeting all the wonderful delegates attending and can't wait for the conference to begin! He can be reached at specialized@ymun.org
Under-Secretary-General
of external affairs:
riley getchell
Riley (she/her) is a sophomore in Silliman College from Whitman, Massachusetts majoring in Political Science and Education Studies. She loved being a part of YMUN 50 and is so excited to make an even bigger impact on the secretariat of YMUN LI! Outside of YMUN, she is the Deputy Elections Coordinator for the Yale College Democrats, a Silliman Event Aide, a Yale & You Counselor at the Admissions Office, and a library assistant at the YCBA. In her free team you can find her going for a run, drinking matcha, or watching Veep. You can reach her at external@ymun.org
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL
OF Conference and events:
Sebastian cordero muniz
Sebastian (he/him) is a sophomore in Ezra Stiles College intending to pursue a degree in Global Affairs and Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology. He is originally from Williamsburg, Virginia. Outside of YMUN, Sebastian conducts plant biology research at the Irish Lab and public policy research at the Yale Policy Institute. In his free time, Sebastian enjoys learning foreign languages, reading, and biking. He is super excited for YMUN LI and can’t wait to meet everyone. Sebastian can be contacted at conference@ymun.org
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL
OF Branding:
sahra wahedi
Sahra (she/her) is a sophomore in Pierson College from Queens, New York. She is pursuing a major in Political Science. Outside of YMUN, she is a Yale College Council Senator and Advocacy Chair of the Middle Eastern North African Student Association (MENASA). In her free time, Sahra enjoys vanilla ice cream, identifying constellations, and watching adventure films. She is beyond excited to serve as an Under-Secretary-General of Branding and meet all the delegates at YMUN LI. Please feel free to reach Sahra at branding@ymun.org.
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF general assemblies:
Olivia Woo
Olivia Woo (she/her) is a first-year in Benjamin Franklin College from Brooklyn, New York. She hopes to major in Ethics, Politics, and Economics. Outside of YMUN, Olivia writes for the Daily News and volunteers with the Undergraduate Legal Aid Association. She loves crocheting, baking, thrifting, and late-night snacking, and she’s super excited to meet everyone at YMUN LI! She can be reached at asg.gas3@ymun.org.
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF Ecosocs:
Pranaya Balaji
Pranaya Balaji (she/her) is a freshman in Saybrook College and is beyond excited to serve as an ASG of ECOSOCs for YMUN LI! Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Pranaya hopes to major in Economics and Global Affairs at Yale. On campus, Pranaya is also involved in the Yale Debate Association and Yale Undergraduate Consulting Group. In her free time, she loves to visit national parks, try new cuisines, watch sunsets, and spend time with friends and family. Pranaya is happy to answer any questions at asg.ecosoc1@ymun.org and can’t wait to meet everyone in January!
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF CRISIS COMMITTEES:
Shua Hahm
Shua is a first year in Silliman College and is so excited to be part of the YMUN LI Secretariat! She hails from Michigan and is currently planning on studying Astrophysics, Global Affairs, and Economics, alongside a slew of other things (she finds every major fascinating). She loves working with the Crisis team already and is so excited to serve as an ASG. Outside of YMUN, Shua fills her time with writing science articles for the Yale Daily News, at the Yale Student Investment Group, the Yale Undergraduate Consulting Group, adventuring with Yale Outdoors, dancing with Danceworks, and she enjoys running. You can reach her at asg.crisis1@ymun.org!
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF DELEGATIONS:
Reeti Malhotra
Lizzie Steeves (she/her) is a first year from Trumbull, CT in Grace Hopper College. Outside of YMUN she is involved in the Yale Policy Institute Education Center, brief writing for the Undergraduate Moot Court, and mentoring with the Urban Improvement Corps. Lizzie is excited to meet all the delegates and advisors and see just how amazing this conference will be! She can be reached at asgdelegations1@ymun.org.
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF BRANDING:
Viviana mares Solano
Viviana (she/her) is a freshman in Silliman College from Dallas, TX. Here at Yale, she is hoping to study political science on the pre-law track. Outside of class, Viviana enjoys to participate in Yale’s Mecha, Urban Debate League, Urban Improvement Corps, Matriculate, Yale Undergraduate Legal Aid Association, and Yales Undergraduate Hispanic Pre-Law Association. In her free time, she enjoys to go on many side quests, target runs, and she is always ready for a sweet treat. She can be reached at asg.branding2@ymun.org and can’t wait to meet everyone!
Under-Secretary-General
of General Assemblies:
Jessica Huang
Jessica (she/her) is a sophomore from Chicago, Illinois and lives in Silliman College on campus. She plans to major in Statistics and Data Science, and is on the secretariat for YMUN Europe. Besides Model UN, Jessica works at the Yale Social Science Library and the New Haven public library and choreographs for Danceworks. She is also an elite Level 10 rhythmic gymnast and a member of the national elite squad team, plays the piano and loves Chinese dramas. She’s super excited to serve as a USG of General Assemblies for YMUN 51 and everyone! Please do not hesitate to reach out with anything at all at ga@ymun.org.
Under-Secretary-General of social/Economic Councils:
Sarvenaz mohaghegh
Sarvenaz (she/her) is a sophomore in Grace Hopper College, double majoring in Economics and Global Affairs. She is originally from Tehran, Iran, and has also lived in Bosnia and Herzegovina for two years. She had an amazing time serving as the Assistant Secretary General of ECOSOC for YMUN 50 and is thrilled to be back on the secretariat for YMUN 51. Outside of YMUN, she is a member of the Yale Student Investment Group and Yale’s competitive Model UN team. In her free time, she enjoys exploring cafes in New Haven with friends, crocheting, and writing poems. She cannot wait to meet all the delegates at YMUN 51 and hopes that it will be a memorable experience for everyone! Sarvenaz can be reached at ecosoc@ymun.org.
under-secretary-general Of domestic Delegations:
elizabeth steeves
Elizabeth Steeves (she/her) is a sophomore in Grace Hopper College from Trumbull, Connecticut studying history and is thrilled to be serving as Under-Secretary General of Domestic Delegations for YMUN LI. Outside of YMUN, she is the Brief Writing Captain for the Yale Undergraduate Moot Court team, a Yale tour guide, and tutors through Dwight Hall at Yale. In her free time, you can find Elizabeth on early morning hikes, working through an ever-growing TBR, or watching the latest season of Survivor. Feel free to reach to Elizabeth out with any questions to domestic@ymun.org. She can't wait to see everyone at the conference in January!
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL
OF Conference and events:
jin chung
Jin (he/him) is a sophomore in Pauli Murray College intending to pursue a degree in Ethics, Politics, & Economics and History of Art. He is originally from Tumon, Guam. Outside of YMUN, Jin engages in collegiate debate in the Yale Political Union and serves on the administrative board of Splash at Yale . In his free time, Jin enjoys reading, playing chess, and trying new perfumes. Jin can be contacted at conference@ymun.org
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF General Assemblies:
Marah Rigaud
Marah Rigaud (she/her) is a first-year student in Silliman College from Long Island, New York. Her prospective majors are Political Science or Global Affairs. Other than YMUN, Marah is a member of the prestigious MUNTY (Model UN team at Yale) program, Yale Polo Club, and a board member of the Black Solidarity Conference. Outside of academics, she enjoys journaling, listening to music, and watching Netflix. Marah is very excited to be a member of YMUN LI as ASG of General Assemblies and can’t wait to meet everyone in January! Feel free to reach out at asg.ga2@ymun.org!
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF REGIONAL BODIES:
ANNA FORBES
Anna Forbes (she/her) is a first-year in Pierson College (go knights!) from Granite City, Illinois. She is happy to be serving as one of your Assistant-Secretary-Generals of Regional Bodies! Currently, she’s planning on double majoring in Global Affairs and Russian, and participates in the Urban Debate League and the Pierson College Council. In her free time, she loves watching rom-coms, playing drums, and trying new boba places. She can’t wait to meet all of YMUN LI’s delegates! Reach out to her at asg.rb2@ymun.org.
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF Ecosocs:
Can Erol
Can Erol (he/him) is a first-year in Benjamin Franklin College from Izmir, Turkiye. He is interested in majoring in Computer Science and Economics. Besides YMUN, Can is involved in the Yale Political Union, Yale International Student Organization, and Club Fishing. In his free time, Can loves to cook, play sports, and spend time outdoors. He is more than happy to answer any questions at asg.ecosoc2@ymun.org and is looking forward to meeting all of YMUN LI's delegates in January!
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF SPECIALIZED COMMITTEES:
Suren Clark
Suren is a first-year in Pauli Murray College (go LiMurs!) and is looking forward to serving as an ASG in the Specialized Organ for YMUN 51. Suren is originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the home of the Amish, and plans to major in economics and applied mathematics. Outside of YMUN, Suren is involved with local math tutoring, The Politic (Yale’s undergraduate political publication), Yale Democrats, the Salus Populi Foundation, the Murray College Council, and club cycling and skiing. In his free time, Suren loves to hike, bike, run, play tennis, or do anything outdoors. He also plays the piano and, not very successfully, the violin. Suren looks forward to meeting all of the amazing delegates in New Haven this January. He is always eager to answer any questions at asg.specialized1@ymun.org. He can’t wait to help make the Specialized organ the best it can be; see you all in January!
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF DELEGATIONS:
Samuel rosenberg
Sam is a first year in Pierson College planning to major in political science from New Haven, Connecticut. He participated in YMUN four times as part of YIRA’s local high school outreach program Hemispheres, and is now an ASG for Delegations at YMUN LI. Outside of YMUN, Sam is the Co-Director of Community at Hemispheres, a member of the Yale Political Union’s Party of the Left, and active within Yale’s student board game club. In his free time, Sam writes essays and designs board games, and can be seen in the wild eating a chicken wrap at Garden Catering. He can be reached at asgdelegations2@ymun.org.
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF BRANDING:
Baala Shakya
Baala (she/her) is a first-year in Trumbull College from San Antonio, Texas. At Yale, Baala studies History and Political Science with concentrations in War & Society and International Relations. Outside of YMUN, she serves as a representative on the First-Year College Council, a first-year liaison for the South Asian Society, and as the Executive Director of Marketing and Publicity for the Yale International Relations Association. Baala also writes for the Yale Daily News, is involved with the Yale Historical Review, and works as a Goldman Law Library Assistant. In her free time, she enjoys photography and exploring the outdoors. Baala is happy to answer any questions at asg.branding1@ymun.org and can’t wait to meet all the delegates in January.
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF CONFERENCE:
Lauren Kim
Lauren Kim (she/her) is a first-year in Silliman College from Michigan, and she aspires to major in Statistics and D.S. + Economics. Outside of YMUN, Lauren is an analyst for the Yale Net Impact consulting group and a researcher for the Yale Foreign Policy Initiative group. Lauren loves spending time at the pottery studio, crocheting, and eating good food with friends whenever she can. She also loves being active (swim, ski, pilates, dance, etc.) and is a coffee and matcha enthusiast! She’s been in MUN all throughout high school and is very excited to meet the YMUN delegates in January. Feel free to reach out to her at asg.conference1@ymun.org!
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF CONFERENCE:
Leonardo Ladeira
Leonardo Ladeira is a first-year in Trumbull College and is excited to serve as the Assistant Secretary-General of Conference! He is from Miami Lakes, Florida and is planning on double majoring in Global Affairs and Math. Outside of YMUN, he is involved with Yale’s Chess Club, the Brazil Club at Yale, and many religions at Yale. He loves to explore campus with friends, enjoy the outdoors, and listen to music. He is looking forward to meeting all the amazing delegates attending and can't wait for the conference to begin! You can reach him at asg.conference2@ymun.org
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS:
Nardeen Gebraeel
Nardeen (she/her) is a first-year in Berkeley College from Orange County, California. Her intended major is Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. Outside of YMUN, she is a member of the YCC Events Branch, is the communication chair for the Yale Global Health Review, volunteers at the Yale New Haven Hospital, and serves as a Democracy Liaison for the Berkeley College Office. In her free time, she enjoys going on hikes, exploring new beaches, and reading. You can reach her at asg.external2@ymun.org.
ASSISTANT-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS:
Sebastian Perez
Sebastian Perez is a first-year in Pauli Murray College from Miami, Florida. He intends to double major in Political Science and History. Outside of YMUN he is the First-Year Liaison for Yale Undergraduate Legal Aid Association, Yales Cuban American Undergraduate Association, and Yales Undergraduate Hispanic Pre-Law Association. In his free time he loves to hang out with his friends, go out and explore new haven, and listen to music with his friends. He looks forward to meeting all delegates at this years conference! You can reach him at asg.external1@ymun.org.
