Purpose: The purpose of the North American Collegiate Model UN All-Star Team is to recognize exemplary individuals in the college MUN community who have made a difference inside and outside of committee. These sometimes represent but are not necessarily limited to just the best delegates or award winners; conferences already determine those accolades. Rather, the College MUN All-Star Team should be representative of the best and most respected leaders in the community. They are diplomatic and skilled in committee, help strengthen the relationships between schools, provide thoughtful leadership, and make the Model UN experience better for everyone.
Process: College students who participated in at least one college Model United Nations conference in North America were eligible to submit one nomination form of up to seven students on the college circuit. Because of the All-Star Team’s emphasis on community, students were only allowed to nominate up to two delegates from their own school and were not allowed to nominate themselves. Each nominated name received one vote. Ballots were manually edited for spelling inconsistencies and manually checked for validity. Delegates receiving the top number of votes were given All-Star team honors divided into three tiers that reflect the percentage of votes received.
Thank you to all the individuals who contributed biographies, and thanks to everyone on the circuit for participating in recognizing their peers for leadership in the community! This year’s biographers represented some of the top delegates on the circuit that were friends, teammates, and competitors of All-Star Team members.
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All names are in alphabetical order by first name within each tier.
COLLEGE MODEL UN ALL-STAR TEAM (FIRST TEAM)
Adam Liu
Boston University
Adam is a rising senior at Boston University, studying astronomy. From the great city of Sharon, Massachusetts, Adam has been competing in Model UN since high school. Before coming to BU, he even competed in Boston University’s high school conference, BosMUN! He is now a former co-head delegate of Boston University’s Model UN team, and along with Senthil Meyyappan led the team to four delegation awards this past year! Adam has proved himself in every type of crisis committee, and has sharpened his skills in Ad Hoc committees this past year; two of his four gavels this year were Ad Hoc gavels! Adam has been able to succeed under any circumstances, even illness, and always gives conference weekend his all. He is an inspiration for the team and his passion and drive are contagious. Adam is an example of perseverance and of the spirit of MUN; his determination and care for the team have led them to where they are. MUN@BU is incredibly grateful for the time and effort that Adam put into MUN this past year and is honored to have had him as one of our head delegates. The team can’t wait to see what Adam accomplishes next year!
Bailey Vanderwalle
Florida State University
Bailey Vandewalle graduated from Florida State University after serving as Secretary General of NoleMUN II, and Director of the FSU World Affairs Program. Throughout her Directorship, she led the team to record high individual awards, and six delegation awards. While recruiting & training one of the best new member classes in program history, Bailey also showed the circuit that there is no such thing as too many square-necked long sleeve shirts, Board of Directors committees, and packs of Peach Vibe Celsius. During NoleMUN III she served as the Crisis Director for the Ad-Hoc of the Secretary General. During her career in Model UN and the World Affairs Program she has been successful, steadfast, compassionate, and absolutely whimsical in and out of committee and has left her mark on the Model UN circuit. Over the past four years that she has served in The World Affairs Program, she has put the team above herself at every given opportunity. From pre-NoleMUN car crashes to hospital visits, Bailey has given her all to this program and the team. She has helped the members of this program to grow and pushed them to compete at their best, ‘voluntelling’ them to give speeches in the van. Throughout it all, she could be spotted supporting and cheering for them in every committee and at every conference (some closing ceremony tears may have been shed). Traveling to all 10 conferences FSU attended, she managed to only have one near-death allergic reaction (looking at you Piesano’s), and thoroughly enjoyed every deer moment with the team this year.
Throughout her decade-long Model UN career, Bailey has truly come into her own while at FSU- earning a total of eight gavels and a dozen other awards. From JFK 2.0 to making Hungary a P5 country, her wide range of committees has given her nothing but the best. As your chapter at FSU closes remember you will always have a place in the World Affairs Program and on the circuit, we love you miss girl! Wishing you the best Madam Director, and as always go Noles!
Benjamin Merbaum
McGill University
Ben is a rising senior studying Mathematics and Computer Science, whose term as the Head Delegate of the McGill Delegation Team was characterized by unparalleled humility, competence, and leadership. During his tenure, our team not only reestablished itself as a competitive force, attended a record number of conferences, and grew in size – it became a larger, stronger, and more inclusive community. None of this would have been possible without the ambition that underlined Ben’s leadership, fueled by his optimism and belief in the potential of our team. This year was not only a feat in leadership for Ben – he saw a fantastic season on the circuit despite so many surprises and challenges. From navigating his first double del at HNMUN to going to ChoMUN with less than twenty-four hours notice and then gavelling, he proved his adaptability and incredible talent as a delegate over and over again. The legacy of Ben’s leadership will extend far beyond his time as head delegate – his consistency, practicality, and strength as a leader will inspire us for years to come – as evidenced by the fact that we are currently designing stickers with his face on them. Although Ben may be entering his “retirement era” from being Head Delegate, we are so excited to have him back on team next year, and cannot wait to see his further feats on the circuit.
Colin Morrill
Florida State University
In only his second year of Model UN, Colin Morrill has excelled as a delegate, friend, and mentor in the World Affairs Program. In the past year alone, Colin served as the Assistant Director of Programming, Assistant Director of Finance, and Crisis Director at NoleMUN III––all while maintaining a perfect 4-gavel streak in the spring. Stepping up to leadership this year, he became a jack-of-all-trades, and helped the program succeed in every way he could. His relentless drive did not go unnoticed, as Colin ended the year with a total of 5 awards over 7 conferences and an outstanding individual ratio of 3.3. On the circuit, you likely know Colin for his creative crisis breaks, hit-or-miss bits, and signature navy suit/black turtleneck at every closing ceremony. Outside of committee, however, Colin boasts a reputation for being NoleMUN III’s resident DJ Colinsky. Throughout this year, his hard work, love for his team, and commitment to the bit are unmatched. Always one to volunteer to drive, he has gone above and beyond to support his fellow delegates, whether it be a fist bump, hype playlist, or walk to Portillo’s. Colin is beloved by all for his dedication, infectious optimism, and the energy, humor, and kindness he brings to every room he enters. Colin, the World Affairs Program is endlessly proud of your accomplishments, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of your collegiate career brings! Go Noles!
Cristina Rodriguez
University of Florida
Starting of as a crisis delegate, Cristina Rodriguez, known as Cris on the circuit, didn’t have much interest for resolution writing or bloc lunch. In fact, for her first year in the collegiate circuit, she didn’t step foot inside a GA room. However this all changed her sophomore year during NCSC where her bright energy, charismatic speeches, and kind spirit earned her the Diplomacy Award in her first ever GA. She found a passion for resolution writing and collaborating with others to find sustainable solutions to real world problems. With this new found attitude, she became one of UF’s leading GA delegates collecting several more awards including an impressive diplomatic commendation in the HNMUN GA Ad-hoc. Moreover, Cris has proven time and again her versatility to the UF MUN team, returning to her roots of crisis at AIRMUNC to collect an Outstanding Delegate award and picking up a gavel at the LAMUN Press Corps (a feat she credits to her journalism coursework). On the UF team, Cris is heavily involved with our collegiate conference, SunMUN, serving as Chief of Staff, Director-General, and now Secretary-General. Cris’ experience competing, directing, and on secretariat will culminate in SunMUN III, hosted in the Spring by UF in Orlando, Florida. Next year, you can likely find Cris in specialized GA rooms, taking notes during Head Del feedback (she takes the Sec-Gen thing very seriously), and dancing on an elevated surface at a social. She will for sure continue to add positivity and fun to the circuit during her final year on the team.
Emma Wong
Georgetown University
Picture this: you are two hours into committee session IV in a massive GA, and you are falling asleep out of sheer boredom. Suddenly, a booming voice fills the entire hotel ballroom, waking you up immediately. At the front of the room, just over five feet tall and not even using the microphone, you see Georgetown’s Emma Wong delivering a mod speech that could move an entire crowd to tears of admiration and awe. Whether she’s giving an incredibly powerful speech or coaching delegates between committee sessions, Emma Wong continues to show that she is one of the best delegates and team leaders in Georgetown University Model United Nations (GUMUN) history. On the circuit, Emma is nothing short of a force to be reckoned with. Her talents and hard work across GA, crisis, and hybrid committees have earned her gavels at UPMUNC, McMUN, and &MUN, and she awarded at all 7 conferences she competed at this past year. Her knowledge of GA committees is extensive, as demonstrated by her exceptional chairing of NCSC’s inaugural Ad-Hoc GA last November. Since she joined GUMUN’s Conferences Staff as a sophomore, Emma has worked tirelessly to make GUMUN a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for all delegates through her roles as Deputy of Operations and Internal Affairs. We are so excited to watch Emma take on the role of Conferences Coordinator and Head Delegate next year, as she will undoubtedly lead GUMUN to another amazing year on the circuit.
Jason Salguero
Florida International University
Jason Salguero is a person for the people by the people and they are just getting started. This year they lead the team as the FIMUN secretary general and assistant head delegate and now have been selected to be a head delegate for the 2024-25 season. Jason is well-known on the circuit for competing in simulations of regional bodies and has an unmatched drive to find unique and effective ideas for each committee. This year was marked with outstanding trials and tribulations but in the end, they proved they were the best (delegate). Not only has Jason proven to be a great delegate but they play an invaluable role in fostering a sense of unity within the team, and their efforts ensure that every member of the team feels valued and heard, creating a supportive environment where FIU delegates can flourish. Whether it is sharing a laugh during a break between classes or providing good advice for a conference, their presence creates the remarkable bond that defines the FIU MUN team. Jason’s future is bright in and outside of the circuit. Triple majoring in International Relations, Political Science, and Philosophy, you will find yourself being able to talk about everything and anything with them. The whole FIU MUN team wishes them the best for the coming year as they continue to carry on the torch of our revolutionary strategy.
Josie Hughes
University of Cincinnati
Perhaps best described as the physical embodiment of the Model UN spirit, Josie Hughes is one of the kindest, most welcoming, and most passionate delegates the circuit has ever seen. A latecomer to the MUN scene, Josie (accidentally) joined the small, ragtag team at the University of Cincinnati in 2021 and throughout the years, turned it from a club, into a family. Her energy and enthusiasm lit up a room, and she created a warm and welcoming space for new and old members alike. Whether she was teaching new members parle pro during meetings or chaperoning Buc-ee’s pitstops as Head Delegate, Josie brought the club to life and made people excited about participating. On the committee floor, Josie demonstrated her MUN prowess, using her creativity and remarkable oratory skills to win award after award, often with the strangest and yet, most effective crisis arcs known to MUNkind. Josie has played no small part in pulling UC’s team up through the ranks to its greatest victories yet, and we can only hope to use the skills she has taught us to reach new heights and continue her legacy. The UC team will never be quite the same without Josie, and she has left an indelible mark on our club’s culture and has touched the lives of so many people across the circuit. We are all so incredibly proud of Josie, and we wish her only the best as she begins her post-grad adventures. Here’s to many future visits (and donations) from our distinguished alum and Model UN All-Star.
Madison Emerick
University of Alabama
Madison Emerick just graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in History and a minor in Spanish. Madison has been an ever present and driving force behind the Alabama International Relations Club from conference preparation, recruitment, to CDing and chairing committees at AIRMUNC and ALMUN. As the Director of External Affairs for the 2023-2024 year, Madison has worked to make AIRC’s team a collaborative and welcoming environment for all incoming members. She has spent countless afternoons mentoring other delegates at coffee and restaurant meetups (be sure to ask her about her Tuscaloosa recommendations). During this past iteration of AIRMUNC, UA’s ranked collegiate conference, Madison served as the Crisis Director for the Ad-Hoc of the Secretary General. She created an unforgettable, engaging, and fun conference weekend for delegates that is the embodiment of the AIRC MUN ideals. Her extreme hard working spirit and her enthusiastic approach to crisis arcs, conference weekend stylings (shout out to the onecler suit), restaurant suggestions, and travel quips are going to be deeply missed. AIRC is truly grateful for Madison and we are so excited to see what she does next! Congratulations Madison and Roll MUN!
Matt Hartman
George Washington University
Matt Hartman has been a home-run delegate for GWMUN during the last three years. Since joining the team during his freshman year, his dedication, skill, and enthusiasm for Model UN have only increased. He has hit it out of the park, and continually cemented himself as one of the circuit’s most skilled and feared crisis dels, awarding in crisis committees, Ad-Hocs, and UNSCs alike. Beyond his competitive record, Matt has been a dedicated leader to GWMUN; he served on Apparatus for nearly two years, including as Vice Head Delegate this past year. He has always shown up for our members, acting as a steadfast mentor and friend. And, arguably most importantly, he has served as the team’s de-facto crisis guru, training new generations of GW delegates to follow in his goofy ahhh footsteps in and out of committee. Oh, and he did all of this while serving the residents of the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the US Capitol. We are so proud of all that Matt has accomplished, and we can’t wait to see what he does in the future (including in his new capacity as CEO of the GW International Affairs Association)! Play ball!
Mikele Mancuso
Florida International University
“Settle on the type of person you want to be and stick to it, whether alone or in company.” As Mikele Mancuso is well known to do we have to start with a Marcus Aurelius quote. There is no one on the FIU MUN team or the collegiate circuit that embodies this quote more. Mikele has shown the type of person he is for the past two years and in fact, this is his second year on the all-star team. This year he was more in company than alone as he acted as one of the team’s head delegates. His time as head delegate could be considered environmentally concerning due to the amount of paper and wood he has collected. It is hard to deny that Mikele was the funniest guy in the room and it was clear that he was not afraid to treat his committee like an open mic stand-up comedy night with no dramatic fall, funny impression, or killer prop work to spare. Not only has he been a skilled competitor and a familiar face in ad-hoc committees throughout the year but Mikele has brought an unprecedented enthusiasm for international relations. As you watch him juggle two internships, his duties as head delegate, and his actual school work, you learn there is truly no rest for the wicked. Mikele is pursuing a double major in International Relations and Asian Studies and is planning to spend the next fall and spring semesters in Taiwan. Although he is already a polyglot (speaking English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese) he has dedicated most of his time in college to studying Chinese. He is planning to continue his language studies in Taiwan. We wish him lots of luck as he continues his journey and always represents the Panther Nation with pride.
Parth Badhwar
George Washington University
Honestly, we’re not sure if this spot should have gone to Parth, or the 2-liter bottle of Coca-Cola he carries with him during every waking moment of committee. GW’s Head Delegate was a mainstay across the GA circuit, regularly winning awards at competitive conferences, including a gavel at the notorious HNMUN Ad-Hoc GA (his favorite conference of all time). In leading GW’s team, he ascended to the role as our youngest-ever Head Delegate, and has had the longest tenure of any Head Delegate in recent history, keeping the team stable through some incredibly stressful times. The team couldn’t have survived without him; he always showed up for and served our members, no matter how many hours or missed classes it took. He truly is Him! A proud Mira Costa alum, Parth finished out his Model UN career with a bang, leading a GW team with incredible vibes to some of its best performances yet. Outside of running GWMUN, Parth spends his time roaming around the halls of the White House and consulting firms (don’t ask him how many times he’s met the President at work). He’s a character that’s impossible to forget, and his presence around the circuit is almost as ubiquitous as his enthusiasm for mergers and Q&A votes. Parth has truly cemented himself as one of the most impactful Head Dels in our team’s history; GWMUN can’t wait to see what he does next, and we wish him a happy retirement!
Senthil Meyyappan
Boston University
Senthil is a rising senior at Boston University, majoring in International Relations, Political Science, and Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights studies. Alongside his triple-major, it’s inspiring how much time Senthil has been able to put into Model UN and MUN@BU. The only thing he spends more time doing than Model UN is defending his home state of Virginia! Senthil just concluded his term as co-head delegate of MUN@BU, alongside Adam Liu, leading the team to 4 delegation awards over the course of the 2023-2024 year. With gavels in General Assembly, Specialized, and Crisis committees, Senthil is a versatile delegate who has excelled in every type of committee he has competed in. Senthil is admired not only for his Model UN success, but for his willingness to help the members of his team, even before he was head delegate. From late night prep sessions to hosting team dinner at his home in Virginia and being team chauffeur, Senthil has treated the team like a family. It is thanks to Senthil that Nonsense by Sabrina Carpenter became the anthem of this year’s team and was played every conference weekend. Senthil also has introduced many members of the team to his favorite place on earth, Paris Baguette. The team is so grateful to have had Senthil as one of our head delegates this past year and is excited to see his achievements next year. Senthil currently serves as co-president of Boston University International Affairs Association, MUN@BU’s parent organization, and will continue to impact both the team and the organization at large for years to come.
Shrinidhy Srinivas
University of California, Los Angeles
Shrinidhy Srinivas is a powerhouse. As MUN at UCLA’s outgoing president, she simultaneously served on the secretariat of two conferences and as one of our head delegates. Our fearless leader braved both hours-long logistics “parties” and hellish Costco runs for the team. She even managed to graduate a quarter early with a major in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics (try saying that three times fast!) and a minor in Global Health. Beyond her myriad concrete accomplishments, Shrinidhy boasts even more intangible ones from her time as president. Without a doubt, every member of our team – whether they traveled or staffed, whether they were a newcomer or on secretariat – can recall an instance in which Shrinidhy was there for them in a moment of vulnerability. MUN at UCLA will not be the same without Shrinidhy’s endless emotional, logistical, and training support. Nevertheless, her impact on our team culture will not be forgotten. MUN at UCLA wishes Shrinidhy all the best on her gap year and the utmost success with med school!
Tara Ganguly
University of California, Los Angeles
Tara Ganguly is a force to be reckoned with. She managed to conquer Ad Hocs across the circuit, not only placing in every single one but also being a light and a presence to everyone she meets. Tara is undoubtedly one of the most creative, talented, and passionate delegates you will ever meet, as can be seen by how well-loved she is on the circuit as well as her incredible crisis arcs (shoutout Mooey!). Beyond just her prowess as a delegate though, Tara has made an indelible mark on MUN @ UCLA. She killed it as this year’s Director of External, serving on Secretariat for conferences of record-breaking numbers and she has supported countless delegates on our team whether it comes to helping them workshop an arc or simply being a good friend. MUN @ UCLA is so lucky to have Tara. She is the epitome of what it means to be the best delegate and we can’t wait to see everything she accomplishes next year!
COLLEGE MODEL UN ALL-STAR TEAM (SECOND TEAM)
Adit Kulkarni
University of Cincinnati 
When it comes to UC MUN, it is hard to imagine the team without Adit Kulkarni. Since 2021, Adit has been a driving force behind the success of our team. For the past two years, he has led our team to new heights. Throughout his tenure as President the org went from a few kids struggling to compete to a top 25 delegation, surpassing all expectations. While Adit did this in part through his competitive spirit, that is not what made him excel as president. What his delegates as well as anyone who competed with him will remember about his model UN career was his dedication to his team, willingness to go above and beyond, and his sharp instincts. Adit not only knew what to do to make our team a success but knew how to make us all feel heard and respected. Every delegate on our team can proudly say Adit affected our lives for the better. Adit just graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering and has begun a new chapter at Nestlè. While we are sad to see him go UC MUN is so proud of Adit and excited to see whose lives he changes next. Congratulations Adit, you deserve this and so much more!!
Anderson Korman
American University
Ashrita Gottummukkula
University of California, Los Angeles
If you have ever competed or been a part of any General Assembly committee, then chances are you have talked to the Empress of GA, Ashrita Gottumukkula. Whether it’s through cracking cringey jokes or ironically telling people to open the circle up, Ashi has undoubtedly made the circuit a brighter place. MUN at UCLA is proud to have Ashi represent us as one of our Head Delegates and train our delegates to become kind and competitive, as she has been over the last 4 years. Ashi’s dedication to her craft can not only be seen through her countless accolades, but also her themed acronyms and One piece references. While this is a bittersweet goodbye, the impact that Ashi has made not only at UCLA but across schools will be felt for years to come. We will miss your pep talks, random excursion ideas, but most of all the presence and laughter you bring to us all. We know that you will do great in life and we wish you nothing but the best in D.C.
Becca Golden
University of Georgia
The queen of the gavel, Becca Golden is a rising third-year at UGA majoring in Environmental Economics and Management with a minor in Computer Science. She has competed in Model UN for two years while making friends (and getting awards) all across the circuit. As busy as she is with MUN, you can also find her playing volleyball with friends, gardening, and attending concerts. She will happily give you some song recommendations by Hozier, the Brummies, and Joji if you’re ever in need. She will serve as UGA’s Head Delegate of Administration in the coming year. Be on the lookout for her across the circuit if you are looking for collaboration on your JPD or in an unmod. We are incredibly lucky to have Becca on our team and can’t wait to see everything she will do this year!
Bruce Luttrell
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Calvin Osborne
Harvard University
If you’ve set foot in an ad-hoc in the last three years, there’s a 95% chance that you know Calvin. There are two sides to our beloved blonde bombshell of a delegate; the first is Head Del Calvin. Head Del Calvin, the ‘O’ in Harvard’s beloved and iconic set of retired head dels, ‘YORK,’ travels an absurd amount throughout the year, supports our babies whether by competing with them or leading the team on campus, and wins awards like nobody’s business. He’s taken home a team record of twelve gavels across the 17 conferences he’s attended, and is truly both an icon and a force to be reckoned with on the circuit. He’s the only reason many of our members have passed our math classes and will go on to do amazing things.
The other side of Calvin is so unhinged we couldn’t come up with a good name for it. This is the Calvin that will lead an afterparty after the delegate social until 4:00am and show up to FunMUN at 9:00 the next morning, or (true story!) will decide that simply because the flight is so early headed back to campus from SunMUN that there is no reason to leave the club to sleep, and an all-nighter is the only reasonable option. It would appear that he’s allergic to ties and ‘proper’ WBA (not that that’s ever stopped him from awarding), and if you see him in committee without his nails done, it’s probably an impostor.
And we wouldn’t have it any other way. We’re so, so proud to call him an ICMUN delegate, the Secretary-General of our high school conference (our university conference SG is here too!), and one of our best friends.
Charlie Biggs
Georgetown University
Known for his culture of timeliness, iconic dance moves, and eccentric music taste, Charlie Biggs has been an incredible leader both on the Georgetown University Model United Nations team (GUMUN) and across the circuit. This past year, Charlie served as GUMUN’s Conferences Coordinator and Head Delegate. While many know him for his tendency to excel in UNSCs, a committee he has run at NCSC for the past two years, Charlie’s Model UN range is even more impressive. From large double delegate GAs to Ad-Hoc crisis simulations, there is no committee size or style he can’t handle! Charlie concluded his collegiate Model UN career with seven gavels, earning three at UNCMUNC, McMUN, and VICS this past year. Under his leadership, GUMUN walked away with seven delegation awards across the 2023-2024 season from CMUNNY, MUNE, UPMUNC, UNCMUNC, VICS, ChoMUN, and &MUN. Charlie’s positive attitude has also been instrumental to the team’s success, as demonstrated by his energetic pre-committee hype speeches and hilarious one-liners in Conferences Staff meetings. The entire Georgetown University Model United Nations community could not be more proud of Charlie, and we look forward to watching him continue to succeed in the future!
Deniz Oray
Boston University
Deniz Oray is a rising junior at Boston University majoring in International Relations with a minor in Sociology. She has been doing Model UN for 8 years and has been a dedicated member of MUN@BU since joining her freshman year. Throughout her years of experience, she has attended 35 conferences, whether she was staffing or competing as a delegate. You might know her from her powerful speeches in single-delegate General Assembly committees, or from her digital camera that she can’t be spotted without. Deniz has succeeded in almost every collegiate committee she has competed in, earning three verbal commendations and two outstanding delegate awards in committees ranging from Ad Hoc General Assembly to a double-delegate Legal Committee at her most recent conference, LAMUN!
Ellie White
American University
Ellie White has and will continue to be a guiding figure for the AU Model UN Team. As a member of leadership, Ellie has always put their teammates first, serving as a wonderful mentor and Head Delegate. Their energy and kindness has made them many friends on this circuit, and their skills as a delegate have made them one of the best crisis and GA delegates the team could have asked for. Ellie has always brought a fun tone to every conference and it is infectious to their own team as well as other delegates who meet them. Through many tenuous moments, Ellie has always stood her ground. Although frequently heard to now be joking about a “retirement era” we can’t wait to see what they do in their next year on the collegiate circuit. Currently, Ellie works for the Peace Corps and is a senior staffer for both American University’s high school MUN conference AmeriMUNC, and NHSMUN. With 10+ individual finishes, Ellie has remained grounded and kind to anyone. In comedic fashion as always, and as Ellie likes to say, “waka waka!” and congratulations.
Elliot Lin
University of Chicago
Having led the team through the year, Elliot has created quite a dent in every room they have entered. Throughout their time on the team, Elliot has ensured that members feel like they not only have a place to be, but a place to grow in Model UN and in college. With an uncanny ability to reassure people throughout a conference weekend, they will be remembered not just for their many awards, but for the late night food, walks, and a lending ear. While they may not miss UNSC jail, next year the team will miss their presence, amazing cooking, and incredible personal support. However, the team will love their new presence, as glue!
Hanan Levis Betancort
University of Florida
If you walk into a crisis committee and see a tall, curly-haired dude wearing mismatching socks who pulls out a talking stick in the unmod, you’ve just met Hanan Levis-Betancourt. Hanan joined the UF Model UN team his freshman year, knowing nothing about the club except that we sometimes talked about politics. His freshman year, he attended two conferences and decided Model UN’s intricate social game and mechanics weren’t for him. His sophomore year, Hanan exploded onto the circuit with an unexpected fervor, winning a gavel as his first ever Model UN award. The change? Experience staffing UF’s collegiate and high school conferences, alongside training on the crisis cycle, transformed his understanding of MUN. He’s been unstoppable ever since. Hanan has proven to be a talented crisis delegate, earning seven awards—four being gavels!—in just three semesters of competing. This past year, Hanan became our most traveled delegate, serving as our Head Delegate at seven conferences. He is also a talented director, using his creativity and competing experience to wow his delegates. This year, Hanan directed two committees, one at SunMUN II, which earned him a spot on the All Star CDs Team. Hanan truly exemplifies what effective leadership as a Head Delegate looks like. You can count on Hanan to help you brainstorm a crisis arc, hand out waters at the social, run team debrief, hype you up before Author’s Panel, and remind you that at the end of the day, blanking does not define you or your abilities. His confident and measured approach to competing inspires everyone on our team, from nervous freshmen to experienced members of leadership. During his senior year, Hanan will serve as UF’s Director of Member Development for our crisis delegates and as a director at SunMUN III and GatorMUN XXII. His commitment to improving our team’s competitive standing while maintaining a welcoming environment makes the circuit’s decision to elect him to this list a deserved one.
Jack Alarie
Concordia University
Jack Alarie, a long-standing head delegate and member of Concordia’s External Delegation, is a force to be reckoned with. He has provided invaluable insights for our team and shone brightly on the circuit. Jack leads with incredible charisma and innovative ideas and is a stellar example for other Concordian delegates. His commitment to our team’s cohesiveness and his confident approach in committees is a source of inspiration to us all. As Jack enters his professional era, we are beyond excited to see what he will accomplish. There is no doubt that he will continue on his path of excellence. We will always be grateful to Jack for his unwavering service and dedication.
Julia O’Neal
University of Georgia
Julia O’Neal is a recent UGA graduate double majoring in International Affairs and French with a minor in Political Science. She gained a passion for politics through doing Model UN at her high school in Roswell, GA. She competed in Model UN for 10 years. In her last two years on UGA Model UN, she served as Head Delegate. When she’s not competing at MUN, you can find her doing fun makeup looks, painting, cooking, listening to Glass Animals, or hanging out with her roommates and their two cats. If you’ve been in GAs on the circuit in the last 4 years, you may have competed against Julia! Julia competed for UGA Model UN for all 4 years of college: from zoom rooms to Montreal. We will miss her kind demeanor, amazing makeup, and helpful training for every UGA delegate as she moves on to her next chapter.
Raghu Kommalapaty
University of California, Los Angeles
Raghu Kommalapaty is undeniably a legend on the college circuit. He’s obviously one of the best to ever do it, with his countless accolades and network of fans to show for it (it’s a good thing the circuit has a dress code, or everyone would be swept by a kid in a Celtics jersey and flip flops). He is an incredible speaker, compelling delegate, legendary SG, and his talents genuinely make him shine. What’s truly remarkable about Raghu, however, is the way that his very presence is capable of lighting up even the most intense committee. Whether it’s a unique spec with weird ROP or a 200 person GA, anyone who’s ever worked with Raghu can attest to the fact that he makes committee a genuinely good time. He’s kind, funny, and welcoming, and his passion for Model UN is capable of inspiring anyone who sees him compete. He’s also just as incredible outside of committee. We can’t think of travel without thinking of his expert advice, pink speaker, or karaoke socials. We’re so proud of our little shining (all) star, and we can’t wait to see everything he accomplishes in the next year as UCLA’s Director of Training.
Shweta Nanda
University of Chicago
Shweta Nanda helped lead the UChicago team in her final year on the circuit — while also pulling many awards herself. In committee, Shweta is known for her incredible speeches, thoughtful clauses, and her ability to make everyone’s voice feel valued. During her time on the team, Shweta had led and shaped the GA team and truly been a mentor to everyone. She takes the time to make sure that everyone on the team feels ready and excited for committee, meeting them where they are and helping everyone improve. As she leaves the team, we will all miss her endlessly supportive and joyful presence, her incredible pep-talks, and most importantly her friendship. We wish her the best of luck as she takes on new adventures.
Zoe Ellingwood
Clark University
COLLEGE MODEL UN ALL-STAR TEAM (THIRD TEAM)
Adolfo Alvarez
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
“A Call For Action In Uncertain Times” was the theme for UNCMUNC XIV, where Adolfo excelled as our youngest-ever Secretary-
Andres Zimmerman
Georgetown University
As honorary Team Dad, scout leader, and battle general, the Georgetown University Model United Nations team (GUMUN) has Andres Zimmermann to thank for his fantastic leadership over the past few years. When he’s not effectively mobilizing dozens of GUMUN delegates across busy cities or driving our van to Southern conferences, Andres crafts masterful arcs and mini-pops, executing his out-of-room plans with the utmost precision. As our resident crisis and ad-hoc delegate and serving as Deputy of Training this past year, Andres has contributed so much to the GUMUN community. He is the absolute best coach that has ever graced GUMUN, ask anybody on the team, and we are endlessly grateful for the guidance and support he’s tirelessly given to each and every one of our members. Through his patented Socratic method to German simulations and his detailed training resources, Andres has played a pivotal role in GUMUN’s competitive success this year. Andres is also involved in staffing both the NCSC and NAIMUN conferences at Georgetown. He has served back-to-back as Grand Crisis Manager of the Pig War JCC and the inaugural three-sided Sino-Indian War JCC at the past two NCSCs. When Andres is in charge of a committee, you know it will be nothing less than a well-oiled machine. We are so grateful for his leadership and friendship, and we can’t wait to see what Andres will do next!
April Zhang
University of California, Santa Barbara
Madam President April Zhang! As our resident environmental science major, she somehow manages to find time to fit MUN into her schedule between various labs and working on her thesis. On one hand, she’s picking up gavels from Ad hocs across the country, coming up with some of the most creative crisis arcs and speeches on the
Archer Amon
Florida International University
Archer Amon (A.K.A Archer “AI” Amon A.K.A Archibald Amon) is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable and brilliant delegates on the circuit. An absolute force of nature in G.A, Archer takes his deep knowledge of technology, science, and policy and puts it into play at nearly every conference he goes to (which is a lot). From gaveling at UNCMUNC’s CSTD to rapping at the McMUN DISEC or establishing a hive mind with robot clones in his very first Crisis at VICS, Archer has shown the circuit that not only does he know his stuff, but that he can remains a kind and considerate individual while competing. Archer isn’t just a powerhouse on the circuit, as he’s pushing forward tech policy analysis with past internships at the Atlantic Council and regular work within tech law and Artificial Intelligence. A proud triple major (Computer Science, Political Science, International Relations), he manages to keep a rigorous course load while still competing (and awarding) regularly. Keeping in line with his interests, he ran a committee at FIU’s high school conference (FIMUN) on the first conference on artificial intelligence (fun fact it was held in 1956!) and managed to raise over $1,000 that went to supporting families of incarcerated peoples. Overall, he’s an incredibly kind and intelligent individual that inspires everyone at FIU to work harder. While he’s passed on the torch as FIU MUN’s Head of Research, he has moved on to be one of their Head Delegates for the 2024-2025 season! We can’t wait to see how strong FIU will be under Archer!
Caroline Xin
American University
If you’ve had the privilege of witnessing Caroline Xin on the circuit over the past three years, then you know there’s no one quite like her. Joining the team in 2021 originally from Fremont, California, she has been a force on the circuit, bringing tact, poise and creativity to every committee she is in. Anyone who has met her knows she is a passionate GA connoisseur and one of the biggest support systems for the AUMUN team. From always taking the time to debrief with every team member after committee, and always pushing the circuit to be more inclusive, she truly embodies the best of us. She served as the Chief of Staff of WIRC X, always doing her best to give back to the community she loves. When you see her at a social, you remember her infectious laugh, her bright smile, and always capturing the best moments with photos. She just graduated from American University in three years, and after graduation, she will continue pursuing tech policy in California and prepare for law school. Caroline embodies all the best parts of what it means to be a delegate and a team member and we can’t wait to see all of the amazing things she accomplishes.
Charlie Moore
Boston University
After returning from a semester abroad in Paris this past fall, you would have never known Charlie had ever taken a break from Model UN. He jumped right back into competing as soon as he could, earning a gavel in the Ad Hoc committee at McMUN! Charlie has been a dedicated member of MUN@BU for the last four years, formerly serving as a Director and a Co-Head Delegate for 2022-2023. Charlie’s passion for Model UN is accompanied by his great passion for sports, especially baseball. One of the first things you’ll learn about Charlie is that he’s been to every MLB stadium! Attending a Red Sox game together was one of the best memories to end the year off, and the team is thankful to Charlie for that. Charlie ended off his Model UN career at ChoMUN, earning a gavel in the Ad Hoc! Charlie recently graduated from Boston University with a degree in Journalism, and the team couldn’t be more proud. Charlie’s compassion, encouragement, and uplifting spirit will be greatly missed. MUN@BU is so proud of Charlie and all of his accomplishments, both MUN and non-MUN related, and the team is so excited to see everything he will do in the future. Congratulations Charlie!
Christina Mueller
University of California, Berkeley
You know her, you know her story: this is Christina Mueller’s territory. Our amazing GA Head Delegate turned External Vice President accomplished more in two years than most people do during their entire college MUN journeys. Having competed in more than ten committees, ranging from small non-traditional committees to huge General Assemblies, her talent and power make her a force to be reckoned with in every committee room she steps into. She’s a natural at giving speeches; her quick wit during authors’ panels is legendary. Her understanding of parliamentary procedure and resilience also make her one of the best Chairs on the circuit. The committee she chaired at UCBMUN XXVIII, Ad-Hoc GA, was inventive, well-run, and incentivized delegates to tackle a new topic every session. Beyond her brilliance as a leader, she genuinely cares about everyone she meets on the circuit and always goes out of her way to befriend other delegates. She is a true role model who, breaking barriers, paves the way for future generations of female leaders in MUN and beyond. Christina’s dedication, charisma, and unwavering support for her teammates demonstrate that power can also be synonymous with grace and integrity. Despite juggling numerous commitments, she has never given less than 200% to UCBMUN, making her one of the most dependable Officers our team has ever had.
Courtney Daniels
Fordham University
Courtney Daniels is a first-year student studying International Political Economy, and in her debut semester on the circuit quickly became Fordham Model United Nation’s highest scoring female delegate. With an impressive tally of six awards over an eight conference season and numerous “best dressed” superlatives, Courtney has cemented herself as a #GAwarrior, propelling Fordham’s sharp rise to the top 25. Even if you haven’t been in committee with her, chances are you’ve caught a glimpse of her signature hot pink pantsuit during a conference or heard whispers of her bedazzled heels bearing multiple nation’s flags. We are incredibly proud of Courtney’s accomplishments this season and eagerly anticipate her continued growth as a delegate in the coming three years, contributing further to FUMUN’s unprecedented success.
Ela Schulz
University of California, Santa Barbara
Ela Schulz is a presence in UNSCs across the country, as well as at home at Santa Barbara. As a rising senior double majoring in political science and history, Ela was an integral part of the UCSBMUN team as Director of Training, Head Delegate, and UNSC aficionado. As a delegate, Ela was unstoppable, picking up a team-high number of awards at crisis committees at conferences across the country, from staying up into the early hours of the morning in Ronald Reagan Airport to cross-state road trips to San Francisco. Between her impressive performances, she put in countless hours in keeping the team running smoothly and training countless delegates under her tutelage, including sleepless nights planning training agendas and purchasing airline tickets. The UCSBMUN team is beyond thankful for her unwavering dedication and passion for the team (not to mention her constant baking of sweet treats for everyone), especially in her capacity as incoming President for the 2024-25 school year! We can’t wait to see her continue in what will be her last year in collegiate MUN, whether it be taking on more UNSCs or driving her delegates to LAX.
Hazel Stocco
University of California, Los Angeles
Hazel Stocco leaves her mark on every committee she is a delegate in. While she may hail from a West Coast school, she will never forget to remind you of her midwest upbringing. From Ad Hocs, to UNSCs, to JCCs, Hazel will always put her best foot forward coming up with some unique solutions and crisis arcs. In her final year on the collegiate circuit, Hazel served as a head delegate and Model UN at UCLA’s Director of Training, teaching a new generation of UCLA delegates who will take the circuit by storm. Her nomination to the All-Star Team is a testament to the hard work and love she has put into this team during all four years of her college career. Even as her time on the circuit has come to an end, she will be remembered. I mean, who could forget her iconic duck pins? Congratulations Hazel, we are all so incredibly proud of your achievements!
Jiayi Yue
University of Chicago
Jiayi Yue is an incredible delegate and presence on the UChicago MUN Team. In committee, she shines in the front room, giving amazing speeches and carrying her way through committee in an indisputable way, both anecdotally and statistically. Jiayi was also an incredible USG, helping many committees run effortlessly and smoothly. Jiayi will be remembered for her fierce competitiveness, humor, and innate ability to simply do what needs to be done. She is an incredible mentor and friend and will be missed deeply next year.
Joel Shapiro
Boston University
From serving as the Secretary General of BarMUN XV to returning to competing this year, Joel has made a great impact on BarMUN, MUN@BU, and the Model UN circuit. After a hiatus during his Paris study abroad last spring, Joel returned to Model UN in the fall as if he had never left. At his final BarMUN, he served as the Crisis Director for the National Security Council. Joel’s years of experience staffing and competing in Model UN make him both an incredible crisis director and delegate. From single to double delegate, crisis to ad hoc specialized, Joel has succeeded in every type of committee. Joel’s ability to adapt and excel in any situation is admirable and has made him an inspiration for the team. Joel’s kindness, hospitality, and humor make him a great team member, travel buddy, and competitor. A recent graduate of Boston University, Joel was able to make time for Model UN while pursuing a degree in both International Relations and Computer Science! Joel finished off his Model UN career with a gavel in The Argentinian Elite Crisis Committee at LAMUN this spring! MUN@BU is so happy for Joel and proud of his accomplishments but will miss him greatly. The team wishes him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors. Congratulations Joel!
From serving as the Secretary General of BarMUN XV to returning to competing this year, Joel has made a great impact on BarMUN, MUN@BU, and the Model UN circuit. After a hiatus during his Paris study abroad last spring, Joel returned to Model UN in the fall as if he had never left. At his final BarMUN, he served as the Crisis Director for the National Security Council. Joel’s years of experience staffing and competing in Model UN make him both an incredible crisis director and delegate. From single to double delegate, crisis to ad hoc specialized, Joel has succeeded in every type of committee. Joel’s ability to adapt and excel in any situation is admirable and has made him an inspiration for the team. Joel’s kindness, hospitality, and humor make him a great team member, travel buddy, and competitor. A recent graduate of Boston University, Joel was able to make time for Model UN while pursuing a degree in both International Relations and Computer Science! Joel finished off his Model UN career with a gavel in The Argentinian Elite Crisis Committee at LAMUN this spring! MUN@BU is so happy for Joel and proud of his accomplishments but will miss him greatly. The team wishes him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors. Congratulations Joel!
Katherine Weiss
University of Central Florida
Kyle Tavoletti
University of Central Florida
Lucas Hjertberg
Fordham University
Lucas Hjertberg has been a cornerstone of Fordham University’s Model UN team, leading us to new heights as the Vice-President and Head of Training this year. Known for his dynamic presence in UNSC and historical crisis committees, Lucas captivates audiences with his speeches, often characterized by a unique blend of somersaults and meows. His leadership and dedication have been instrumental in shaping our up-and-coming team, fostering both individual excellence and team cohesion. Lucas’s passion for Model UN is matched by his creativity and enthusiasm, making every committee session not just a debate, but an unforgettable experience. The Fordham Model UN team wouldn’t be the same without Lucas’ contributions, we are immensely proud of all he has accomplished, and we hope he recovers from his gavelling addiction soon.
Maria Zen-Baxter
McGill University
Maria “Scoreboard” Zen-Baxter is, simply put, a powerhouse in every capacity. Recently elected as the McGill Delegation Team’s newest Head Delegate, Maria carries with her an exceptional record of dedication, mentorship and success. While at home she is known for her outstanding teaching abilities and natural leadership skills, Maria has asserted herself as one of the circuit’s most unique and impactful delegates, encouraging others to think outside the box while lifting up those around her. Each and every McGill delegate is thrilled to follow Maria next year and join her in chanting: “McGill once, McGill twice!”
Miller McCraw
Claremont McKenna College
If you were to ask anyone on the CMCMUN team about Miller McCraw, they would tell you he is one of the kindest, most selfless, and most creative people they know. If you were to ask anyone to circuit about him, they’d probably tell you the same exact thing. Miller has been instrumental in the success of our team, especially the crisis squad. You need help brainstorming a note? Miller’s got ya. You are feeling unprepared for your first conference? Miller will do whatever he can to make you feel confident. Want to grab a meal? Miller will meet you at Collins dining hall. At conferences, Miller is a force to be reckoned with, gaveling nearly every ad hoc committee that he competed in, including at BARMUN, TrojanMUN, and HNMUN. With some of the most brilliant arcs, passionate speeches, and collaborative unmod skills on the circuit, Miller makes crisis committees look like a cake walk. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of working with Miller in committee, you know about his imaginative directive ideas and his genuine excitement about creating a welcoming environment for everyone. Unfortunately, Miller’s MUN career is coming to an end along with his time at CMC. But his legacy as a talented MUNner, a caring crisis training manager, and a wonderful person will last long after his graduation. We will miss you so much!
Samantha Suchsland
University of Miami
Vishwaa Sofat
University of California, Berkeley
In the four years (especially the three in-person ones) that the circuit has been lucky enough to host Vishwaa Sofat, there is a reason that he has continuously been elected to this All-Star list. The impact that he has had within UCBMUN alone will be something talked about for years to come but even in his old age and senioritis phase you would be hard pressed to find people on the circuit who don’t know Vish. The dedication and commitment he has given to the activity that is Model UN is nothing short of incredible and whether you’ve competed against him or been chaired by him, you will know there are very few people who leave such an impression as Vish; his passion for MUN has been inspiring delegates and teams even since his early high school days. Outside of the circuit, Vish is an even better friend. Despite the countless commitments he finds himself being roped in to, there is never a moment that he won’t have your back or can’t make time for you. It is exactly that tenacity that has truly helped UCBMUN grow into what it is today–a club full of people willing to go above and beyond for each other the same way Vish did for us. Vishwaa recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a number of honors and degrees in Political Science and Interdisciplinary Studies Field. He will be spending his next year in China as one of the 100 students selected to be a part of the Scwarzman Scholars program before heading off to complete his MUN-kid arc at Harvard Law School. There is not a moment that will go by next year where both the club and the circuit won’t feel the lack of Vish’s presence but we wish him all the best (even though we know he won’t need it) with his future endeavors–emphasizing that you will always have a home here at UCBMUN.
Vivian Yee
Harvard University
Vivian – affectionately known as Vivyee – has a contagious energy for ICMUN. Her efforts spearheading ICMUN’s recruitment as one of our ‘23-’24 head dels (the Y in YORK!) yielded the strongest class of freshmen we’ve ever had; her efforts with her other co-head dels led us to our most successful season ever, and she’s been an invaluable presence on our team. Whether she’s donning one of her classic Aritzia fits or revamping the ICMUN Instagram, Vivian brings a special sparkle to everything she does. The epitome of class, elegance, and unwavering support, she is an incredible mentor and even better friend — we could not be more grateful to have her on the team, and we’re glad the circuit agrees!
Vivian is certainly one of the most versatile delegates that Harvard ICMUN boasts – you can throw her in the double del GA, the UNSC, or a crisis committee, and know that she’ll walk out with an award and new friends! She sacrifices sleep, grades, and more to travel with our team both to compete and – of course – spend time with her circuit besties. She’s taken home five gavels across her ten conferences and has never blanked! Her competitive experience and impeccable vibes made her a phenomenal head del, and she’ll bring those both to HNMUN, as she serves as the Secretary-General of the “oldest, largest, and most prestigious” conference on the circuit.
Congratulations to all the delegates! Thank you for your leadership in college Model UN this year. We look forward to seeing how college Model UN continues next year.
