Timothy Pettine Director As the newest member of the Model United Nations (MUN) programme at UWCSEA, I am excited to support the incredible efforts of the delegates as they utilize the MUN experience to hone the skills and aptitudes fostering leadership and global understanding. Through acts of diplomacy, consensus building, and perspective-taking, Model United Nations programmes contribute to the next generation of peacemakers The Executive Committee has worked diligently in preparation for hosting this year's conference and welcomes schools from all over the region to what will surely be a rewarding opportunity where both friendships and memories are to be made. |
Christine Lund DIRECTOR It has been my great privilege to oversee MUN at four different schools over 12 years, and I'm ecstatic to join such a dedicated and accomplished group of delegates here at UWCSEA. I’m an MUN fan because I see the intrinsic value in championing young people who wish to tackle complex issues, model diplomacy, and pave the way for progress. I am an advocate for the transformative experience MUN gives students, and see it as congruent to UWC’s mission to use education as 'a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.' |
Shaun Ryley DIRECTOR Shaun Ryley |
Jeenaev Shah Secretary General Hello! My name is Jeenaev Shah, and I am a Grade 12 student who is excited to be a part of the Secretariat team. Through MUN, I have had the opportunity to explore my interests in economics and international relations while debating about current affairs and global topics. I’ve had the privilege of attending the United Nations General Assembly as part of being invited to the 2023 SDG Summit in New York, and look forward to using this experience to help create a memorable and life-changing MUN@UWCSEA East conference. |
Aadya Anand Secretary General Hi! I am Aadya, an IB student here at UWC. I have been a part of this school’s MUN program for the past five years. Being a part of this year’s secretariat team is an incredible opportunity and I cannot wait to get to learn more about MUN through it. I love the insightful experiences I have gained from both delegating and chairing, and the wonderful friends I have made along the way. Looking forward to our conference next year! |
Rida Rehan
Deputy Secretary General
Hello! My name is Rida Rehan, and I am a Grade 12 IB student here at UWC. who is thrilled to be part of the Secretariat team. I've been a part of the MUN programme for the past five years, and I've gained valuable experience as a chair and delegate during that time. I've met a lot of wonderful people, had exciting and thought-provoking discussions about current world affairs, and had the opportunity to pursue my interests in international relations and debate. I look forward to using my experience to help initiate a meaningful and memorable MUN@UWCSEA East conference.
Prakrit Anand Conference Manager Hi, I’m Prakrit and I’m a Grade 12 senior exec member. MUN has been a passion of mine since 6th Grade and I’m excited to be in a position to share this passion with fellow students. I love MUN for being an opportunity to express yourself and meet new people. Being a member of this year’s secretariat, I hope to make our upcoming conference a memorable experience for all delegates and cannot wait for it. |
Aanya Chopra Conference Manager Hi! I’m Aanya, and I’m in grade 12! I started doing Model UN in grade 8, and have now somehow made it to be part of this year’s secretariat. I am so honoured to have this role and I hope to continue to learn more about MUN throughout this experience. I am looking forward to listen in to more insightful conversations and coming up with unique ideas. I’m very excited to be a part of this years secretariat! |
Ambika Gulati EXECUTIVE Hi! My name is Ambika, I am a Grade 11 Student. I have been doing Model United Nations for around 5 years now, and I have loved and will continue to love my MUN journey. MUN has helped me develop my public speaking skills, my interest in global affairs, and my ability to make new friends! I look forward to being a part of the team that helps craft an amazing conference that everyone can enjoy, step outside of their comfort, and have fun while exploring their interests. |
Abhinav Choudhary Executive Hey there! My name is Abhinav, and I am a Grade 11 student who has been doing Model United Nations for around 5-ish years now. MUN has always served as a comfort zone for me, one which I can come back to when I need anything. From the introverted Grade 6 Student who stepped into the MUN Environment, I have truly seen my public speaking skills develop in real time. This year, I had the opportunity to create a new PSMUN@East Program, organize the Model Artic Council graced by the ambassador of Norway, Mr. Eivend S Homme, serve as the Secretary General for the MSMUN@East Conference and I now look forward to an extremely succesful HSMUN@East Conference. Hope to see you all there :) |
Krish Kashyap EXECUTIVE Hi! I’m Krish, a Grade 11 student, and I’m super excited to be part of the executive team this year. I’ve been doing Model United Nations since Grade 6, and I’m extremely grateful to MUN for bringing me so many of the opportunities, friendships, and experiences I’ve had over the last four years by letting me explore new interests and develop my skills in a variety of ways. I’ve definitely changed a lot from the timid middle schooler who had about four contributions in their first conference, and MUN is absolutely something to which I can attribute that growth. I look forward to working with the rest of our amazing executive team to create more of the memories I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing during my time in MUN so far! |
Aalia Jain EXECUTIVE Hello! I am Aalia Jain. I have been doing MUN since grade 8 and ever since I joined, it’s helped me astronomically. Not just by incentivising me to learn about current world issues and history but also giving me skills which can be used in day to day conversations. I am so honoured to be able to host these impactful conferences and look forward to watching myself and others grow. In 3 years I’ve taken part in 11 conferences and trained HS and MS and was DSG for MSMUN. I believe no time is too late to start and I hope to encourage everyone to try hard and do well. |
Krisha Shah JUNIOR EXECUTIVE Hi, My name is Krisha Shah and I am a Grade 10 student and UWC. This is my fourth year doing MUN and my first year as part of the HS Executive team. I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to be a part of this team. I’m looking forward to learning new things collaborating with new people, and just being a part of the process of creating the UWC MUN conferences I have been lucky enough to experience as a delegate! |
Jack Taylor JUNIOR EXECUTIVE Hello my name is Jack Taylor, and I am a grade ten student who has been doing Model United Nations for nearly 4 years. Through my MUN journey, I have gained many valuable skills, like speechmaking, which I have used across many parts of school and my life. Also, I had the privilege to meet the ambassador of norway. Finally, I am looking forward to helping craft a conference that all MUNers can enjoy! |
Videep Agarwal JUNIOR EXECUTIVE My name is Videep Agarwal, a Grade 10 student at the United World College of South East Asia. I am incredibly enthusiastic about international politics and global affairs, being the lead driving forces behind what I aspire to be in the future. I have been doing MUN for a mere two years, yet I have been graciously enlightened by the insightful experiences MUN has presented me. It truly is an honour to be part of the MUN Executive and having the opportunity to work alongside an impassioned team which strives for the betterment of the MUN@UWCSEA program. Hope to see you all at our conference next year! |