Meet The Secretariat
Christina Koikaran, Secretary-General
Meet Christina (she/her), our fearless Secretary-General for McMUN 2024! As a native Montrealer, this will be Christina’s fifth McMUN, successfully attending twice as a delegate, once as a committee staffer, and last year as the Deputy USG Committees: Specialized Agencies. As an active member of the McGill Delegations Team, she also served as our Director of GA, ECOSOC, and Spec last year while simultaneously competing on the circuit. She is heavily involved in McGill student life as well, including McGill Women in Leadership, the Gender, Sexuality, Feminism & Social Justice Students’ Association, and two youth councils. In her (actually nonexistent) free time, she enjoys producing her own music, watching copious amounts of television, cooking, and traveling (with her nonexistent funds). If you see Christina at McMUN, make sure to say hi and ask her for Montreal recommendations.
Gwynivere Schooler, Chargée d’Affaires
Meet Gwyn (she/her), our absolutely amazing Chargée d'Affaires for McMUN 2024! Gwyn, originally from six different states across the U.S. (yes, really), has been at McGill for three years and studies History and International Development, two programs she loves equally. Gwyn is no stranger to Model UN; she was McMUN 2023’s Director of Events and is a member of McGill’s Delegation Team as well. Aside from Model UN, Gwyn is also the VP Events for the History Students’ Association and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. When not participating in her many involvements, Gwyn can be found in her manual Subaru Forester driving across the border with the sole destination of IHOP in South Burlington, VT. Gwyn recommends visiting Sansalizza while in Montréal, and she is so excited to see everyone in January!
Matthew Tussman, Undersecretary-General: Committee Affairs
Meet Matthew (he/him), our amazing Under Secretary General of Committee Affairs! Originally from Montreal, Matthew is in his third year at McGill, pursuing a major in History and a minor in Political Science. His involvement in Model UN began at Dawson College, where he was President of the Model United Nations Team. Last year, he was the Deputy Under Secretary General of Committee Affairs for General Assemblies and ECOSOCs and he is a current member of the McGill Travelling Delegation Team! In parallel, he is also the President of the History Students’ Association at McGill. While in Montreal, Matthew highly recommends checking out the Montreal staple, Reuben’s Deli & Steakhouse!
Nina Sekaï, Director of Equity
Meet Nina (she/her), our Director of Equity for McMUN 2024! Originally from Algeria and currently based in Montreal, she is a U3 student at McGill University, pursuing a double major in Political Science and Russian Studies. Her involvement in McMUN started as a Specialized Agency Staffer in 2023, and she has since become an essential part of the team. Outside of McMUN, Nina is an active member of the McGill African Students Society, Junior Peacemakers, and works at a veterinary clinic. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, horseback riding, and exploring new restaurants. If you're attending McMUN, don't hesitate to say hello to Nina and strike up a conversation about anything, as she loves talking (especially about politics!). While you’re in the city, she recommends trying the crepes at C'chocolat, which she considers the best in Montreal, or skating at 1000 de la Gauchetière.
Nayeli Trejo Guerrero, Chief of Staff
Meet Nayeli (she/her), our very own McMUN 2024 Chief of Staff! Hailing from Toronto, Nayeli studies International Development and minors in Hispanic Studies. She first participated in McMUN as a staffer, and then last year joined the McMUN 2023 Secretariat as Deputy Director of Public Relations-Multimedia. In parallel, she is also the co-president of the Inter Greek Letter Council at McGill and an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta. In her free time, Nayeli enjoys swimming and skiing, and is an avid Formula 1 and soccer fan. Fun fact: Nayeli speaks four languages and is currently learning two more! Be sure to say hi to her (in any language apparently) when you see her in the Sheraton hallways in January!
Teodor Gaspar, Director of Public Relations
Meet Teodor (he/him/his), the one and only Director of Public Relations for McMUN 2024! Teodor has quite the international background, growing up in Switzerland, Austria and Hungary with his Canadian mother and Hungarian father. Since 2020, Teodor has attended McGill here in Montreal where he is currently pursuing a degree in Honours Political Science with a minor in Economics and Communication Studies. In the past, Teodor has truly immersed himself in MUN, involved in middle and high school, and was last year's Director of PR for McMUN 2023! If you don’t see Teodor managing PR for McMUN 2024, you can find him participating in outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking. While in Montreal, Teodor recommends his favourite bar Midway Tavern and encourages people to check out Taverne Gaspar in Old Port (there may be some preferential bias given he shares the same last name with this restaurant)!
Kami Der-Sahakian, Undersecretary-General: Finance
Meet Kami (she/her), our irreplaceable Undersecretary: Finance for McMUN 2024! She is no stranger to this role, having also been the USG Finance for McMUN last year, and we are so lucky to have her back. Kami is originally from Lebanon, where she first became involved in MUN in high school. At McGill, she is in her final year, pursuing a degree in Honours Finance & Economics. She is also the Executive Director of the McGill International Portfolio Challenge, an organization that oversees students working in teams to financially address socio-economic challenges. Outside of her studies, Kami loves to read, so if you see her at our Delegate Resource Centre in January, be sure to give her your book recommendations.
Pedro Rolim, Chief of Operations
Meet Pedro (he/him), our terrific Chief of Operations for McMUN! Pedro was born in New York City and grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada’s capital, where he developed an interest in Political Science and now majors in it, along with two minors in International Development and Economics. He is relatively new to the world of Model UN, joining the McMUN 2023 team as an Events Coordinator, and now, he is also an Operations Coordinator for SSUNS, McGill’s high school MUN conference. Outside of MUN, Pedro is the VP External of the Brazilian Student Association at McGill and works at the Bell Centre for the Montreal Canadiens, as he loves to watch and play hockey. While in Montreal, Pedro recommends trying the quesadillas at La Capitale Tacos or the chinese food at Chez Chili! He can’t wait for the conference; don’t hesitate to say hi if you see him at McMUN!
Christian Bonadio, Director of Events
Meet Christian (he/him), our wonderful Director of Events for McMUN this year! Christian is a second-year from Boston, MA, a hometown he loves dearly, studying International Development with a minor in Economics. He is a proud member of the McGill Delegation Team, where he is known on the circuit and our team for his interesting arcs, often with nuclear consequences. He was an Events Coordinator for McMUN last year, where you may have seen him running around McParté, and he is especially excited to reinvent the Friday Night Event. Outside of Model UN, Christian is an accomplished chef, winning Chopped Jr. at age 11 and then later starting his own barbecue sauce business. He recommends catching a hockey game while nearby Centre Bell, just so long as you are cheering for his beloved Boston Bruins.
Valerie Delgado, Deputy Undersecretary-General Committee Affairs: GAs & ECOSOCs
Meet Valerie (she/her), our wonderful Deputy USG Committees for General Assemblies and ECOSOCs. Hailing from Lima, Peru, Valerie is in her second year at McGill studying Political Science with minors in Economics and Philosophy. This is her seventh year of Model UN, having started in 2016. She is a member of the McGill Delegations Team, joining last Fall semester. She was a Vice Chair at McMUN 2023 and is chairing SSUNS 2023, McMUN’s sister conference. Outside of Model UN, she loves to cook and dance. A fun fact about Valerie is that her second language is Italian. If you have the time, she recommends delegates brave the cold and take a walk in Old Port!
Cat Lu, Deputy Undersecretary-General Committee Affairs: Specialized Committees
Meet Cat (she/her), the amazing Under Secretary General of Committee Affairs for Specialized Committees (SPECs)! Originally from Newton, Massachusetts, only fifteen minutes away from Boston, Cat grew up in the Greater Toronto Area in the heart of Ontario, Canada. Cat is in her second year at McGill University, pursuing a degree in Economics and Political Science. After having served as a Vice Chair for McMUN 2023 and an ongoing member of the McGill Delegation Team where she competes on the Collegiate Model United Nation circuit, Cat is excited to bring her creative and innovative ideas to this year's Specialized Agencies! Outside of academics, Cat is a member of Greek life, Kappa Alpha Theta, and enjoys playing beach volleyball with her friends during the summer. If you happen to be looking for somewhere to eat, Cat recommends Sansotei and Kinton Ramens on St Catherine Street, which are a staple of Montreal cuisine!
Leah Siegel, Deputy Undersecretary-General Committee Affairs: Crises
Meet Leah (she/her), our amazing Deputy Under Secretary General of Committee Affairs for Crises! Originally from Northern Virginia, around the DC area, Leah is in her second-year at McGill, as a U2 student, studying Political Science and Environment. Leah has an impressive background in MUN, having been involved since middle school and having over five years of crises experience! Spectacularly, she was an officer and member on secretariat for her high school’s conference, and for McMUN, she was the Committees Coordinator for Specialized Agencies last year! Outside of MUN, Leah is super interested in soccer, keeping up with the sport closely–especially the North American Women’s Soccer League and La Liga, Spain’s League. Her recommendation for Montreal: If you get the chance, definitely climb Mount Royal (especially at night), and stroll around Old Port!
Giulia Brito Pound, Deputy Director of PR: Sponsorship
Meet Giulia (she/her), our amazing Deputy Director of Public Relations: Sponsorship for McMUN 2024! Giulia is Brazilian-Canadian and is currently pursuing an Honours degree in Political Science with a minor in Environment. Her interest in MUN intensified since coming to Montréal, as she joined McGill's Delegation Team before taking on more involved roles as a coordinator for McMUN last year, as well as a dais member for SSUNS, McMUN’s sister conference. When not involved in MUN, Giulia enjoys exploring the diverse cuisines that Montréal has to offer, and she recommends delegates be sure to explore all the different restaurants Montreal has to offer. In fact, she is currently working as a line cook at an Italian restaurant, showcasing her passion for all things culinary, so don’t hesitate to talk to her about the best spots in Montréal when you see her in January!
Zachary Brousseau, Deputy Director of PR: Branding & Community Engagement
Meet Zach (he/him), the fantastic Deputy Director of PR, Branding & Community Engagement for McMUN 2024! Originally from San Fransisco, Zach has returned to the roots of his father's family by studying in the beautiful province of Quebec. He has been at McGill since 2020, studying Economics and Political Science. Zach has been involved with MUN for a long time; he led his high school MUN conference during the tough years of COVID and chaired a multitude of committees at McMUN and SSUNS, including the challenging but rewarding ICJ committee at McMUN 2023. This time, he's taking charge of McMUN's community relations: the conference's branding and its ceremonies. Zach encourages all conference attendees to make the most of their time in the diverse and multilingual city of Montreal by practicing their French while they visit the city's local businesses.
Julie Ferreyra, Deputy Director of PR: Multimedia
Meet Julie (she/her), our lovely Deputy Public Relations: Multimedia for McMUN! She is French, born and raised in Dubai, but she spent the last few years in Paris. At McGill, she studies Political Science with a minor in Economics, fostering a special interest in politics and communications. This will be her first McMUN ever after last being active in Model UN in high school. In her free time, she serves as a Sports Editor for the Tribune, McGill’s student newspaper and is involved in the the McGill delegation to the Jeux de la Science Politique - a university pan-Canadian Francophone competition. Julie can’t stand tomatoes and loves Montreal, especially in the summer, when it is filled with festivals and events. Even though McMUN is happening in January, Julie looks forward to being in the Sheraton, and be sure to say hi if you see her!