DIRECTORS

Sebastian Ramirez Feune

SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND HUMANITARIAN COMMITTEE

My name is Sebastian Ramirez Feune! I am a Junior in Dunster House studying Government with a secondary in Economics. I will be directing the SOCHUM this conference, focusing on the topic of the Preservation of Indigenous Cultures and Traditions. I have directed in HMUN Boston and HMUN China and care deeply about elevating topics affecting marginalized communities within these conferences. I am thrilled about the incredible experiences awaiting all of us in India. Can't wait to see you there!

Patil Djerdjerian

SPECIAL POLITICAL AND DECOLONIZATION COMMITTEE

Patil is a sophomore studying Government and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations with a language citation in French. She is Canadian, originally Armenian, and was born and raised in Dubai. Growing up with a culturally diverse background in a cosmopolitan city sparked her interest in international affairs, which led her to participate in Model UN throughout high school and at Harvard as a Director for HMUN China 2023 and HMUN 2024 and Under-Secretary-General for Host Affairs for the inaugural HNMUN Africa 2024 conference. Outside of Model UN, she is involved in the Harvard Undergraduate Foreign Policy Initiative and Armenian Student Association. In her free time, she likes to read, travel and excessively drink coffee. She is very excited to join the HMUN India team and can’t wait to meet you all!

Selam Ambaw

DISARMAMENT & INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

Hello! My name is Selam Ambaw, director for the Disarmament and International Security Committee at HMUN India 2024. I am a rising senior at Harvard College studying sociology, linguistics and religion. Extracurricularly and professionally, I have some background in civic and legal advocacy, as well as an interest in humanitarian law and ethical frameworks — all of which I am grateful to explore through MUN. I loved staffing HMUN India in the past, from interaction with the delegates to getting to immerse myself in the rich and ranging culture in my time outside of committee. So looking forward to meeting you, and having a wonderful conference!

Allegra Wong

WORLD CONFERENCES ON WOMEN

Hi everyone! I’m Allegra Wong, and I am so excited to be your Director for the World Conference on Women this year! I’m a rising Junior at Harvard, originally from New York City. I’m planning on concentrating in Social Studies and Computer Science but I’ve really loved taking all kinds of different classes so feel free to ask me about anything. Beyond Model UN, I’m involved in several clubs on campus including the Harvard Independent (our oldest weekly newspaper!) and Tech for Social Good where I serve on the Ethics board. I also love to play tennis both with friends and on our club team, and explore new spots in Boston on bike. I’m truly cannot wait to meet you all in August— I am confident this committee will be a memorable experience. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, I am more than happy to answer any concerns about committee or otherwise!

Addason Harris

SPECIAL SUMMIT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

My name is Addason Harris, and I am a rising junior at Harvard College. I study integrative biology on the marine biology pathway, and I will be directing the Special Summit on Climate Change. HMUN India will be my fifth Harvard MUN conference, and I have staffed HMUN and HNMUN twice each. Besides HMUN, I am involved in Expressions Dance Company, the Harvard Undergraduate Foreign Policy Initiative, as well as the Boston Intercollegiate Government and the Harvard Undergraduate Clean Energy Group. I look forward to directing at HMUN India, and I am excited to conduct debate on such a controversial, but innovative and important topic.

Taryn Riddle

WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION

I am a 3rd-year student at Harvard College concentrating in Economics, South Asia Studies, and Near Eastern Languages. This will be my 3rd and last year at HMUN India, and it is truly one of the most special conferences we offer here at HMUN! Outside of our India edition, as well as working as an Analyst with Harvard College Consulting Group and a Research Associate with Harvard Kennedy School of Government Library.

Bobby Degeratu

COMMISSION ON CRIME PREVENTION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Bobby Degeratu is a rising senior concentrating in history with a secondary in government living in Cabot House. On campus, he is involved with various pre-law and volunteer organizations like the Undergraduate Law Review and the CHANCE tutoring program. He joined Model UN his sophomore year of high school, and has staffed numerous iterations of HMUN and HNMUN since. In his spare time, Bobby enjoys writing, listening to music, and spending time with friends. He is excited to bring the CCPCJ to India and facilitate exciting debate on cybercrime and cryptocurrency fraud!

Victor Arruda

PRESS CORPS

Victor is a rising senior at Harvard concentrating in Government and Art, Film, and Visual Studies. He is originally from Recife, Brazil.

Victor has been involved with Model UN since high school. At Harvard, he has staffed and organized several MUN conferences. He was a director at HMUN and HNMUN Boston, HMUN China 2023, and has been on the Secretariat for HNMUN-LA. Most importantly, he directed the UNSC committee at HMUN India 2022, and is beyond excited to return to the conference this year!

Outside of MUN, Victor works as a Multimedia Production Intern at the Harvard Admissions Office, where he creates digital content for Harvard's social media platforms. He is also engaged with the Harvard Brazilian Association and FIG., the campus fashion magazine. In his spare time, he enjoys watching movies, taking photographs, and writing music reviews.

Sahil Kuchlous

Ved Pant

UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL (SPECIALIZED AGENCIES)

Sahil(to the left): "Dear Delegates, My name is Sahil Kuchlous, and I look forward to serving as your director of the UNSC at HMUN India 2024! I am a junior at Harvard College concentrating in Computer Science with a secondary in Mathematics. I grew up in Bangalore, a city in South India, and began my MUN journey as a freshman in high school. My school had an amazing and passionate culture of MUN, and my seniors inspired me to try it out myself; I have not looked back since. In high school, I participated actively in the MUN team and helped organize our own MUN, serving 3 years on the secretariat. I have now chaired multiple conferences at Harvard as well, including directing the UNSC and DISEC at HMUN India. I also compete on the Harvard MUN team!"

Ved(to the right): Ved is a freshman from Mumbai studying Applied Math and (TBD) at Harvard. He is directing the UNSC at HMUN India, and is excited to bring a blend of crisis and GA elements to his committee this year. As a former HMUN India delegate and assistant director, this conference is very close to his heart and he looks forward to returning to and engaging with the HMUN India community for a third time! On campus, Ved is also a part of Harvard's Intercollegiate MUN Team and is involved with Harvard Student Agencies and the Harvard College Consulting Group.

Caleb Thompson

Andrea Arantza Trujillo

Topic: Mexico, 1994: 'Dedazos', Perfect Dictatorships, and Assassinations (SPECIALIZED AGENCIES)

Caleb(to the left): Hello everyone! My name is Caleb Thompson, and I am from a small town called New Castle in Western Colorado. I am a rising sophomore at Harvard concentrating in Applied Mathematics and Economics. Growing up, I had the opportunity to embark on several impactful trips with my family, including month-long visits in Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan, which sparked a passion for learning more about the world. For my senior year of high school, I had the opportunity to expand my knowledge of the world even more by living in Adana, Turkey as an exchange student. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano, learning new languages, and spending time outside. Whether I am hiking or discussing foreign policy, exploration and curiosity unite my passions. I will be directing Mexico 1994 at HMUN India, and I can't wait to see the creative and collaborative solutions you guys come up with over the course of the committee.

Andy(to the right): Hello! My name is Andrea Gonzalez Trujillo. I am a freshman studying Biomedical Engineering with a concurrent master's in chemistry and secondary in Global Health. I will be the Crisis Director for "Mexico 1994". I am so excited to be a part of HMUN India! I chose HMUN India because of the cultural immersion and the incredible team I'll work with. I am most looking forward to working with my ADs during conference. Beyond HMUN, I am part of Harvard's ICMUN team. I also enjoy being a volunteer at Harvard's Homeless Shelter, EVKids, and the HCC. Some of my personal hobbies include cooking and watching stand-up comedy.

Dhriti Vadlakonda

Olivia Serio

Topic: The Court of Akbar the Great, 1580 C.E. (**SPECIALIZED AGENCIES*)**

Dhriti(to the left): "My name is Dhriti Vadlakonda, and I will be your director! I am a sophomore at the college, originally from Columbia, Maryland. I will be concentrating in Biomedical Engineering. Outside of Model UN, I dance with Harvard Ghungroo, sing with the Radcliffe Pitches acapella group, and compete with Harvard Mock Trial. In my free time, I love to go out and explore new places in Boston with my friends, jam out to Bollywood music in my dorm, and watch LOTS of TV (when time permits lol).

I joined Harvard’s Intercollegiate Model UN team my freshman year! I had never done anything MUN-related before, but I quickly fell in love with the challenge of the sport and the lively community. MUN has sparked new interests in international relations, diplomacy, and policy for me, which was so eye-opening because I have always been a #WomaninSTEM. On top of all that, I believe the best part of MUN is making new friends from diverse backgrounds through committee sessions, after parties, and early-morning Starbucks adventures!

I want to wish you all the best of luck in your preparations for this crisis committee. I am confident that you all will absolutely dominate and make this a memorable experience. If you have any questions or concerns leading up to the conference, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Olivia(to the right): Hi! My name is Liv Serio, I'm a first year at Harvard, and I plan to study English and Economics. I am going to be a crisis director at HMUN India this year and I cannot wait to meet all of the delegates! I am a director and compete on Harvard's Intercollegiate Model UN team, I have staffed both of Harvard's Boston conferences, and this year is my fifth year doing MUN. Outside of MUN, you can find me reading, hiking, or swimming during the summer and consulting or working in politics during the school year. Over the summer, I will be spending most of my time studying abroad at Oxford before flying over to India for our amazing conference!