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Learn a little bit more about the people who help to bring all of you together.
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Bob BrownSecretary-General
This year’s Secretary-General, Bob, is a Senior majoring in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy with a double major in International Relations and minor in Political Economy. Bob participated in MSUMUNs XII, XIV and XV as a delegate and loved every moment of it! As a staffer, he served as an Assistant Crisis Director and twice as a Crisis Director. He is an active member of MSUMUN’s sister organization IRO, MSU’s competitive MUN team. Bob is honored to serve as your Secretary-General for MSUMUN XIX, and after being a part of the conference for seven years, he strives to make this the best one yet. When not doing MUN (which is not often) Bob is a Resident Assistant on campus, thoroughly enjoys Spartan Athletics, following obscure elections, and watching Stephen Colbert. He is very excited to continue MSUMUN’s tradition of innovation, and to gavel in its nineteenth session. Go Green!
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Chayse HurleyDeputy Secretary-General
This year’s Deputy Secretary-General, Chayse, is a Junior double majoring in Philosophy and Political Science Pre-Law with a minor in STEPP. Chayse began her MUN journey as a sophomore in high school as a delegate. At MSU she served as the Assistant Chair for UNEP in MSUMUN XVII, the Secretary-General of RCMUN for MSUMUN XVIII and as an active member of MSUMUN’s sister organization IRO, MSU’s competitive MUN team. In addition to her time as Deputy Secretary-General, she is an Intercultural Aide, a mentor for Latino Student Mentoring Program and a Read to Succeed Tutor. For MSUMUN XIX, Chayse is beyond excited to share her passion and love of MUN with everyone!
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Veronica BuschhausUndersecretary-General of Committees
This year’s Undersecretary-General of Committee, Veronica, is a Senior studying World Politics. During her time at MSU, she served as the Chair of SpecPol 2002 for MSUMUN XVII and DISEC 1962 for MSUMUN XVIII. In addition to MSUMUN, Veronica serves as the Vice President of Finance for International Relations Organization, MSUMUN’s sister organization. Prior to MSU, Veronica came to MSUMUN as a delegate! One of her greatest passions is teaching MUN to staffers and delegates! Veronica is excited to see what MSUMUN XIX will bring for both staffers and delegates!
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Matthew RappeUndersecretary-General of Crisis
This year’s Undersecretary-General of Crisis, Matthew, is a senior double majoring in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy and International Relations with a minor in Muslim Studies. Prior to USG of Crisis, Matthew has been apart of the MSUMUN family since freshman year serving as the De Facto Cahir of Iranian Revolution in MSUMUN XVI, the Chair of Kurdish Peace Summit in MSUMUN XVII and the Chair of House of Saud 2022 in MSUMUN XVIII. In addition to MSUMUN, Matthew is an active member of International Relations Organization, MSUMUN’s sister organization. Aside from MUN life, Matthew spends time playing Civ V., watching Star Trek, reading Harry Potter, Lovecraft, and Chesterton, and eating his favorite food—pesto! Matthew is thrilled for the arrival of MSUMUN XIX!
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Monica PhamUndersecretary-General of External Affairs
This year’s Undersecretary-General of External Affairs, Monica, is a Junior studying Human Biology with minors in Pharmacology and Toxicology. Monica started her involvement with MSUMUN back in high school participating as a delegate in MSUMUN XIV to XVI. In her collegiate career, she served as Assistant Crisis Director for Project National Glory in MSUMUN XVII and Assistant Chair for Welcome to the Jungle: 1973 Paris Peace Accords in MSUMUN XVIII. Outside of MSUMUN, Monica likes to spend time volunteering at Sparrow Hospital, staying active in StudentsCare, longboarding and hanging out with her friends! After years of MUN, Monica looks forward to an eventful year for MSUMUN XIX!
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Joshua WebbUndersecretary-General of Finance
This year’s Undersecretary-General of Finance, Joshua, is a Senior studying Economics with a minor in Political Economy. Without much Model UN experience before college, Joshua served as an Assistant Chair in Habitat III for MSUMUN XVI and Chair for ECOFIN in MSUMUN XVII. Due to his love of MUN and finance, Joshua returns as the USG of Finance. He has also participated in MSU’s competitive Model UN team, joining the group in the 2016 MUNE crisis conference in Atlanta. When not doing MUN, Joshua enjoys sushi, working with the Michigan State Fed Challenge, and the best dog in the world, Bear. Joshua is looking forward to the best MSUMUN XIX has to offer!
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Andrew CarpenterUndersecretary-General of
Development This year’s Undersecretary-General of Development, Andrew, is a Junior majoring in International Relations with a minor in Political Economy. He was a delegate starting at MSUMUN XIV. This year, Andrew is returning to the role of USG of Development. Andrew enjoys getting lost in the woods when the sun goes down, eating foods that he can't pronounce, and dodging the draft. He is beyond excited for the arrival of MSUMUN XIX!
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Anna LinUndersecretary-General of
Technology & Operations This year’s Undersecretary-General of Technology and Operations, Anna, is a Junior majoring in International Relations with minors in Asian and Asian Pacific American Studies. She started her MUN career her freshman year at MSU. She served as an Assistant Chair for UNICEF her freshman year and in her sophomore year, she served as an Assistant Chair for Asia Cooperation Dialogue. Outside of MUN, Anna is working with her team to bring the Midwest Asian American Student Union (MAASU) Leadership Summit to MSU in the fall. When Anna has a free minute, you can find her taking a walk along the Red Cedar River, reading on her balcony or grabbing Kung Fu Tea with her friends! She looks forward to the BEST MSUMUN yet!
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Madison Van NatterUndersecretary-General of Internal Affairs
This year’s Undersecretary-General of Internal Affairs, Madison, is a Sophomore studying Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy and International Relations with a minor in German. Madison has been involved with MUN since her freshman year in high school. She served as the Undersecretary-General for three years in high school and Secretary-General her senior year. This past year for MSUMUN XVIII, Madison served as the Assistant Chair for the World Health Organization. In addition to MUN, she is the secretary for MSU Mock Trial, the Vice President for MSU Moot Court and served as the Chair for GLIMUN. Outside of MUN, Mock Trial and Moot Court, Madison loves to sing and enjoys musicals. Madison is eager for the arrival of MSUMUN XIX!
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Jillian RineyChief of Staff
This year’s Chief of Staff, Jillian, is a Sophomore studying International Relations and minoring in Spanish and Arabic. This will be her seventh year doing MUN and second year in MSUMUN. Outside of MSUMUN, Jillian is a part of International Relations Organization, MSU’s competitive MUN team. She currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Technology and Operations and an award winner for the team. She loves skiing, snowboarding, traveling, and hanging out with her labradoodle when she has a free moment from MUN! Jillian is super excited to serve as the Chief of Staff and is determined to make MSUMUN XIX the best one yet!
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Dana McDorman-KolataSecretary-General of RCMUN VIII
This year’s Secretary-General of RCMUN VIII, Dana, is a Junior majoring in International Relations with a minor in Environmental Studies. Dana’s involvement with MSUMUN included being an Assistant Chair in the Arctic Council for MSUMUN XVII and serving as USG of Internal Affairs for MSUMUN XVIII. In her time outside of MSUMUN, she hangs out with her dog Moisel and is a Political Intern for the Sierra Club. Dana is excited to continue the excellence of RCMUN as she gavels in its eighth session! Go Green!
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Committee Spotlight
We also love to highlight the work of our Senior Staff and Junior Staff, and will do so leading up to conference weekend. Take the chance to get to know some of the students who help ensure your committee experience is amazing!
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