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Jillian RineySecretary-General (she/her)
Our Secretary-General this year is Jillian Riney. Jillian is a senior studying International Relations, Comparative Cultures and Politics, and Arabic. She’s been a member of MSUMUN and IRO since her freshman year and has served on both Secretariat and E-Board. She’s undergone a long tenure in the MUN community at MSU, from fighting a bus conglomerate (that cannot be named) to spending a year planning a conference that never happened—she knows a thing or two, because she’s seen a thing or two. She is looking forward to overcoming the challenges of this year and putting forth a safe and successful MSUMUN XX for you all.
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Emily Hanson
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Deputy Secretary-General (she/her)
This year’s Deputy Secretary-General, Emily Hanson, is a junior majoring in Political Theory and International Relations with a minor in Political Economy. Although she did not have the chance to participate in Model United Nations in high school, she began her career as an assistant chair for Tyrannical Tin at MSUMUN XIX and was lucky to serve as Secretary General of RCMUN IX. Aside from MSUMUN, Emily is also an active member of MSU’s travel model UN team, having won an award in Montreal earlier this year. When she--rarely--has a free moment, Emily enjoys debating political theory with anyone that’s willing, reading books she barely understands, cooking, and accidentally ordering 600 t-shirts from Custom Ink. Emily is incredibly excited to work with students and advisors to make MSUMUN XX (finally) happen!
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David MorseUndersecretary-General of Committees (he/him)
This year’s Undersecretary-General of Committees, David, is a Senior majoring in Environmental Engineering, with minors in Sociology and Environmental and Sustainability Studies. David was first exposed to Model UN when he served as an Assistant Chair for the UNEP committee during MSUMUN XVII. He quickly fell in love with all that MSUMUN had to offer and went on to serve as the Chair of WHO during MSUMUN XVIII and the Chair of FAO during MSUMUN XIX. In addition to MSUMUN, David is also a resident assistant on campus, a chemistry tutor for first year engineers, and a member of Engineers without Borders. He also enjoys exploring MSU's beautiful campus and finding new podcasts to listen to. David is incredibly excited to help make MSUMUN XX spectacular for all those involved!
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Audie GugliemelloUndersecretary-General of Crisis (he/him)
This year’s Undersecretary-General of Crisis, Audie, is a senior with majors in Social Relations & Policy and Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy. He first attended MSUMUN as a high school delegate at MSUMUN XV. In college, he has served as an Assistant Crisis Director for the French side of the Franco-Algerian Decolonization JCC, as an Assistant Crisis Director for the Haitian Revolution, and as the Chair of Last Queen of Hawaii. Outside of MSUMUN, he enjoys drinking tea and playing board games with friends. He is thrilled to be working with staffers to make the crisis side of MSUMUN XX an unforgettable experience for everyone!
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Justin FernandoUndersecretary-General of External Affairs (he/him)
This year's Undersecretary-General of External Affairs, Justin, is a sophomore double majoring in Social Relations & Policy and Criminal Justice, with a minor in Peace & Justice Studies. Before joining our staff, Justin competed once at RCMUN and twice at MSUMUN, and recently served as Assistant Crisis Chair for The Last Queen of Hawaii. In addition to MSUMUN, he is also the Service Chair for Kappa Alpha Pi, and the Affiliate Rep for DreaMSU. In his free time, Justin enjoys listening to music, riding his bike around campus, and hanging out with friends. He is looking forward to ensuring that MSUMUN XX is successful and an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
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Sloane FisherUndersecretary-General of Finance (she/her)
This year's Undersecretary-General of Finance, Sloane, is a sophomore studying International Relations and Economics. She had her first experience with MUN in eighth grade, returning to MUN freshman year of college after taking a break to pursue music in high school. She joined the organization as an Assistant Crisis Director for When The Music Stops: 2008 Financial Crisis. Outside of MSUMUN, Sloane is a member of MSU's Kappa Omega Alpha pre-law and public policy fraternity. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, making art, and playing minecraft. Sloane can't wait to help make MSUMUN XX '21 the best conference yet.
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Ashley VassalloUndersecretary-General of Technology (she/her)
This year’s Undersecretary-General of Technology is Ashley, who is a Senior studying International Relations with a minor in STEPPS (Science, Technology, Environment and Public Policy). She began her involvement in MUN during college when she was an Assistant Chair for the Asia Cooperation Dialogue for MSUMUN XVIII, and the following year as an Assistant Crisis Director for the First Anglo Sikh War Joint Crisis Committee for MSUMUN XIX. This is her second year in Secretariat, after previously serving as the Chief of Staff. Outside of MSUMUN, she works as a congressional intern at the state capitol. Ashley enjoys spending her free time with friends, watching movies, going outside, and baking all sorts of treats! Ashley is excited to work hard to make the next MSUMUN an amazing experience for all delegates and staff!
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Max ValentiUndersecretary-General of Development (he/him)
Serving as this year's Undersecretary General of Development is Max Valenti. Max is a Junior majoring in Hospitality Business and has been a part of the MSUMUN organization ever since first attending RCMUN II as a delegate almost 8 years ago. In recent years he has served as an Assistant Chair for FPAQ as well as the Crisis Director for the 1964 Disney Executive Board committee. Max also serves as the COO of Destination Auction. In his limited free time, Max enjoys slowing down his day with reading, watching movies, and eating adventurous new foods. Max is very excited to be a part of such a wonderful organization and hopes that this MSUMUN will be the best one yet!
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Laith MihyarUndersecretary-General of Operations (he/him)
This year’s Undersecretary-General of Operations, Laith, is a junior triple-majoring in International Relations, Comparative Cultures & Politics, and Arabic, and minoring in Muslim Studies and Political Economy. He has served on Secretariat for MSUMUN XX ‘20 as the USG of Technology and as an Assistant Chair for The Organization of Islamic Cooperation in MSUMUN XIX. Outside of MSUMUN, Laith is the Treasurer of the MSU ACLU chapter and works at Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Office under the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. In his free time, Laith likes working out, playing video games, and playing basketball with friends. He's looking forward to making sure MSUMUN XX ‘21 builds off of the hard work of last year’s staff and is the most memorable conference yet!
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Emily Douponce Secretary-General of RCMUN X (she/her)
This year's Secretary-General of RCMUN X is Emily Douponce. She is a junior studying Political Science/Pre-law with a minor in Law, Justice, and Public Policy. This will be her third year doing Model UN, as her MUN career began her Freshman year of college as assistant chair of FAO during MSUMUN XIX. She was also chair of WMO for MSUMUN XX ‘20. Although only beginning Model UN in college, her love for MUN has grown exponentially for this organization. Outside of MSUMUN, she is a member of Michigan State’s Club Pompon Team. She also holds a work study with the Charitable Trust Division at the Attorney General’s Office. She enjoys spending her free time with her family/dogs, going on car rides/trips with her friends, and binging Law & Order: SVU again and again. Emily is excited and humbled to be able to gavel in the 10th anniversary of RCMUN. She hopes to make it the best one yet!
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Chloe Weigel
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Chief of Staff (she/her)This year's Chief of Staff is Chloe, who is a Sophomore studying Social Relations and Policy and History. This will be her sixth year doing Model UN, as her MUN career began her Freshman year of high school when she attended multiple conferences as a delegate including MSUMUN XVI. Since then her passion for MUN has only grown, and she continued her MUN career in college serving as Assistant chair in Nelson Mandela's Cabinet as a Freshman at MSU. She is an active member and Assistant Vice President of Conference Preparation for the International Relations Organization (IRO), which is the sister organization of MSUMUN. In addition to MUN, she spends her time interning at the Capital and working as a member of MSU's Live On Campus Crew. When she's not doing something MUN related she enjoys reading, hanging with friends, drinking way too much coffee, and of course, watching Netflix. Chloe is so excited to help put on MSUMUN XX '21, and cannot wait to make this conference the best one yet.
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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!