Jaina Doshi

Secretary-General

Year: Senior

Majors: Public Health and Psychology

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The Secretary-General oversees the day-to-day operations of the Officer Corps and the Secretariat. She acts as the point of contact between the Board of Directors and the nonprofit organization. She ensures that BMUN's vast operations are aligned with its overarching educational and philanthropic mission, continuing the 73-year legacy of innovation and excellence.

"Model UN sparked my passion for critical thinking, public speaking, and educational advocacy. BMUN is more than just a conference—it’s a space where students challenge ideas, engage deeply with global issues, and grow into thoughtful leaders. I’m honored to serve as Secretary-General, lead my lovely Secretariat, and help provide that same transformative experience to others at BMUN LXXIV."

Mahima Shyno

Chief of Staff

Year: Senior

Majors: Sociology and Media Studies

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Chief of Staff runs general meetings, teaches procedure and makes sure that BMUN secretariat is a well integrated and a tight knit community! Chief oversees the recruitment process, chair training, procedure tests, and weekly checklists with the USG of Research. Overall, their mission is to ensure that BMUN staff is well-prepared, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic so that they can deliver the best possible conference experience to the delegates.

"Model UN was a defining part of my high school journey; it didn’t just shape my interests, it changed my trajectory. I joined BMUN because I wanted to help create that same experience for other students. Since coming to Berkeley, BMUN has become so much more than just a club—it’s a community of the most brilliant, kind, and driven people I know. As Chief, I’m excited to give back to this community and help cultivate a strong staff to better serve our delegates."

Eric Ho

Treasurer

Year: Senior

Major: EECS

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As Treasurer, Eric manages BMUN's expenses and revenues. This includes sending registration invoices, tracking internal spending, and setting the annual budget for each officer. Overall, the Treasurer ensures that each officer has the resources they need to run a successful conference.

"Model United Nations has been a staple in my life for nearly a decade, empowering me with the skills required to be an effective, diplomatic, confident communicator, learner, and leader. BMUN represents not only an immense educational opportunity for students but also a commitment to learning and participating in a globalized world. I am incredibly grateful for my experiences as a delegate and chair, and I am blessed to work with our amazing secretariat and give back to a community and activity that has such a powerful impact on delegates' lives!"

Jack Lyon

USG of Research

Year: Junior

Majors: Planetary Science and Applied Mathematics

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The USG of Research oversees BMUN head chairs throughout their preparation for conference weekend. Reviewing topic synopses and providing suggestions throughout the year to ensure the research process is accessible for all delegates is the primary focus of the USG of Research. Throughout the year, this USG focuses on preparing daises to deliver the strongest conference possible and allow students to engage with challenging issues foreign and domestic.

"Being able to dive into extremely unique, important topics every year is such an important mission that BMUN supports for both its secretariat and delegates. As USG of Research I am beyond excited to support our mission in promoting valuable debate on critical issues that often don't make the front pages. As someone who grew up with MUN and attended BMUN in high school, it is such a privilege to give back to this invaluable organization."

Nadine Kei Inara

USG of Outreach and Education

Year: Junior

Majors: Data Science and Economics

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Outreach and Education is at the heart of BMUN’s core mission. The staff hosts outreach sessions at local high schools, annual Delegate Workshops, and other events to help students throughout California establish and develop their MUN programs. It is dedicated to making MUN accessible by teaching students about international relations and leadership skills that will last beyond the committee rooms.

“From nurturing social entrepreneurship as a Head Chair on a topic I'm passionate about to organizing outreach sessions, BMUN's education mission has allowed me to grow as an individual while witnessing students grow because of what we do. Serving as USG of Outreach and Education, I am excited to further realize this mission to increase the accessibility of MUN and public speaking and empower students to find their voices in diplomacy and debate."

Chloe Kubeldis

USG of External Relations

Year: Sophomore

Majors: Political Science and History

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The USG of External Relations is the point of contact for schools and clubs interested in BMUN, responding to all email inquiries to info[at]bmun.org. Chloe communicates registration and conference-related information to advisors to ensure a smooth registration, pre-conference preparation, and conference experience. External also leads the registration check-in process on the days prior to the conference.

"BMUN's commitment to expanding access to quality Model UN education is what makes it so uniquely special. As USG of External, I love being part of the team that brings this mission to life through connecting with schools, advisors, and delegates to create an inclusive and impactful experience."

Taylor Lang

USG of Logistics

Year: Senior

Majors: Environmental Economics & Policy and Urban Studies

Minor: Data Science

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The USG of Logistics spearheads organizational operations and event execution on behalf of BMUN. There is a lot of behind-the-scenes work to ensure conference is ready for over 2000 students every March. More specifically, Logistics works with the campus administration to reserve conference venues and committee rooms and coordinate safety and regulation of the event, among other responsibilities. She also works to train our secretariat for event safety properly and manages all of their scheduling.

"Model United Nations was a fundamental part of my high school experience and has ultimately lead me to where I am today! I am so happy that I get to continue sharing the benefits of Model UN with students from all across the world via BMUN! Without Model UN, I feel like I wouldn't have been able to find my voice, passion, and future career! I am so excited to work to make these programs more accessible for all because I know how valuable they are for young people's development! I can't wait to share all the amazing things we have to offer with BMUN LXXIV!!"

Shaan Pathak

USG of Administration

Year: Senior

Majors: Business Administration and Legal Studies

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The USG of Administration manages many of the back-end aspects of BMUN to keep the organization running. This includes designing the website, keeping inventory, and managing all storage facilities to ensure that the club has the required materials to plan conference every year.

"Joining BMUN was one of the most important decisions I made when I arrived at Berkeley, and definitely one of the best. Over the past three years, I've met some of my best friends, had incredible experiences like traveling around the world, and have the privilege of helping to plan and host the best Model UN conference in the world!"

Jadyn Zechariah

Co-USG of Internal Relations

Year: Senior

Major: Political Science

Minor: Human Rights Interdisciplinary

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Internal focuses on integrating new members in a way that brings everyone together, planning and executing all social events for the secretariat, to create a close bond between members and offer innovative ways to socialize. Internal aims to spread BMUN's culture of inclusivity and openness. The most important goal is to ensure that members enjoy their time in BMUN, foster new friendships, and ultimately leave each event feeling loved and valued.

"I love the supportive community and how everyone wants to see each other thrive!"

Ishaan Gupta

Co-USG of Internal Relations

Year: Senior

Majors: Mechanical Engineering and EECS

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Internal focuses on integrating new members in a way that brings everyone together, planning and executing all social events for the secretariat, to create a close bond between members and offer innovative ways to socialize. Internal aims to spread BMUN's culture of inclusivity and openness. The most important goal is to ensure that members enjoy their time in BMUN, foster new friendships, and ultimately leave each event feeling loved and valued.

"Model United Nations was integral in building my public speaking and interpersonal skills, and shaped me into the person I am today. BMUN has been my outlet to ensure that the formative experience I had continues on to the next generation, and I truly believe that mission would be impossible without the dedicated and vibrant community we have built!"

Vernika Gupta

USG of Events

Year: Junior

Majors: Economics and Data Science

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The USG of Events runs our Fall Conference, Saturday Night Event, and closing ceremonies. Serving as the Secretary General for Fall Conference, they organize all head chairs and committees, while also communicating with advisors and delegates for the event. Furthermore, they plan all that is Saturday Night Event to ensure a fun night for all our BMUN delegates. Finally, Vernika is also responsible for providing food for our secretariat throughout the year!

"I am now embarking on my 9th year of Model UN, and I could not be more grateful for all that it has taught me. From research to public speaking, the skills I have learned from MUN are truly immeasurable. Being apart of BMUN has allowed me to spread the beauty that is MUN and it has genuinely been such a fulfilling experience. And with that, I am so excited for BMUN LXXIV!"

Jeslyn Oum

USG of Publications

Year: Sophomore

Major: Political Science

Minor: Public Policy

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The USG of Publications is responsible for all things design, both digital and printed, when it comes to BMUN. Whether it be designing pamphlets for recruitment or outreach, employing the Office of Public Information during conference, or printing all materials necessary for BMUN to function, Publications is essential to the logistical success of BMUN. Serving as the manager of publications, the USG of Publications plays a substantial role in how BMUN’s published materials reach its intended audience: Delegates!

"I’ve been part of the BMUN world since high school—first as a delegate, now as someone lucky enough to help bring it all to life. BMUN was where I learned to collaborate, hone my public speaking skills, and got inspired to learn more about international relations. I can’t wait to help create the kind of experience that made me fall in love with Model UN in the first place! I am super excited for BMUN LXXIV!!"

Nicholas Angelici

USG of Technology

Year: Senior

Majors: Computer Science and Data Science

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The USG of Technology has historically been responsible for running and maintaining BMUN's registration software, Huxley. This year, Tech staff is excited to be working on a brand-new website Aldous! This means reengineering our existing system while adding on new features and quality of life changes so advisors and delegates can register and prepare for BMUN 74 with ease. Tech staff is responsible for making sure we can manage our conference internally as well as externally, as Aldous is the platform on which our chairs will receive and grade papers.

"Model United Nations is a great program that has helped shape both my high school and college experiences! MUN helped to mold me into a confident speaker and a clear writer and I'm proud to say that I've seen our conference have that effect on its delegates. Not only does the program expose so many high school students to important international issues, it also acts as a great medium to develop as a person, as well as a student. I'm excited BMUN LXXIV and the debate that will unfold!"

Kayla Delgado

USG of Media and Alumni Relations

Year: Sophomore

Majors: Political Science and Media Studies

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The USG of Media and Alumni Relations helps capture BMUN’s best moments and keep our community connected, from filming BMUN's promotional videos, to running our social media and documenting events and meetings! MARs also work heavily with our alumni, managing the alumni database, sending out newsletters, and organizing alumni soiree to keep those from BMUN past, connected to BMUN present.

"I love BMUN because it’s allowed me to stay connected to the world of Model UN that I first fell in love with as a high school freshman. While I’m no longer drafting speeches to impress my chairs, I’m now on the other side—helping create a space for students to grow, learn, and find their own voices. BMUN has become more than just an organization to me, it’s shaped my college experience and given me some of my closest friends and most meaningful memories."

Tejas Prakash

USG of Organizations and Philanthropy

Year: Sophomore

Major: Political Science

Minors: Data Science and Public Policy

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The USG of Organizations and Philanthropy works to broaden all partnerships between BMUN and external organizations, whether that be with transportation, food or hotel connections. At the core of the position, it involves working with our conference cause to further BMUN's mission of educational equity. Beyond local partnerships, they also foster relationships with international MUN conferences with past destinations including China, India, and Malta.

"BMUN has been an amazing experience as both a delegate and a member. I'm so excited to give back to the community that made me who I am today while also contributing to BMUN's broader educational mission."