MEET our SECRETARIAT
Secretary-General
Marvin Lee
Marvin is a senior from Nashville, TN, majoring in Public Policy and Peace, War, and Defense with a Business minor. He first got involved with Model UN during his first year at Case Western Reserve University and continued after transferring to UNC, where he competes on the collegiate circuit and has led the team as Head Delegate. He served as Director of Logistics for UNCMUNC XVI and was the head chair for the Carmen Sandiego crisis at UNCMUNC XV. Marvin is grateful and thrilled to be running UNCMUNC XVII as Secretary-General, and outside of CIRA, you can find Marvin in the press box as a sportswriter for The Daily Tar Heel, listening to an inordinate amount of music, and riding buses as an intern for the MBTA and WMATA.
Director-General
Pranav Nemani
Pranav Nemani is a junior hailing from Cary, NC, by way of Wisconsin, double-majoring in Public Policy and Advertising and Public Relations. He started his involvement in Model UN in his freshman year at UNC after being an on-paper (but nothing else) member in high school. He competes on the collegiate circuit with CarolinaMUN and says he hates MUN but has somehow been to 5 conferences in two years. He general staffed UNCMUNC XV and served as the Under-Secretary-General of General Assemblies at UNCMUNC XVI. Outside of CIRA, you can find Pranav in depressive states when the Packers lose, watching incredibly sad UNC games, listening to country music, teaching kids how to swim so they can get D1 offers unlike himself, and galavanting across North America.
Chief of Staff
Kayla Giset
Kayla is a junior Public Policy and English double major and PPE minor from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. When she’s not building Star Wars Legos or writing movie reviews (thecinemagazine.com– shameless plug), there’s no secret third option because that’s what she loves doing. You will almost always find her deeply invested in a cheesy romance novel and, if the time of day is right, singing and dancing to country music! She’s been competing in MUN since high school, and in a shocking turn of events, has continued doing so into her third year at UNC. UNCMUNC (and all the people she’s met through it) has become a staple of her college experience, and she can’t wait to share it all with you guys. See y’all in November, and Go Heels!
Director of
Delegate Affairs
Sunhee Frecker
Sunhee Frecker is a senior from Wake Forest, NC, majoring in Peace, War, and Defense (PWAD) and Economics with a minor in Journalism. She started Model UN in high school (holy unc) and has been traveling the circuit ever since. Sunhee also serves as the Vice President for the Carolina International Relations Association, UNCMUNC’s parent organization. When she’s not double del-ing or emailing head dels, she loves to watch Carolina basketball, listen to new music, and try new foods on Franklin St! Feel free to reach out to her with questions about anything UNCMUNC (except how to pronounce her position title)!
Director of Logistics
Irine Raju
Irine is a junior from Cary, NC majoring in Political Science and Peace, War, and Defense. She’s been doing Model UN since sophomore year of high school and was Head Delegate of UNC’s travel team last year. When she is not spending an abnormal amount of time doing MUN, she is watching rom coms, playing soccer, or at another overpriced coffee shop. She was a USG for UNCMUNC last year and is extremely excited to be Director of Logistics this year. She cannot wait to see delegates from the circuit again and to meet new delegates at UNCMUNC XVII!!!
Director of Operations
Jordyn Viviers
Jordyn Viviers is a sophomore from Chapel Hill, NC, majoring in Applied Sciences with a minor in Studio Arts and Statistics. Starting in 8th grade, Jordyn found her love for Model UN despite no intention to do anything related in her future career. She is excited to be a part of UNCMUNC and looks forward to getting to organize MUN at the school that was her favorite to compete at in high school. Besides Model UN, she is most likely found on the field hockey field or running around campus with a box of robotics gadgets in her hands. She loves to do art, write poetry, go hiking, and just have a good time with her friends.
Dylan Lithgow is a sophomore splitting his roots between Philly and Raleigh and double-majoring in Business and Political Science with an Economics minor. Sparked by high school Youth and Government, Dylan recently joined Model UN to prep for a career blending law and business. When he’s not studying, you’ll catch him shooting hoops at Woolen Gym or working out at the SRC. Dylan also researches under Grata Connects to support Orange County’s homeless population and drive environmental cleanups. If you’re looking to find him outside of these places, check Moge Tea, as that’s where he fuels his work with some boba.
Director of Public Relations
Dylan Lithgow
Chief Financial Officer
Anushka Jose
Anushka Jose is a junior from Cary, NC majoring in Business Administration and Economics! She first joined Model UN her sophomore year of high school, and she is excited to be a part of UNCMUNC this year. She loves working at BeAM (UNC’s beautiful makerspace) where she is almost always making something she definitely doesn’t need. Other than that, she can be found at Panera Bread with her sip club drink, running escape rooms, or quad rotting. She can’t wait to meet all you delegates, and she hopes everyone has a blast!
Director of Training
Evan Seifer
Evan is a junior from Miami, FL, majoring in coloring******* Business Administration and Data Science. He has been doing MUN ever since his freshman year of high school as a crisis specialist and has attended more conferences than he can remember (ask him which ones he has won). Outside of MUN, he enjoys 3D modeling and making physical projects in the Makerspace. He is incredibly excited for UNCMUNC XVII (the best one ever), and can not wait to meet all you delegates. He hopes everyone has a spectacular conference!
Co-Director of Academic AffAIRS
Aiden Lang
Aiden Lang is a UNC Honors sophomore from Grimesland, North Carolina, studying Biology and History. Aiden has been an ardent delegate for years, serving as his highscool’s Head Delegate and leading them to their first ever delegation award. He has attended countless conferences across the East Coast in his trademark tan suit. Aiden is bringing his experience to serve as Co-Director of Academic Affairs. He is also running a historical dynamic crisis committee this year (it’s gonna be the best), so check out our committees and see what nerdy subject he chooses. Aiden is beyond excited to orchestrate the best UNCMUNC America has seen yet.
Rohan is a junior from Cary, North Carolina, majoring in Biology and Chemistry. He’s been involved in MUN since high school, and has served as both a crisis staffer & CD at the last two UNCMUNCs. When he’s not doomscrolling, his favorite activities are watching/playing sports and going on impromptu side quests. After also having competed at a few collegiate conferences, his favorite part about MUN is being able to ragebait delegates, and is looking forward to doing so as both a co-Director of Academic Affairs and Crisis Chair at UNCMUNC XVII!
Co-Director of Academic Affairs
Rohan pruthi
Director of Communications
Luke Sheldon
Luke Sheldon is a Sophomore from Boston studying Public Policy, Economics, and Portuguese. He started Model UN as a freshman in high school and has been in love with policy-making since. Luke is especially passionate about aviation and hopes to work in aviation policy and law, using his experience as a Pilot to advocate for airline pilots and help shape safer regulations in the industry. In CIRA, he is honored to be leading the design and communications team for UNCMUNC! Outside of CIRA, Luke serves as co-president of the UNC Flying Club and is involved in UNC’s administration, where he works with university leadership on issues affecting the freshman community. Luke is so excited to welcome delegates this November and help make UNCMUNC an unforgettable weekend!
Director of Design
Ashna Singh
Ashna is a sophomore from Jersey City, NJ, and is double-majoring in Business Administration and Data Science. She joined Model UN in her junior year of high school and loved it ever since. Since then, she has served as a head chair for MUNCH XXVI and competed in conferences with CarolinaMUN Team. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, biking, and sidequesting with her friends. She is super excited to be helping plan the best conference on the circuit this year and encourages you all to buy a shot glass while you’re here!
Under-Secretary-General of General Assemblies
Charlotte Deaton
Charlotte is a junior from Garner, North Carolina and is double majoring in Political Science and Contemporary European Studies. She has been a part of both staffing conferences at UNC and being a CarolinaMUN travel team delegate since her freshman year. She’s had a really great time, and decided to get as involved with Model UN as possible while staying on top of her work! In her spare time, she can be found reading, listening to music, being nosy, and studying her favorite animal, the capybara! She’s very excited to meet new people and do everything she can to ensure the delegates at UNCMUNC XVII have the best time ever!
Under-secretary-general of specialized bodies
Liam Kiley
Liam is a junior from Apex, North Carolina and is majoring in Political Science and Statistics with a minor in Music. He has been involved in Model UN since his sophomore year of high school, is a member of the CarolinaMUN travel team, and has been in secretariat for both UNC Model UN Conferences. Outside of Model UN, Liam enjoys cycling, playing the bassoon, and conducting polling on campus.
Under-Secretary-General of Crisis Committees
Valentine Giret
Valentine is a sophomore from New York City majoring in Neuroscience at UNC. She has been involved in Model UN since high school, where she served as a Head Delegate, and she now competes with the CarolinaMUN travel team. Outside of MUN, she enjoys conducting neuroscience research, sewing her own clothes, and trying new restaurants on Franklin Street with friends. Valentine is thrilled to see UNCMUNC XVII's crisis committees (especially the JCC) come to life, and she can't wait for everyone to have an amazing weekend!
Under-secretary-general of crisis committees
Bradley Swayne
Bradley is a sophomore from Winston Salem, NC and is majoring in Business Administration (Business of Health) and Psychology. He started his high school’s MUN club and fell in love with it. He’s excited to help run the best and most fun conference in the circuit! Outside of MUN he enjoys building Star Wars Legos, eating Chipotle, and watching Family Guy. He’s looking forward to a great conference and meeting everyone!
Under-Secretary-General of
Non-Traditional
Crisis Committees
Jackson Wellons
Jackson is a sophomore from Summerfield, North Carolina and is majoring in Political Science and Economics with a minor in data science. He has been involved with Model UN since his first week of high school and has been heavily involved ever since. He currently serves as Director of Campus Affairs for CIRA and served as head chair for a crisis committee at MUNCH XXVI. Outside of committee, Jackson loves hiking, kayaking, and watching Modern Family. He looks forward to making UNCMUNC the best collegiate MUN conference ever!
Senior Advisor
Rithik Kulkarni
Rithik is a Grad Student at NC State studying Computer Science from Charlotte, North Carolina. With over a decade of MUN experience, he founded NC State’s travel team three years ago and has been involved with UNCMUNC for five years now, whether as staff or a delegate (OLD and unc asf). In his free time, he is a piano teacher/content creator and loves playing chess, sports, and video games with his friends. Rithik is incredibly excited to see how delegates will shape his final UNCMUNC experience!