Elise McKenna
Director-General

Elise is a sophomore considering majoring in finance in the McDonough School of Business while also minoring in biology. She has been actively involved in Model UN and debate since high school and last year was dUSG of Cabinets. She also spends her time participating in GAAP and for Georgetown's student-run business, The Corp. Apart from NAIMUN Elise enjoys running, eating at different ethnic restaurants, dancing, and snowboarding (though not very well!)

Kelsie Wilhelm
Executive Assistant

Kelsie is a sophomore in the Walsh School of Foreign Service. Born and raised in Japan, she more recently hails from Moorestown, NJ, where she was very involved in Model UN throughout high school. A Science, Technology, and International Affairs major, Kelsie’s interests center on the interplay between health, economics, and political stability. After serving as Assistant Director of Programming for NAIMUN XLVI, she is very excited to be a part of NAIMUN XLVII and looks forward to making this conference a memorable experience for all delegates.

Emily Bertsche
Chief of Staff

Emily Bertsche is a proud member of the Walsh School of Foreign Service Class of 2012, hailing from the frigid but lovely Chicago, Illinois. After a wonderful run on the SOCHUM dais last year, she is excited to join this year's Secretariat to help make NAIMUN XLVII an unparalleled success. When she's not busy with her Chief of Staff duties, she can be found at the National Zoo with her panda friends, teaching swim lessons at her local YWCA or rooting for her cursed but beloved Cubbies (This is our year!).

Jessie Robbins
Director of Registration

Jessie Robbins, a School of Foreign Service student in the class of 2012, is excited to bring her energy and enthusiasm to NAIMUN XLVII as Director of Registration. Since she did not have the opportunity to participate in a model UN program in high school, she is especially committed to bringing the NAIMUN experience to all high schoolers, especially those who may not have attended in the past. When not answering moderator emails, Jessie enjoys riding horses, reading, and running.

Chris Butterfield
Director of Business and Technology

Chris is a sophmore in the McDonough School of Business interested in Accounting and Finance. He first joined the NAIMUN family in his freshman year as Director of Technology, and is committed to making NAIMUN XLVII an awesome experience for everyone. Despite his strong interest in business, he is also very committed to on-campus programming. As a Resident Assistant this year in a freshman residence hall, he looks forward to many unique challenges, and hopes there will still be some time for running and hanging out with friends.

Joan Xie
Director of Marketing

Joan is a prospective International Political Economics major in the SFS class of 2012. She comes from Philadelphia, PA but has found a second home at Georgetown and in DC. Apart from NAIMUN, Joan is also involved in the College Democrats and Hilltop Consultants. In her free time, she enjoys exploring restaurants on M Street and reading the Economist. She is looking forward to serving as Director of Marketing for NAIMUN XLVII and can't wait for February!

Brendan Thompson
Director of Programming

Brendan Thompson, a member of the School of Foreign Service class of 2012 hailing from Chicago, is proud to spend [live] her second NAIMUN as the Director of Programming. Brendan plans on combining her five years of Model UN conference experience with her many ideas and organizational skills to create an exciting and full schedule for NAIMUN XLVII. When Brendan is not devoting her life to improving Hilltop Madness or chasing down committee speakers, she can be found playing frisbee for Georgetown's Women's Ultimate Team or serving drinks in the library coffee house (quite often to other secretariat members).

Ishita Kohli
Assistant Director of Programming

Ishita Kohli is a freshman in the SFS and a proud new member of the NAIMUN family. Born and raised in the UAE and Singapore, Ishita participated in Model UN in High School and is excited to be working behind the scenes at this year’s NAIMUN XLVII. When not being Brendan’s minion, you will probably find Ishita in her Manchester United jersey working at The Voice, a Georgetown newsmagazine, or dancing in Bulldog Bhangra. She is eager to help make the NAIMUN experience amazing for every delegate that walks through the doors in February.

Joseph Luk
Director of Creative Operations

Joe Luk is a junior pursuing a Science, Technology, and International Affairs major in the School of Foreign Service. He was born in Orange, California but has lived in Hong Kong since the age of three. In his free time, he occasionally likes to escape campus with Outdoor Education, as well as teach people how to use chopsticks. With two years of NAIMUN experience as a Crisis Analyst and a Director, he looks forward to crafting the new position of Director of Creative Operations, which has already taken him to face the challenges of creating a promotional video, T-shirt designs, and thematic artwork for NAIMUN.

Robert Chedid
Director of Worksuite

Rob Chedid is a senior in the McDonough School of Business double majoring in Finance and Marketing. A North Brunswick, NJ native, Rob served as Director of Worksuite at NAIMUN XLVI and is enthusiastic to put his experience to work to make his last NAIMUN a truly unforgettable one. In his limited free time Rob enjoys reading up on the latest news in the capital markets and Middle Eastern affairs, dancing to David Guetta, and mastering new musical instruments.

Dave Hammerman & Laura Kresse
Directors of Security

Dave is a junior in McDonough School of Business majoring in International Business with a Spanish minor. Laura is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service, majoring in International Politics with a concentration in Security Studies with a certificate in International Development. Dave was born and raised in big NYC and as such is a HUGE fan of the Yankees, the Giants and Japanese tourists! A true Hamburger, Laura spent most of her youth in Hamburg, Germany before heading off to various boarding schools all over the globe. They enjoy movies such as Men in Black, Mission Impossible, the Bourne Trilogy, James Bond, and don’t forget Austin Powers. When not dedicated to NAIMUN, they frequently hit up shooting ranges around DC or roam Georgetown’s campus for suspicious activity. They also enjoy and appreciate Hershey Kisses.

Hannah Ensler-Rivel
USG General Assemblies

Hannah is a junior in the School of Foreign Service, majoring in International Politics, with a focus on International Law. She originally hails from Brooklyn, NY where she participated in Model UN all throughout high school. Her NAIMUN experience began freshman year when she was a Rapp on the UNHCR and continued sophomore year when she became dUSG of General Assemblies. She is thrilled to continue working with GAs as the USG this year. When Hannah is not working on NAIMUN, she plays for the Georgetown Women's Rugby team and teaches an SAT reading class to local high school students.

Brian Sergi
dUSG General Assemblies

Brian Sergi is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service, contemplating a major in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. In addition to avidly participating in Georgetown’s Model UN program, he also enjoys playing Ultimate for Georgetown’s own “Catholic Justice” Frisbee team, as well as grilling juicy, half-pound burgers with the Georgetown University Grilling Society. In his free time, Brian listens to music of all genres, reads classic works of literature, and searches for Georgetown’s legendary tunnels. Attending the conference first as a delegate and then serving as Director for last year’s Sixth Committee: Legal, this will be his sixth NAIMUN.

Hijab Shah
USG ECOSOCs

Hijab was born in England, grew up in Pakistan, went to an international high school in Saudi Arabia, and now is a junior in the School of Foreign Service. She is majoring in Culture and Politics, concentrating on Journalism and the Media. Her long love affair with Model UN began in high school, and they have been a steady couple ever since. Apart from being a member of Georgetown's International Relations Club, Hijab also works at the University's student newspaper, The Hoya, and is a member of Awaaz, Georgetown's South Asian theatre ensemble. Having served as USG of ECOSOCs at NAIMUN XLVI, she is excited to return to her favorite organ once again!

Brendan Viola
dUSG ECOSOCs

Brendan is a Freshman in the McDonough School of Business and plans to major in International Business and Finance, with a potential minor in Mandarin Chinese. Brendan was a Director for Georgetown’s collegiate NCSC conference (pictured) and was involved in many Model UN simulations in high school, including NAIMUN in 2009, and is eager to improve upon the fantastic experience he had last year as a Head Delegate in an ECOSOC committee. When he’s not devoting his life to Georgetown’s International Relations Club and the varied demands of lovely ECOSOCs USG Hijab Shah, Brendan enjoys spending his time to listening to all non-country genres of music, dabbling as a frustrated instrumentalist, and supporting sports teams from his hometown of Philadelphia.

Alex Bozzette
USG Regionals

Alex Bozzette is a sophomore pre-med student in the School of Foreign Service studying Science, Technology, and International Affairs. Born and raised in San Diego, California, Alex led his high school MUN club and is extremely excited to continue contributing to the high school circuit as NAIMUN XLVII’s USG of Regionals. He is also the USG of Assemblies & Regionals for Georgetown’s collegiate level conference (NCSC XXXVII), a Carroll Fellow, a Georgetown Radio DJ, and a loyal San Diego Padres fan. In his free time, Alex listens to music constantly, and also loves getting outdoors to ski, bike, and rock climb.

Nora Hajjar
dUSG Regionals

Nora Hajjar is a sophomore in the Walsh School of Foreign Service. She is studying Arabic and is especially interested in the Middle East, Northern Africa, and Latin America. Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Nora has been an avid Model UN-er throughout high school and at Georgetown. This will be her second NAIMUN, and her first year on Senior Staff. As deputy Undersecretary-General of Regionals, she is partnering with Undersecretary-General Alex Bozzette to run the best organ at NAIMUN!

Doug Wolff
USG Councils, Summits, and Courts

A sophomore in the School of Foreign Service, Doug Wolff plans to major in Science, Technology, and International Affairs, with a concentration in Security Studies. This will be his sixth NAIMUN, having participated as a delegate in high school multiple times. He couldn't be more excited to work on NAIMUN XLVII, and hopes this will be the best one yet!

Michael Fischer
dUSG Councils, Summits, and Courts

Michael Fischer is a member of the School of Foreign Service class of 2013 and hails from Denver, Colorado. Though his prospective major remains “Undecided”, his interests include the history of the State and socio-economics. When not working diligently for NAIMUN, Michael takes part in the Tocqueville Forum and Campus Ministry. In what little free time he has, Michael enjoys reading, exploring DC, and asking people “How long’s it been?” This being his fifth NAIMUN, he is extremely excited to have the opportunity to see NAIMUN from the opposite side of the dais, and will work with zest to make the CSC the preeminent organ at NAIMUN XLVII!

Jagmeet Singh
USG Cabinets

Jagmeet is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service and plans to major in International Politics with a concentration in Foreign Policy. He started doing Model UN during his middle school days in his hometown of Edison, New Jersey, and has continued all the way to college, where he currently serves on the Conferences Staff of the Georgetown International Relations Program. Jagmeet is excited to be to USG of Cabinets at his fourth NAIMUN, having participated in two NAIMUN cabinet committees himself in high school. When he is not working with staffers to create the most chaotic (yet enjoyable) crisis experience possible, Jagmeet can be found listening to music from his massive iTunes library, or playing pick-up basketball at Yates Field House.

Adam Giansiracusa
dUSG Cabinets

Adam Giansiracusa is a member of the School of Foreign Service class of 2012, having originally grown up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is excited to be the dUSG for Cabinets at his fifth NAIMUN, having been both a delegate and a general staffer in the past. Adam intends to work with the chairs and secretariat to to build a dynamic, informative, and moderately crazy Cabinets experience for all the delegates attending the conference. When not working on Model UN projects, Adam is frequently scanning newspaper headlines and trying to learn Arabic.