Press Corps

approximate committee size: 30 delegates

The Press Corps functions as the conference’s dedicated media hub, with delegates assuming the role of journalists covering all aspects of their assigned committee. Members of this unique committee observe debates, conduct interviews, and produce articles, op-eds, and breaking news updates through platforms like the Press Corps Instagram. Their work ensures that key developments and delegate perspectives are communicated across committees, promoting transparency and engagement. Reflecting the role of the press in the real United Nations, the Press Corps highlights the importance of media in shaping public understanding and encouraging accountability in global diplomacy.

Note: Technology may be allowed in Press Corps at the chair’s discretion. Additionally, delegates in Press Corps do not need to submit a position paper.

eDITORs-IN-CHIEF: Caroline woodward & Pragnya Kaginele

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Learn what constitutes effective journalism as they broach real-time committee developments in the voice of their respective publications;

  • See the importance of collaborating with peers in a professional capacity to craft stories reflecting diverse perspectives in the public interest;

  • Understand the sheer impact of news media on global affairs and the consequent significance of factual and transparent reporting in the present day;

  • Develop compelling social media posts to accompany their stories and mirror the ever-growing relevance of effective digital content in rallying the public.

about the editors-in-chief

Caroline Woodward is a member of the Class of 2027 in the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in English and government, and minoring in journalism. She has been involved in Model United Nations since high school, and has staffed NAIMUN since her freshman year of college. She served as Executive Editor of Press Corps during NAIMUN LXI and Editor-in-Chief for NAIMUN LXII and LXIII (can you tell she loves Press Corps?). Outside of MUN, Caroline serves as Vice President of Education for Kappa Alpha Theta and is a senior editor of Georgetown’s newspaper of record, The Hoya. She is a self-identified “film bro,” a queso connoisseur, and a huge fan of napping. She was born in Charleston, SC, raised in Hershey, PA, but calls Atlanta, GA, home. Above all else, Caroline is super excited to make this year’s Press Corps one for the books (or papers)!


Pragnya Kaginele is a member of the Class of 2028 in the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in Government. She has been involved in Model United Nations since her sophomore year of high school, and is very excited to now be co-chairing Press Corps. Outside of MUN, Pragnya edits for the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, is a member of the Professional Foreign Service Sorority Delta Phi Epsilon, and is involved in journalism initiatives on campus. Her favorite movies include La Haine and All The President’s Men, but she’s also a big fan of trashy reality TV. She was born in India, but has lived near Dallas for almost her entire life, and has an immense amount of Texas pride. She is looking forward to helping make this year’s Press Corps front-page worthy!