Mark Manaois is a member of the Class of 2027 in the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He is majoring in International Politics with a concentration in International Law, Institutions and Ethics. Championing the Pacific Northwest from the other Washington, Mark was born and raised in Tacoma before moving across the country. Model UN has been a central pillar of his academic career, having joined his freshman year in high school and attending various conferences across North America. 

Outside of NAIMUN, Mark can be found cracking jokes with his fellow Club Filipino board members or working with nonprofits with the Georgetown Global Consulting group. In his free time, Mark likes to curate playlists on Spotify, find new coffee shops, or explore and photograph the various spots of Washington D.C

This will be Mark’s fourth NAIMUN. Aside from virtually attending as a delegate many years ago, Mark has been staffing NAIMUN since his freshman year at Georgetown. As a freshman, he was part of the Logistics & Security staff team. This experience allowed him to develop a passion for the organizational aspect of the conference. He pursued this passion by applying to NAIMUN LXII Secretariat, serving as the Director of Registration. Not only did this role enhance his administrative ability, but allowed Mark to directly observe the incredible community that NAIMUN has fostered.

Mark is beyond honored to serve as the Executive Director of NAIMUN LXIII. He hopes the conference inspires delegates to develop critical skills in committee and engage with the world around them both in- and out-of-committee. He hopes the students and advisors accomplish this through the conference’s curated programming and exceptional philanthropy. This year, Mark is ecstatic to welcome new and old faces from all over the world to the 63rd iteration of the conference at the Washington Hilton!

Alexia Espnoza Vlad is a member of the Class of 2027 in the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. She is pursuing a major in International Politics, with a concentration in International Law, Institutions, and Ethics, and a minor in Justice and Peace Studies. She often goes back home to Naples, Florida to escape the brutal DC winters!

Alexia has been involved in Model UN since freshman year of high school, so she’s going on 6 years of debate and diplomacy! She has competed in and staffed conferences on both the high school and collegiate circuits. She wasn’t lucky enough to attend the conference as a delegate, so her NAIMUN journey began as the Director of the Commission on the Status of Women at NAIMUN LXI. She fell in love with the educational impact of the conference, which inspired her to apply to the NAIMUN LXII Secretariat. Her role as one of the Under-Secretaries-General of Economic and Social Councils gave her valuable experience creating rich, unique committees of substantive excellence, a mission that she will be bringing into NAIMUN LXIII. Apart from NAIMUN, Alexia has also served as a chair at NAIMUN’s sister collegiate conference, NCSC, and DistrictMUN, Georgetown’s middle school conference.

When she’s not working on Model UN, Alexia advises international non-profit executives with Georgetown Global Consulting, welcomes prospective students and families to Georgetown’s campus through her hilarious and relatable campus tours, and works at the Mortara Center for International Studies. In her free time, she loves to try new foods around DC, spend money she doesn’t have on various exercise classes, and sing all types of music, from opera to jazz. 

Alexia is beyond excited to serve as the NAIMUN LXIII Secretary-General! Creating a vision for a better world takes courage, and she hopes that NAIMUN enables students with the confidence and tools to carry out that vision. She is looking forward to watching delegates engage in debate and build connections in the committee room, as well as interact with international ideas and actors through NAIMUN’s programming, sponsors, and philanthropy outside of committee. Alexia is thrilled to welcome you all to DC, to Georgetown, and to NAIMUN LXIII!

Nik is a member of the class of 2027 in the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. He is studying finance and accounting and plans to pursue a career within financial institutions. Nik is originally from Indianapolis, IN and attended NAIMUN LIX as a delegate before attending Georgetown University. Since his freshman year on the hilltop, Nik has served in various capacities at NAIMUN. He began his NAIMUN tenure as a Logistics and Security staffer for NAIMUN LXI before serving as the Director of Operations for NAIMUN LXII. Nik is thrilled to now have the opportunity to continue his passion for international relations and Model UN by serving as the Deputy Director for this year's iteration of NAIMUN. Outside of NAIMUN, Nik can be found leading admitted students weekends as part of the GAAP Board, trying all the amazing food in the city, working with his friends on various club projects, and ranting and raving about Indiana's underrated charm. Nik is incredibly passionate about advancing NAIMUN's mission and facilitating dialogue and discussion on important global topics. He is excited to welcome all the delegates and advisors to the 63rd iteration of NAIMUN and encourages all those attending to connect with him before, during, and after the conference!

Solène DeGaynor is a member of the Class of 2027 studying Business & Global Affairs, a joint degree between the Walsh School of Foreign Service and McDonough School of Business. She was born in Paris, France, but spent the majority of her childhood living in Michigan. She was president of her high school's Model UN team and previously served as Director of Logistics and Security for NAIMUN LXII. Outside of NAIMUN, Solène can be found running to the monuments, picnicking outside, and discovering new coffee shops around D.C. Solène is thrilled to welcome this year’s NAIMUN delegates and looks forward to supporting everyone throughout the conference!

Katherine Hart is a member of the Class of 2027 in the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. She is majoring in International Politics with a concentration in Security Studies and is also double minoring in Religion, Ethics, and World Affairs (REWA) and Russian. Although originally from Virginia, Katherine has lived in various places, including the Netherlands, before settling in Spring, Texas. In Texas, she joined her high school’s Model UN team and has been passionate about it ever since.

Katherine has participated in NAIMUN twice as a delegate, representing her school in both an Economic and Social Council and a General Assembly. During her first year at Georgetown, she took on the role of Director in the International Court of Justice, and in her second year, she served as the Under-Secretary General of Non-Traditionals. In these positions, Katherine broadened her understanding of Model UN beyond traditional UN-style committees. Additionally, she was previously on NCSC’s (NAIMUN’s sister conference for university students) Chief of Staff Team and is currently Co-Chair of NCSC’s Ad Hoc General Assembly.

When she’s not busy with NAIMUN, Katherine can often be found in the Caravel office, where she serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Caravel, Georgetown’s only student-written international relations newspaper. Additionally, she is a Student Advocate for the Student Advocacy Office and is a SAT tutor. In her free time, Katherine enjoys reading, going for walks, and finding new study spots in Washington, D.C..

Katherine is thrilled to serve as Deputy-General on NAIMUN LXIII. She hopes that every delegate will use their committee as an opportunity to develop valuable research, communication, and diplomacy skills that they can bring back to their communities. Katherine is excited to work alongside Secretary-General Alexia, Executive Director Mark, Deputy Director Nik, Chief of Staff Solene, and the rest of NAIMUN’s incredible secretariat to create the best NAIMUN experience yet!

Jackson Roberts is a member of the Class of 2028 in the Walsh School of Foreign Service, where he’s majoring in International Political Economy and minoring in Spanish and an elusive second minor he simply cannot decide on. A very proud born-and-not-raised Chicagoan (he grew up in the suburbs), he first discovered Model UN in middle school and later competed on his high school’s travel team; unfortunately, he never attended NAIMUN as a delegate, but has loved every moment on the other side of the dais.

This will be Jackson’s second NAIMUN. After staffing NAIMUN LXII last year as the director of the Legal committee, he is enthused to return as a member of this year’s Secretariat! He’s honored to have staffed the Georgetown Model UN conference trifecta: NAIMUN, NCSC — NAIMUN’s collegiate sister conference — as a member of the Chief of Staff team and the Director of Delegate Affairs, and DistrictMUN — Georgetown’s middle school conference — as a director for UNESCO. While it may seem he spends all his time staffing conferences, he also competes on the collegiate circuit as a member of Georgetown’s world-class Model UN team.

Outside of the MUN world, you can find Jackson copyediting articles as a Copy Chief for Georgetown’s school newspaper, The Hoya, and leading hikes and campouts as a guide for Georgetown’s Outdoor Education program. When he’s not MUNning, hiking, or procrastinating on his schoolwork, Jackson is most likely using his (admittably very limited) free time to cycle through his 800-song (and counting!) playlist, yap with friends, or wish he could be at his three favorite places in the world (other than the Washington Hilton, of course): Chicago, the Northwoods of Wisconsin, and Glacier National Park. He is honored to serve as one of your Under-Secretaries-General for General Assemblies this year, and cannot wait to get to know as many of NAIMUN LXIII’s delegates as possible at what’s bound to be an unforgettable NAIMUN LXIII!

Leandro Guevara is part of the Class of 2028 at Georgetown University’s College of Arts and Sciences, tentatively majoring in Government and Public Policy and minoring in Law, Justice, and Society. He calls Lima, Peru, home and attended Lima High School. Leandro started MUN as a freshman in high school and has now been involved for more than five years in the Latin American circuit, and he’s incredibly excited to enter his second NAIMUN.

Leandro served as Rapporteur in NCSC LII for the Ad Hoc GA, Director of ECOFIN in NAIMUN LXII, and is currently Chair of Enron’s Board of Directors in NCSC LIII. These experiences have sparked a deep passion for MUN and connected him with an amazing community of learning and empowerment.

Outside of NAIMUN, Leandro travels across the country as a regular parliamentary debater (Spanish world finalist in 2024!). He also volunteers with the Center for Social Justice on campus. Beyond that, he loves Taylor Swift, overanalyzing movies, watching Peru lose at soccer, getting lost in the city, and eating hot wings.

As a USG, Leandro hopes to bring the passion of MUN to both newcomers and experienced delegates. He’s ready to enhance the experience of everyone at the Washington Hilton and is immensely excited to see you all raising your placards!

Allie Liu is a member of the Class of 2028 in the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, majoring in Business and Global Affairs with a minor in Public Health. A Maryland native, Allie started Model UN as a freshman in high school and has since hosted her high school’s student run conference, attended conferences in the DMV region (including NAIMUN!), and more.

Besides competing on Georgetown’s Model UN team and NAIMUN, Allie does data analytics and consulting for local groups and businesses as a member of Hoyalytics, edits blogs for the Georgetown Undergraduate Law Review, does independent research on campus, and can be found cafe/restaurant hopping and updating her Beli on weekends.

Allie attended NAIMUN in high school and decided to join as a staffer this past year. Previously, Allie staffed as a dais member for an ECOSOC, and has returned this year as one of the organ’s under secretary generals so she can continue to cultivate the unforgettable learning experience NAIMUN is for delegates.

Allie is so excited to serve as one of your Under Secretary Generals of ECOSOCs for NAIMUN LXIII, and hopes to engage delegates of various perspectives in rigorous debate to brainstorm solutions for some of the most pressing issues facing real regional and international bodies. Throughout the weekend, she hopes delegates are able to learn and grow from each other’s creativity, and that participants will utilize compassion and well-grounded research to break past international borders and have productive sessions. Allie can’t wait to meet everyone at NAIMUN LXIII and to share an unforgettable conference experience together!

Ethan Brady is a member of the Class of 2028 in the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He is majoring in Regional and Comparative Studies with a minor in French. Born in Dublin, Ethan then had the very jarring experience of spending the last ten years in Miami, Florida. After joining Model UN in Sophomore year of high school, Ethan was able to have the pleasure of participating in conferences across the country and chair his high schools local competition.

This will be Ethan's third NAIMUN, participating in his senior year as a delegate in (the now deceased) British House of Commons, and serving as Director for the Committee for Social Development in his Freshman Year. Both of these experiences in ECOSOCs at NAIMUN were the motivation for joining the NAIMUN secretariat this year, as he hopes to help shape a similar experience for the delegates at LXIII.

Outside of Model UN, you can find him working behind the register at Hoya Snaxa, researching a paper for the Institute of Global Politics, or nursing a mystery injury received during a rugby match. During the freakishly large amount of free time he has, you can find him trying to find new music for the next time he's on aux or taking a 4 hour nap after his 10am french class.

Ethan is incredibly excited to serve as USG for ECOSOCs at NAIMUN LXIII and looks forward to working with a dedicated team to craft engaging, substantive committees. He’s honored to help continue the legacy of NAIMUN and can’t wait to see the creativity and diplomacy this year’s delegates bring to the table.

Julia is a member of the Class of 2028 in the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgetown University. She is majoring in Government with a minor in Spanish, and plans to attend law school after completing her undergraduate degree. A proud midwesterner, she is originally from Cleveland, Ohio.

Although she had no prior experience with Model UN before college, Julia became involved with NAIMUN during her first year at Georgetown, serving as a crisis analyst for Historical Crisis Committees at NAIMUN LXII. She quickly developed a strong appreciation for the dynamic and fast-paced environment of crisis committees and is thrilled to continue her involvement this year. She is excited to staff for NCSC, the collegiate conference, and to be on Secretariat for NAIMUN LXIII.

Outside of NAIMUN, Julia is involved in The Anthem, Georgetown’s undergraduate literary magazine, and the GU Baking Society. She is also a barista and a dedicated matcha enthusiast. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, thrifting, rock climbing, and reading.

Julia is very excited to serve as the Under-Secretary-General of Historical Crisis Committees for NAIMUN LXIII. She looks forward to welcoming delegates to this year’s conference and hopes that every participant leaves inspired, challenged, and empowered by their committee experience!

Sam Schwartz is a part of the class of 2028 in the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University. He plans to double major in Government and Justice and Peace Studies with a minor in Film and Media Studies. Hailing from just outside the greatest city in America, Boston, Sam grew up in Arlington, Massachusetts where he competed with his school’s Model UN team for all four years of high school.

This will be Sam’s second NAIMUN. In his freshman year he staffed as a Crisis Analyst in the Historical Crisis Organ. Inspired by the creativity and passion that went into the Historical Organ, from both the staffers and the delegates, he pursued a role on the secretariat and is excited to be the USG of Historical Crisis for NAIMUN LXIII.

Outside of NAIMUN, Sam is a member of the Georgetown Run Club and the Georgetown Radio. His freshman year he hosted a show called “Making Soundwaves” which explored a new social or political theme in music each week. He also works for the Office of Jewish Life as a Jewish Intern, helping to create a welcoming and supportive community for all Jews on campus. Outside of school, you can probably find Sam running to the monuments, thrifting, drawing, or hiking. No matter what he’s doing, he’ll probably be listening to music.

Sam is thrilled to serve as one of the USGs of Historical Crisis for NAIMUN LXIII. Historical gives delegates a unique chance to explore history, politics, arts, and culture and Sam plans to make sure delegates will have ample opportunity to do so. He hopes delegates will push the bounds of their creativity and critical thinking skills as they address educational and social issues. Above all else, however, Sam hopes delegates will have the time of their lives competing in what is no doubt the best organ available at the 63rd NAIMUN conference!

Noah Warner is a member of the class of 2028 in the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University with a major in Political Economy. Born and raised in Kansas City Missouri Noah is a Chiefs fanatic and a big fan of KC BBQ. He competed at NAIMUN as a delegate in high school and for NAIMUN LXII directed the Chilean Cabinet in the NSA. Outside of Model UN he loves to run, bike, and swim and coincidentally also participates in the Georgetown Club Triathlon Team. Noah is extremely excited to serve as one of your Contemporary USGs for NAIMUN LXIII and hopes that everyone's experience at NAIMUN as a delegate and staffer are as exciting and entertaining as his have been.

Zoe Kramar is a member of the Class of 2028 in the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. She is majoring in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Zoe has been involved in Model UN since her freshman year of high school.

This will be Zoe’s fourth NAIMUN. She attended twice as a delegate in high school and served as a Director for NAIMUN LXII. This experience has taught her the importance of adaptability, critical thinking, and leading with empathy—skills she’s excited to bring to this year’s Secretariat. She particularly values the way MUN creates space for young people to engage deeply with complex global issues and to learn from one another’s perspectives.

Outside of NAIMUN, Zoe can be found tutoring (or talking about tutoring) elementary school students with DCReads. She is also the Interfaith Chair in the Jewish Student Association, where she enjoys fostering dialogue across diverse faith communities. In her free time, Zoe loves making the perfect playlist (featuring lots of Lizzy McAlpine, of course), walking through D.C.'s neighborhoods, and hunting down the best chai latte in the city.

Zoe is extremely excited to serve as the Under-Secretary-General of Contemporary Crisis! She hopes that the conference will be a space where delegates challenge themselves, collaborate creatively, and come away with a renewed curiosity about the world around them.

Alyssa Calmas is a member of the Class of 2028 in the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University, where she is majoring in Government and minoring in History and Psychology. Originally from Hoboken, New Jersey, she will defend her home state to her last breath—especially its indisputable claim to the best bagels in the country.

Outside of NAIMUN, Alyssa can be found in the “copy cave” editing pieces for The Hoya, Georgetown’s student newspaper, or traveling with the university’s Moot Court team. In her free time, she loves baking pastries and pies, thrifting for vintage pieces, and embarking on a never-ending quest to find the best matcha in D.C.

This year marks Alyssa’s third NAIMUN. She first attended the conference as a high school senior, competing in a Non-Traditional committee and quickly becoming captivated by the fast-paced, creative, and complex nature of the organ. That experience deepened her passion for Model UN and placed Non-Traditionals firmly at the heart of it, ultimately inspiring her to pursue her current role on the NAIMUN LXIII Secretariat.

Alyssa is beyond honored to serve as one of the Under-Secretaries-General of Non-Traditionals at NAIMUN LXIII. She hopes delegates leave the weekend having gained something valuable, whether it’s a new skill, an unexpected piece of knowledge, or the confidence to engage more deeply with the world around them. She cannot wait to welcome everyone to NAIMUN and see how each delegate rises to the challenge.

Emma García Gupton is a member of the class of 2028 in the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. She is majoring in Science, Technology, and International Affairs on the Energy and Environment track and pursuing a double minor in Global Development and Latin American Studies. Born in Puebla, Mexico, Emma moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee, when she was 3, before returning to the land of Mole Poblano and Talavera for middle and high school.

Having been an active member of Model UN since 7th grade, debate and diplomacy have been fundamental to her academic and personal development. This will be Emma's third NAIMUN, having been a delegate of the British House of Commons during her high school senior year and part of the backroom staff for the bilingual committee in NAIMUN LXII.

Outside of NAIMUN, Emma is a member and outreach director for Georgetown's premiere Latin dance group, Ritmo y Sabor; a writer for Georgetown’s first fashion photography magazine, Added to the File; and the social media manager for Georgetown's Association of Mexican Students (GUGAMS). In her free time, she can be found exploring DC museums, writing poetry on the lawn, or being the hilltop's favorite lavender latte enthusiast.

Emma is beyond honored to serve as NAIMUN LXIII Under-Secretary-General for Non-traditionals. Having firsthand experienced the passion, vision, and skills that Model UN instills, she is excited to watch delegates engage in debates that both test and inspire them. Furthermore, she looks forward to welcoming and emphasizing the diversity of students' backgrounds, experiences, and ideas as the key to innovative solutions to global issues. However, most importantly, she is thrilled to continue the NAIMUN legacy of being a testament of inspiration and a reminder of why (and how) global politics can be fun.

Abhi Narahari is a member of the class of 2028 in the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He is majoring in International Politics with a concentration in Security Studies. Hailing from the Southwest, Abhi grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. During his time in high school, he engaged deeply in a range of government and foreign policy-related activities, including Model UN.

This will be Abhi’s fourth NAIMUN. After attending the conference twice as a high school delegate, he staffed last year’s conference as a Crisis Analyst during his freshman year. His experiences on both sides of NAIMUN have fostered a true bond with the conference and forged his organizational, diplomatic, and management skills. He is deeply committed to ensuring that every participant in the conference finds it as rewarding as he did over the next year. He also served as a crisis analyst for NCSC, working with peers to staff one of the conference’s marquee, security-focused committees.

Outside of NAIMUN, Abhi is an active member of the Georgetown community, where he can be found in a range of clubs and activities. He helps host and foster dialogues with prominent leaders on the world stage through his job with the School of Foreign Service’s external affairs department. On a lighter note, he enjoys late-night runs to the neighborhood’s many dessert shops and visiting some of Washington’s world-class restaurants as a member of the Eating Society.

Abhi is proud to serve as an Under-Secretary-General of the National Security Apparatus for NAIMUN LXIII. He’s working hard to shape an organ that fosters interest in diplomacy, foreign affairs, and collaborative solutions.

Siya Chhabra is a member of the Class of 2028 in the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, majoring in Regional and Comparative Studies with a concentration in Asia, and is likely minoring in Chinese and Religion, Ethics, and World Affairs. Hailing from suburban Detroit but also having lived in Nanjing, China, Siya is always willing to talk about either—or both—at any given moment.

Siya began her Model UN journey as a freshman in high school, and as a chronic crisis delegate, cannot wait to be serving as Under-Secretary-General of the National Security Apparatus this year. During her freshman year here, she staffed both of Georgetown’s flagship conferences—NCSC and NAIMUN—and is excited to keep growing within the MUN community on campus. From debating bushrangers in 19th-century Australia to analyzing contemporary tourism in the Maldives as a Crisis Analyst, Siya can’t wait to bring her range of MUN experiences to the NAIMUN Secretariat. She even tried convincing her high school to attend NAIMUN—but although they never made it then, here she is now!

Outside of NAIMUN, Siya serves as a Peer Advisor for the School of Foreign Service, dances with GU Guzaarish, Georgetown’s premier South Asian competitive dance team, and helps plan social events for Delta Phi Epsilon, the university’s pre-professional foreign service sorority. In her free time, Siya can usually be found with some kind of caffeinated drink in hand, SoulCycling, watching the latest Premier League match, or just chatting with friends around D.C.

Siya is so excited to help bring NAIMUN LXIII to life, and looks forward to contributing to an engaging, collaborative, and meaningful experience for all NSA delegates throughout the weekend!

Olivia Fanders is a member of the Class of 2028 in the Walsh School of Foreign Service, studying International Politics with a minor in Journalism. Olivia grew up in Weehawken, NJ, where she founded her high school's model UN team and hosted two middle school conferences.

This is Olivia's second NAIMUN. At NAIMUN LXII, she was on the crisis staff for the Dahomey All-Women's Historical Crisis Committee, and she is looking forward to creating a great experience for delegates this year. Olivia also staffed Georgetown's college conference, NCSC, last year and has competed for the GUMUN team.

Outside of NAIMUN, Olivia is the Deputy Chair of Community Engagement for the Walsh School of Foreign Service Academic Council and writes for the Georgetown Voice. In her free time, Olivia loves to create random video journalism projects, write poetry, design new Notion pages, and wander through D.C.'s independent bookstores in search of her next favorite author.

Olivia is thrilled to serve as the Director of Registration for NAIMUN LXIII! She looks forward to welcoming students and encouraging them to see NAIMUN as an opportunity to build the confidence and skills needed to make meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

Vibha Sanjay is a member of the class of 2028 in the college of arts and sciences, double majoring in political economy and women's and gender studies. She is originally from the great garden state of New Jersey, and has lived her whole life in Plainsboro. She had never previously participated in MUN prior to staffing NAIMUN LXII as a rapporteur in SOCHUM. She loved the experience so much that she decided to apply for secretariat for NAIMUN LXIII!

Outside of NAIMUN, Vibha is involved with Teach for America where she tutors seventh-grade math, and Georgetown Global Consulting, where she supports international NGOs with their administrative needs. She also loves reading science fiction, going to the Smithsonian, and trying DC bagel places with varying degrees of success.

Vibha is so excited to be Director of Philanthropy for NAIMUN LXIII, and to bring a new and interesting philanthropy partner to delegates. She hopes that getting to meet and work with this NGO will help delegates understand how international relations and social justice are intertwined, and are inspired to work in the nonprofit space in some capacity in their future. She can't wait to meet you all at the Washington Hilton this coming February!

Pooja Narayan is a member of the Class of 2028 in the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University. She is double majoring in Economics and English and minoring in Mathematics. Hailing from central Jersey, she can often be found riding the Amtrak Northeast Regional back home. While never having attended NAIMUN as a delegate, Pooja was a staffer for SOCHUM during NAIMUN LXII and was an avid debater throughout high school. She now aims to channel that passion into cultivating a fun, educational, and memorable weekend for the next generation of delegates as Director of Programming on NAIMUN LXIII’s Secretariat.

Outside of NAIMUN, Pooja can be found organizing the Carroll Round, Georgetown’s annual global undergraduate economics conference, competing on the bollywood fusion dance team Georgetown Guzaarish, and serving as a peer tutor at the Writing Center. In her free time, she enjoys spontaneous Metro rides, walks by the waterfront, and listening to copious amounts of Kendrick Lamar.

Pooja can’t wait to serve as Director of Programming of NAIMUN LXIII! She looks forward to exploring D.C. with delegates, creating fun experiences, and developing strong bonds with delegations from across the world. She is so excited to welcome each and every delegate to NAIMUN LXIII.

Shardul Krishna Kumar is a member of the Class of 2028 in the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University. He is majoring in Government with a minor in Economics and Tech, Ethics, and Society. Born in India and emigrated to New Jersey at the age of 6, Shardul grew up in Edison, NJ and stayed there for his entire K-12 educational journey. In high school, he occasionally participated in his high school's Model UN, and also participated in student debate and political advocacy.

This will be Shardul's second NAIMUN as a staffer, first starting off in freshman year as a Crisis Analyst in the Ad-Hoc Committee of the Secretary General. This experience opened up a new avenue of exploration within NAIMUN as he never had the chance to experience NAIMUN as a high school delegate. The opportunity to guide delegates through the conference weekend and work alongside fellow staffers on developing a strong, competitive committee motivated him to apply to be a part of NAIMUN Secretariat.

Outside of NAIMUN, Shardul can be found stressfully planning events for the South Asian Society or spending hours at discussion sections for GU Politics. He is currently interning for Ward 2 DC Councilmember Brooke Pinto, working on downtown economic development and public safety policies. He is a trained Indian classical vocalists and is frequently humming music around the campus and singing in the music practice rooms if and when they are available. In his free time, he likes to watch one of the numerous sports that he follows, play basketball at the campus gym, or explore underrated sites throughout DC.

Shardul is grateful to be a part of the NAIMUN Secretariat as the Director of Business and Advancement. He hopes that the delegates attending NAIMUN can discover new interests and follow their passions throughout the entire weekend. Through interactive committees and an immersive experience with sponsors and the city, he envisions a successful conference that creates life-changing memories for delegates. He is excited to welcome delegates and advisors to engage with the mission of NAIMUN LXIII throughout and beyond the conference.

Niharika Emani is a member of the Class of 2028 in the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, where she is double majoring in Finance and Accounting. Before embracing her East Coast journey, she spent her life in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Model UN has shaped her engagement with the world around her for years, as she has engaged with the activity for 5 years now. NAIMUN, however, has always held a special place in her heart. After committing to Georgetown, she knew that she would want to recreate the fantastical experience for generations of future delegates. Serving as a Crisis Analyst during NAIMUN LXII, she saw firsthand how impactful the conference could be for young and bright students. Joining NAIMUN's esteemed Secretariat as the Director of Operations allowed her to contribute to this experience while implementing her skills and passion for business management.

Outside of NAIMUN, Niharika can be found toiling away on fundraising projects for The Hoya, concocting wild crisis committee proposals for NCSC, and scrounging through the $5 bin at Georgetown's thrift store Georgetown Reuse. Seriously, she will find any excuse to go thrifting.

Niharika is thrilled to serve on the NAIMUN LXIII Secretariat as the Director of Operations. She hopes to bring the excitement that the conference has brought her to a new group of ambitious, intelligent delegates. She can't wait to welcome students across the globe to the heart of DC to take part in NAIMUN LXIII!

Bridget Galibois is a member of the Class of 2028 in the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, majoring in International Politics with a minor in Spanish. She proudly hails from the city of Chicago, where she began her Model UN journey in her first year of high school. After seeing firsthand how NAIMUN creates meaningful learning experiences for delegates to practice their diplomatic skills, she was so excited to become a member of secretariat for NAIMUN LXIII!

This will be Bridget’s second NAIMUN, and she previously staffed NAIMUN LXII as a crisis director in the Ad-Hoc Committee of the Secretary General, where she facilitated debate following a (supposed) alien invasion. In addition to NAIMUN, she has staffed Georgetown’s Model UN conferences for college students (NCSC) and middle school students (DistrictMUN). She has also traveled around North America competing with Georgetown’s Model UN team.

Aside from Model UN, Bridget writes about Georgetown student life and DC happenings for The Hoya, and plans speaker events and embassy visits as the Director of Academic Programming for the International Relations Club. In her free time, she enjoys reading, picnicking with friends on Healy Lawn when the weather permits, and exploring DC (and of course, taking plenty of photos along the way)!

Bridget is looking forward to capturing NAIMUN LXIII in its best light this February, and hopes to photograph as many exciting crisis updates, collaborative unmods, and inspiring speeches as possible. Don’t hesitate to say hi and smile for a photo if you see her pop into your committee! She is thrilled to welcome you to DC, and be sure to follow @naimun.georgetown on Instagram to keep up with the journey to LXIII!

Joshua Wolhardt is a member of the Class of 2028 in the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University, majoring in Government. Before attending Georgetown University, Josh lived in Hong Kong for his entire life.

This will be Josh's second NAIMUN. During his freshman year at Georgetown, he served as a member of the Logistics and Security team. This experience helped him develop an interest in the operations and logistics of running such a conference, which propelled Josh to apply to serve as part of the NAIMUN LXIII Secretariat.

Some other school activities that Joshua does besides NAIMUN includes helping out with various Asian American Student Association events on campus. In his free time, Josh likes to go to the gym, take midnight walks to Georgetown Pizza, and fail spectacularly at Killer Sudoku.

Josh is beyond honored to serve as the Director of Logistics and Security at NAIMUN LXIII. He hopes that through practicing public speaking and negotiating with other delegates, each delegate leaves with an understanding of their potential to create change as future leaders. He also looks forward to seeing delegates gain confidence in their skills and cultivate a deeper awareness of the world around them. Josh is eagerly awaiting everyone's arrival to D.C for NAIMUN LXIII!