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MEET THE

General Assembly 1 - UNICEF

Raunak Maity - Head Chair

Hello, delegates! My name is Aahan Gandhi


 

General Assembly 2 - SOCHUM 

Nandini Vadarevu - Vice Chair

Hi!! I’m Nandini and this year I am a junior here at Vista.I began MUN in my freshman year, and since then I have been lucky enough to attend different conferences such as VMUNC, DMUNC, and BMUNC. Through these conferences, I have gained so many meaningful and fun experiences, so I can’t wait to chair for you guys at VMUNC this year! In my free time I like to hang out with my friends, read books, and listen to music. Some of my favorite artists include The Weeknd and Franck Ocean. I also love the movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. The best advice I can give to anyone participating in MUN is to believe in your own knowledge. Each and everyone of you has (hopefully) researched and prepared to the best of your ability, so don’t doubt yourself. If you are confident in what you know, everything will go great! Just remember, this is about having productive conversation and of course, fun! 


Anushka Reddy - Vice Chair

Hi! My name is Hello, I am Raunak and I am a junior. I have been in MUN since my freshman year, and I am excited to chair you guys at VMUNC this year. I have attended VMUNC, DMUNC, and BMUNC conferences, winning awards at Berkeley. I enjoy playing videogames, teaching robotics, and hanging out with my friends. My favorite artists are radiohead and drake, among others. My best advice in MUN is to not be stressed too much, especially if this is your first conference. Take it lightly and try your best to participate and contribute where possible. Also, don't be scared to ask for help.

Srihaan Edla - Vice Chair

Hello!! I am Anushka and I am currently a junior. I have been in MUN since my freshman year, and I am excited to start my third year in this club. I have attended conferences including GA in VMUNC, and double delegate in both DMUNC and BMUNC. I enjoy painting , dancing, and embroidering! My favorite artists currently are sombr and Blood Orange. I like the movie A Rainy Day in New York, and TV shows, including Mr. Plankton and the Good Place. Some advice I would give to a newcomer in MUN is to know your topic really well ! Take advantage of the position paper and prepare notes for the conference. This will help you during mods and unmods. And of course, make sure to have a great time and respect other delegates!!


Nandika Tiwari- Head Chair

Hi everyone! My name is Anoushka and I am so excited to be chairing GA #2 this year! I have been involved in public speaking for the past six years through speech and debate, and this is now my third year participating in MUN. I have attended conferences such as VMUNC, DMUNC, and BMUNC, where I was fortunate to win awards at each. Through these experiences, I have enjoyed the opportunity to grow as a speaker, learn from others, and engage in meaningful discussions on global issues. Outside of MUN, I love reading and playing the piano, and I also enjoy learning more about health and biology. Some of my favorite artists are TV Girl and Steve Lacy, and my favorite movie is Rush Hour 2. My advice for newcomers to MUN is to not be afraid of speaking up. Everyone starts somewhere, and the more you put yourself out there, the more confident and prepared you will become.


Anoushka Rajeshkumar - Vice Chair

Hi delegates! Hi! I’m Nandika, an incoming junior at Vista del Lago and I’ve been involved in Model UN since freshman year. I’ve attended conferences like VMUNC V, BMUN, and DMUNC, participating in both GA and specialized committees. Last year, I served as a vice chair for VMUNC VI’s specialized committee, and I’m excited to be head chair for GA #2 this year! Outside of Model UN, I love volleyball, biking, and anything outdoors, but I also love shows like Twenty-Five Twenty-One and Happiness, and enjoy listening to Pink Pantheress, Ariana Grande, and Seventeen! My biggest advice to delegates: be confident! Even if you’re not fully prepared, keep raising your placard, making motions, and speaking. Even if you speak a little and mess up, you’ll still be a better delegate than you were yesterday! Also, don’t be intimidated by power delegates in unmods; keep sharing your ideas and include others. Focus on the experience more than the outcome and have fun!


Specialized 1 - Avatar

Sahana Kumbam - Vice Chair

Sanika Parvatikar - Vice Chair

 Hello delegates, I’m Sanika Parvatikar and I’m thrilled to be one of your vice chairs for the SOCHUM GA committee at VMUNC VII! I have been a part of Model UN since the beginning of my freshmen year, and have continued up to my junior year now. I have attended multiple conferences in GA committees, including ones at Berkeley and Davis, and I have had a blast collaborating with other delegates. Some of my favorite hobbies are taking walks with my dog, dancing, and cooking! My favorite artists are SZA, Bryson Tiller, and Daniel Caeser. During this committee, I am hoping all of you approach the problem with an open mind and are willing to put hard work into coming to a resolution for this crisis. Some advice is to really focus on getting a firm ground with your own country’s policies, dig into some quality research ahead of time, and focus on your solutions. But most importantly, be confident and have fun!

Renee Som Kiran - Head Chair

Hey, my name is Maanya, and I'm an incoming junior! This is my third year in MUN, and I’ve attended conferences like ARCMUNC, VMUNC, and DMUNC. I am very excited to be a vice chair for specialized #1 this year! Other than Model UN, I love to play tennis, listen to music, and hang out with my friends. I love artists such as Tyler the Creator and Kali Uchis, and one of my favorite movies is The Intern. Some advice I would give to a newcomer is to have confidence! Having a sense of confidence and putting yourself out there is a great way to get yourself more confident in how MUN works. Also, don’t be nervous or intimidated by others. Having that sense of confidence can help you overcome any nerves you might have. Make sure to have fun as well!


Maanya Reddy - Vice Chair

Hi! I am Renee Kiran and I am so excited to be the head chair of Specialized #1 this year! I am a junior and have been doing Model UN since 7th grade. I have attended MUN conferences that include ARCMUNC, Berkeley and Davis. This is my second time being the head chair of a committee, but my first time being the chair of a specialized committee. Outside of Model UN, some of my other hobbies include dancing, listening to music, reading books, etc. My current top artists include Tyler the Creator, Ariana Grande, The Neighborhood and Mac DeMarco. My advice would be to be confident and have fun. Especially with a specialized committee, don’t be afraid to go beyond what is in the topic guide and use your imagination with your characters. I can’t wait to see you all in committee, so good luck and have fun!!

Specialized 2 - Nuclear World

Saian Tewari - Vice Chair

Hi! I'm Abhignya Sudam and I am so excited to be the head chair of Specialized #2! I'm currently a junior and have been a part of MUN since 9th grade. Some of the conferences I've attended are DMUNC, VMUNC, and ARCMUNC, and I was a vice chair for ARCMUNC as well. Outside of Model UN, I also enjoy reading, doing art, and listening to music. My favorite artists are Conan Gray and Gracie Abrams! My advice for a newcomer to MUN would just be to put yourself out there and try to talk as much as you can, because it can end up being really fun!


Apurva Moola - Vice Chair

Hi guys!! My name is Apurva and I’m so excited to be vice chair for specialized #2 this year! This is my 3rd year doing MUN and my 2nd year chairing! I’ve honestly have made so many good memories with MUN and it’s so important to not take yourself too seriously and try your best during committee while still having fun! In my free time, I like to go to the lake and also I like to read! My favorite music artist is Drake and my favorite movie is either Crazy Rich Asians or the Hunger Games: Mocking Jay pt. 2! Good luck! 

Abhignya Sudam- Head Chair

My name is Sahana and I am beyond excited to be one of your vice chairs for the SOCHUM committee this year! I have been involved in model UN since my freshman year and have attended notable conferences such as DMUNC and BMUNC. Last year, I served as a vice chair for the SPECPOL committee for GA. My favorite things to do outside of school are baking and spending time with my dog! My top artists as of right now include SZA and Ariana Grande. My advice for newcomers to MUN this year is to just be confident and do as much research on your topic as possible so you can actively contribute your ideas in committee! Most importantly, just have fun!

Riddhi Rana - Vice Chair

Hi delegates, my name is Riddhi Rana and I’m a junior at Vista. This is my third year of Model UN and I’ve attended conferences like VMUNC, DMUNC, and BMUNC. I am honored and excited to be your vice chair for specialized #2 at VMUNC this year! Other than Model UN, I like to hang out with friends, watch “The Summer I Turned Pretty”, listen to music, and do robotics. Some of my favorite artists are Malcolm Todd, TV Girl, and d4vd. My advice for all delegates is to be confident and know what you’re talking about, also be respectful to other delegates when in committee, but most of all have fun!


Hi, my name is Saian and I am a junior at vista, and I am very excited to be a chair in this specialized committee. This is my third year doing Model Un and I have been to Davis and Berkeley for conferences as well as VMUNC’s V and VI. I like to play videogames, play guitar and spend time outdoors. My favorite artists are lil tecca and coldplay. My favorite movie is Forrest Gump. Advice I would give to a newcomer is to make yourself stand out in committee so that chairs and fellow delegates view you as memorable. Good luck for VMUNC VII and have fun!

Crisis - Disney

Kapish Kalita - Head of Backroom Staff

  Hi! My name is Anishka Kallepalli, and I’m a rising junior. I’m really excited to be your Head Chair for this committee. I’ve been involved in Model UN since the summer of 8th grade and have participated in many conferences like VMUNC, BMUNC, and DMUNC, where I’ve won awards at each and learned a lot. Outside of MUN, I love long-distance running, hiking, playing piano, and speech & debate. My favorite movie is probably “The Parent Trap” (1998), or if we’re talking animated, “How to Train Your Dragon”. My advice to delegates is: even if you feel nervous, project confidence. Keep raising your placard, look for chances to speak, and don’t be afraid to jump in during unmod! Be thorough with your research and have fun.


Anishka Kallepalli - Head Chair

Hi! I’m Jia Adlakha, a junior at Vista Del Lago. I am thrilled to be your vice chair for this committee. I have been a member of Model UN since freshman year, and my love grew for this club every year. I have participated in conferences like DMUNC and VMUNC several times. Outside of Model UN, I am a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo, and I have the most fun spending time with my friends and family. My first conference in MUN seemed extremely scary and intimidating at first, but as we moved along I realized everyone is here to try their best and have fun. My biggest advice to all delegates is don’t be shy. Ask questions, speak up when something feels right, and respond how your character or country would in the moment. At the end of the day, we’re all here to learn something. See you there! 

Pranav Vishwanath - Vice Chair

 Hi, my name is Kapish and I’m currently a Senior. This is my fourth year in MUN, with this conference  being my third in a staff role, and 9th overall! I’m passionate about law and politics, and I’m currently interested in pursuing a public policy major in college. Outside of school I love watching soccer and shows in my free time. I also love listening to R&B music, especially artists like Daniel Caesar and Frank Ocean, but I also enjoy listening to lots of other genres, like Rap and Alt- Rock. The biggest advice I have for a MUN newcomer is to have confidence in yourself, and believe in your ability to come up with ideas and succeed in committee. 


Jia Adlakha - Vice Chair

 Hi Everyone! I’m Srihaan, a sophomore at Vista, and have been participating in MUN since last year. I was able to attend conferences like VMUNC as a double delegate, and even CAMUNC and DMUNC, which were all great experiences, and I was able to win awards at 2 of them. Outside of MUN, I love to binge shows, play tennis, read, or just relax with my friends. I love to listen to music, right now Drake or The Neighborhood, but I listen to a lot of others. I can't tell you a favorite movie because there are too many good ones, but the recent F1 movie was amazing! The best advice I can give to you all is to be unique and memorable. When you give your speech, make sure it's unique and different,because it'll be the best way to stand out from all the other delegates, and will help in other conferences in the future. Prepare well and always remember to have fun.

Abhi Madallapalli - Backroom Staff

 Hi I'm Shreya, a junior, and I am part of your backroom staff! I have been participating in MUN since  my freshman year and am so excited to see it continue! Outside of school I like to discover new shows and spend time with my friends and family. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you!

Shreya Aggarwal - Backroom Staff

Hi, my name is Shafeeq, I'm currently a junior and this is my third year in MUN! I’ve attended conferences like VMUNC, ARCMUNC, and DMUNC. I enjoy watching sports, hanging out with friends, and listening to music. Currently, some of my favorite artists are Dijon, fakemink, and Cocteau Twins. I’m open to any type of music and my favorite movie currently is Se7en. My advice for newcomers to MUN is to be confident in yourself and realize there are plenty of other people who are trying MUN out for the first time like you. Don’t be afraid to talk and always be respectful to other people.

Shafeeq Mahbub - Backroom Staff

   Hi! I’m Pranav, a rising junior at Vista del Lago. I’m super excited to be your vice chair for this crisis committee! This is my third year being involved in Model UN, and I’ve participated in numerous conferences including DMUNC and BMUNC. I have also chaired a crisis committee before, so I’m excited to bring my experience to you guys! Outside of Model UN, I love playing tennis and the guitar, taking long walks outside, and listening to music. Some of my favorite TV shows include Modern Family and Stranger Things, and I’m definitely a movie fanatic! I love listening to artists like Frank Ocean and Conan Gray! As someone who was always so nervous to go up and speak during MUN conferences, my biggest piece of advice to delegates is to look confident. Sometimes, putting up a wall of confidence can help you get past the nerves! During MUN, try to speak whenever you feel you can make a relevant contribution, and just have fun with it! MUN can be so enjoyable once you learn how to handle it. Good luck and see you at VMUNC!