MEET THE SECRETARIAT
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UBCMUN 2025
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Deputy-Secretary General,
Haesol Kim (she/her)
Haesol is in her last year at the University of British Columbia, majoring in Psychology and minoring in International Relations. Originally from Korea and having lived in China for seven years, Haesol is fluent in Korean, English, and Mandarin. With 11 years of MUN experience under her belt, she has participated as delegate, chair, director and executive. Outside her studies, Haesol enjoys listening to music, watching K-dramas, and traveling around the world. For her, UBCMUN serves as a unique platform for broadening horizons and deepening perspectives on our complex world. She hopes everyone appreciates the importance of history and Indigenous communities, gets the most out of this iteration, and enjoys their time in Vancouver and at the University of British Columbia.
Director General,
Lucca Santa Cruz Parolo (he/him)
Lucca is a fifth year international relations student at UBC, originally from Brazil and residing in Vancouver, Canada for nearly a decade. He came to the country seeking better opportunities on a global stage, thanks to his parents tireless efforts. Lucca hopes that UBCMUN can highlight what UBC offers to the global community. By promoting education, diplomacy, and global awareness, he aspires for the conference to enhance delegates' understanding on global dynamics and UN operations, particularly in relation to this year's conference theme. He aims to foster empathy and cross-cultural exchange, inspiring the next generation of leaders to appreciate diverse viewpoints and collaborate on global issues.
Deputy-Secretary General,
Delegate Affairs
Milan Sotoodeh (he/him)
Milan is a second year student descending from Iranian heritage, born in Ottawa, and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is currently living in Vancouver to be closer to extended family, explore the natural and urban beauty the area has to offer, and learn at one of the most highly regarded educational institutions in the world. Milan has been doing Model UN since high school, finding over the years great fulfillment from the way the community aspect of it fosters growth. Participating in MUN emphasized values revolving around collaboration and compromise, two core pillars that continue to act as guiding principles in his personal and professional life. As Indigenous peoples are generally underrepresented and overlooked, Milan considers this year's conference a great opportunity for giving these communities a voice through Model UN. For this iteration, he hopes to foster an environment where delegates feel safe, included, represented, and platformed.
Deputy-Secretary General,
Marketing & Public Outreach
Fiorella Vargas (she/her)
Fiorella is a fourth year international student pursuing an International Relations degree with a Law and Society specialization. Born and raised in Peru, she came to UBC Vancouver to discover new horizons, meet and interact with different, unique cultures, and hone all her soft and professional skills alongside her peers. Fiorella started her Model UN journey three years ago, since then meeting passionate delegates who have helped to awaken a greater appreciation of cultural diversity while addressing significant, global-touching matters. In this UBCMUN, she wishes our delegates to find themselves with history, to reflect on how the past still has an impact on our contemporary world, and to engage in a debate wherein innovative, significative solutions are proposed. She commits to always extend a friendly hand, to support you to the extent possible, and give her all and best to help you creating unforgettable memories with your peers, with the old and the ones to come.
Deputy-Secretary General,
Finance
Keely Anderson (she/her)
Keely is a second year student from Southern Alberta and has come to Vancouver for many reasons. The main being to explore and grow as a person away from home, and to engage in the amazing academic that UBC has to offer. She is majoring in Political Sciences and minoring in Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies. She came to this role through her leadership role in the UBC Model United Nations Student Association (MUNSA), and has ben excited to take on this learning experience. Her goal for UBCMUN is to create a unique and fun experience for all those involved. She hopes that, through the conference themes and committee topics, participants will be able to take the knowledge they gain and apply it to their lives going forward
Deputy-Secretary General,
Logistics
Sean Allorde (he/him)
Sean is a third year international student pursuing a Political Science degree, showing a primary interest in Canadian politics, international relations, and law. Born and raised in the Philippines, he recently moved to the Canadian prairies to reconnect with his overseas dad. He grew up speaking English and Filipino, currently working towards being eloquent in French. Outside his studies, he enjoys hiking, boxing, biking and working out. If you want to enjoy Greater Vancouver's scenic nature, be sure to say hi and ask him for recommendations for a short hiking trip!
Under-Secretary General,
Design & Content
Iris Liu (she/her)
Iris is a second year student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Systems with a minor in French Language. Iris was born and raised in Metro Vancouver, Canada, and is at UBC Vancouver for its nature scene and the extracurricular opportunities offered. She hopes that delegates will deeply learn about linguistic diversity through the "dying languages" topic in the UNESCO committee and is passionate about the revitalisation of such. Iris is looking forward to the renewal of the UBCMUN conference and hopes for a successful run of it in 2025!
Chief of Staff,
Maryam Haroon (she/her)
Maryam is a fourth year UBC student pursuing a degree in International Relations with a minor in Law and Society. Born and raised in Pakistan, Maryam moved to Canada with her family seeking a better future. She has a keen interest in international affairs, human rights, and social justices, and looks forward to opportunities to get involved in her community. Outside of her studies, Maryam loves to read, spend quality time with her family and friends, and try out different cafes around Vancouver!
Events Director,
Kelvin NG (he/him)
Kelvin is a fourth year student pursuing a major in Psychology and a Law and Society minor, being thrilled to have the opportunity of serving as the Events Director for this UBCMUN iteration. His aim is to actively listening to the wonderful MUN community at UBC and creating fun, engaging events for all of the delegates. His passion for Model UN began back in 2018, as he got to experience the rush of being part of BurnettMUN’s World Health Organization (WHO) Committee, and thoroughly enjoyed his experience as a delegate in subsequent conferences.Outside of MUN, Kelvin enjoys reading memoirs, and about history, as well as trying out different foods in the Metro Vancouver area. His best advice for delegates is to do your research, and come with your best argument, but also do not forget to enjoy the experience!
Contact Kelvin
Deputy-Secretary General,
Haesol Kim (she/her)
Haesol is in her last year at the University of British Columbia, majoring in Psychology and minoring in International Relations. Originally from Korea and having lived in China for seven years, Haesol is fluent in Korean, English, and Mandarin. With 11 years of MUN experience under her belt, she has participated as delegate, chair, director and executive. Outside her studies, Haesol enjoys listening to music, watching K-dramas, and traveling around the world. For her, UBCMUN serves as a unique platform for broadening horizons and deepening perspectives on our complex world. She hopes everyone appreciates the importance of history and Indigenous communities, gets the most out of this iteration, and enjoys their time in Vancouver and at the University of British Columbia.
Director General,
Lucca Santa Cruz Parolo (he/him)
Lucca is a fifth year international relations student at UBC, originally from Brazil and residing in Vancouver, Canada for nearly a decade. He came to the country seeking better opportunities on a global stage, thanks to his parents tireless efforts. Lucca hopes that UBCMUN can highlight what UBC offers to the global community. By promoting education, diplomacy, and global awareness, he aspires for the conference to enhance delegates' understanding on global dynamics and UN operations, particularly in relation to this year's conference theme. He aims to foster empathy and cross-cultural exchange, inspiring the next generation of leaders to appreciate diverse viewpoints and collaborate on global issues.
Deputy-Secretary General,
Delegate Affairs
Milan Sotoodeh (he/him)
Milan is a second year student descending from Iranian heritage, born in Ottawa, and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is currently living in Vancouver to be closer to extended family, explore the natural and urban beauty the area has to offer, and learn at one of the most highly regarded educational institutions in the world. Milan has been doing Model UN since high school, finding over the years great fulfillment from the way the community aspect of it fosters growth. Participating in MUN emphasized values revolving around collaboration and compromise, two core pillars that continue to act as guiding principles in his personal and professional life. As Indigenous peoples are generally underrepresented and overlooked, Milan considers this year's conference a great opportunity for giving these communities a voice through Model UN. For this iteration, he hopes to foster an environment where delegates feel safe, included, represented, and platformed.
Deputy-Secretary General,
Marketing & Public Outreach
Fiorella Vargas (she/her)
Fiorella is a fourth year international student pursuing an International Relations degree with a Law and Society specialization. Born and raised in Peru, she came to UBC Vancouver to discover new horizons, meet and interact with different, unique cultures, and hone all her soft and professional skills alongside her peers. Fiorella started her Model UN journey three years ago, since then meeting passionate delegates who have helped to awaken a greater appreciation of cultural diversity while addressing significant, global-touching matters. In this UBCMUN, she wishes our delegates to find themselves with history, to reflect on how the past still has an impact on our contemporary world, and to engage in a debate wherein innovative, significative solutions are proposed. She commits to always extend a friendly hand, to support you to the extent possible, and give her all and best to help you creating unforgettable memories with your peers, with the old and the ones to come.
Deputy-Secretary General,
Finance
Keely Anderson (she/her)
Keely is a second year student from Southern Alberta and has come to Vancouver for many reasons. The main being to explore and grow as a person away from home, and to engage in the amazing academic that UBC has to offer. She is majoring in Political Sciences and minoring in Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies. She came to this role through her leadership role in the UBC Model United Nations Student Association (MUNSA), and has ben excited to take on this learning experience. Her goal for UBCMUN is to create a unique and fun experience for all those involved. She hopes that, through the conference themes and committee topics, participants will be able to take the knowledge they gain and apply it to their lives going forward
Deputy-Secretary General,
Logistics
Sean Allorde (he/him)
Sean is a third year international student pursuing a Political Science degree, showing a primary interest in Canadian politics, international relations, and law. Born and raised in the Philippines, he recently moved to the Canadian prairies to reconnect with his overseas dad. He grew up speaking English and Filipino, currently working towards being eloquent in French. Outside his studies, he enjoys hiking, boxing, biking and working out. If you want to enjoy Greater Vancouver's scenic nature, be sure to say hi and ask him for recommendations for a short hiking trip!
Under-Secretary General,
Design & Content
Iris Liu (she/her)
Iris is a second year student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Systems with a minor in French Language. Iris was born and raised in Metro Vancouver, Canada, and is at UBC Vancouver for its nature scene and the extracurricular opportunities offered. She hopes that delegates will deeply learn about linguistic diversity through the "dying languages" topic in the UNESCO committee and is passionate about the revitalisation of such. Iris is looking forward to the renewal of the UBCMUN conference and hopes for a successful run of it in 2025!
Chief of Staff,
Maryam Haroon (she/her)
Maryam is a fourth year UBC student pursuing a degree in International Relations with a minor in Law and Society. Born and raised in Pakistan, Maryam moved to Canada with her family seeking a better future. She has a keen interest in international affairs, human rights, and social justices, and looks forward to opportunities to get involved in her community. Outside of her studies, Maryam loves to read, spend quality time with her family and friends, and try out different cafes around Vancouver!
Events Director,
Kelvin NG (he/him)
Kelvin is a fourth year student pursuing a major in Psychology and a Law and Society minor, being thrilled to have the opportunity of serving as the Events Director for this UBCMUN iteration. His aim is to actively listening to the wonderful MUN community at UBC and creating fun, engaging events for all of the delegates. His passion for Model UN began back in 2018, as he got to experience the rush of being part of BurnettMUN’s World Health Organization (WHO) Committee, and thoroughly enjoyed his experience as a delegate in subsequent conferences.Outside of MUN, Kelvin enjoys reading memoirs, and about history, as well as trying out different foods in the Metro Vancouver area. His best advice for delegates is to do your research, and come with your best argument, but also do not forget to enjoy the experience!
Contact Kelvin
MEET THE SECRETARIAT
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UBCMUN 2025
______________________________
Deputy-Secretary General,
Haesol Kim (she/her)
Haesol is in her last year at the University of British Columbia, majoring in Psychology and minoring in International Relations. Originally from Korea and having lived in China for seven years, Haesol is fluent in Korean, English, and Mandarin. With 11 years of MUN experience under her belt, she has participated as delegate, chair, director and executive. Outside her studies, Haesol enjoys listening to music, watching K-dramas, and traveling around the world. For her, UBCMUN serves as a unique platform for broadening horizons and deepening perspectives on our complex world. She hopes everyone appreciates the importance of history and Indigenous communities, gets the most out of this iteration, and enjoys their time in Vancouver and at the University of British Columbia.
Director General,
Lucca Santa Cruz Parolo (he/him)
Lucca is a fifth year international relations student at UBC, originally from Brazil and residing in Vancouver, Canada for nearly a decade. He came to the country seeking better opportunities on a global stage, thanks to his parents tireless efforts. Lucca hopes that UBCMUN can highlight what UBX offers to the global community. By promoting education, diplomacy, and global awareness, he aspires for the conference to enhance delegates' understanding on global dynamics and UN operations, particularly in relation to this year's conference theme. He aims to foster empathy and cross-cultural exchange, inspiring the next generation of leaders to appreciate diverse viewpoints and collaborate on global issues.
Deputy-Secretary General, Delegate Affairs
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Milan Sotoodeh (he/him)
Milan is a second year student descending from Iranian heritage, born in Ottawa, and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is currently living in Vancouver to be closer to extended family, explore the natural and urban beauty the area has to offer, and learn at one of the most highly regarded educational institutions in the world. Milan has been doing Model UN since high school, finding over the years great fulfillment from the way the community aspect of it fosters growth. Participating in MUN emphasized values revolving around collaboration and compromise, two core pillars that continue to act as guiding principles in his personal and professional life. As Indigenous peoples are generally underrepresented and overlooked, Milan considers this year's conference a great opportunity for giving these communities a voice through Model UN. For this iteration, he hopes to foster an environment where delegates feel safe, included, represented, and platformed.
Deputy-Secretary General, Marketing & Public Outreach
1
Fiorella Vargas (she/her)
Fiorella is a fourth year international student pursuing an International Relations degree with a Law and Society specialization. Born and raised in Peru, she came to UBC Vancouver to discover new horizons, meet and interact with different, unique cultures, and hone all her soft and professional skills alongside her peers. Fiorella started her Model UN journey three years ago, since then meeting passionate delegates who have helped to awaken a greater appreciation of cultural diversity while addressing significant, global-touching matters. In this UBCMUN, she wishes our delegates to find themselves with history, to reflect on how the past still has an impact on our contemporary world, and to engage in a debate wherein innovative, significative solutions are proposed. She commits to always extend a friendly hand, to support you to the extent possible, and give her all and best to help you creating unforgettable memories with your peers, with the old and the ones to come.
Deputy-Secretary General, Finance
1
Keely Anderson (she/her)
Keely is a second year student from Southern Alberta and has come to Vancouver for many reasons. The main being to explore and grow as a person away from home, and to engage in the amazing academic that UBC has to offer. She is majoring in Political Sciences and minoring in Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies. She came to this role through her leadership role in the UBC Model United Nations Student Association (MUNSA), and has ben excited to take on this learning experience. Her goal for UBCMUN is to create a unique and fun experience for all those involved. She hopes that, through the conference themes and committee topics, participants will be able to take the knowledge they gain and apply it to their lives going forward
Deputy-Secretary General, Logistics
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Sean Allorde (he/him)
Sean is a third year international student pursuing a Political Science degree, showing a primary interest in Canadian politics, international relations, and law. Born and raised in the Philippines, he recently moved to the Canadian prairies to reconnect with his overseas dad. He grew up speaking English and Filipino, currently working towards being eloquent in French. Outside his studies, he enjoys hiking, boxing, biking and working out. If you want to enjoy Greater Vancouver's scenic nature, be sure to say hi and ask him for recommendations for a short hiking trip!
Under-Secretary General, Design & Content
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Iris Liu (she/her)
Iris is a second year student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Systems with a minor in French Language. Iris was born and raised in Metro Vancouver, Canada, and is at UBC Vancouver for its nature scene and the extracurricular opportunities offered. She hopes that delegates will deeply learn about linguistic diversity through the "dying languages" topic in the UNESCO committee and is passionate about the revitalisation of such. Iris is looking forward to the renewal of the UBCMUN conference and hopes for a successful run of it in 2025!
Contact Iris
Chief of Staff
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Maryam Haroon (she/her)
Maryam is a fourth year UBC student pursuing a degree in International Relations with a minor in Law and Society. Born and raised in Pakistan, Maryam moved to Canada with her family seeking a better future. She has a keen interest in international affairs, human rights, and social justices, and looks forward to opportunities to get involved in her community. Outside of her studies, Maryam loves to read, spend quality time with her family and friends, and try out different cafes around Vancouver!
Contact Maryam
Events Director1
Kelvin NG (he/him)
Kelvin is a fourth year student pursuing a major in Psychology and a Law and Society minor, being thrilled to have the opportunity of serving as the Events Director for this UBCMUN iteration. His aim is to actively listening to the wonderful MUN community at UBC and creating fun, engaging events for all of the delegates. His passion for Model UN began back in 2018, as he got to experience the rush of being part of BurnettMUN’s World Health Organization (WHO) Committee, and thoroughly enjoyed his experience as a delegate in subsequent conferences.Outside of MUN, Kelvin enjoys reading memoirs, and about history, as well as trying out different foods in the Metro Vancouver area. His best advice for delegates is to do your research, and come with your best argument, but also do not forget to enjoy the experience!
Contact Kelvin