: Secretary-General
Emily Bowen: Director-General
Emily is honored to serve SRMUN Atlanta 2024 as Director-General. This year will be Emily’s eighth conference as a SRMUN staff member, having previously served as Director General of SRMUN Atlanta 2023, Deputy Director-General of SRMUN Atlanta 2022, Director of the Security Council, and Assistant Director of UNICEF Executive Board, the Peacebuilding Commission, NATO, and the Security Council. Emily holds a Master’s Degree in International Security with a concentration in Peace Operations from the Schar School of Government and Policy at George Mason University, focusing her studies on the United Nations, international peacekeeping operations, and human rights. Emily currently works as a policy analyst for a federal agency. When not preparing for SRMUN, Emily loves going to trivia nights with her friends and going to car races. Emily is excited to see the great ideas and debate delegates bring to this year’s conference!
Michael Bovi: Deputy Directory-General
Michael is excited to serve as Deputy Director-General at SRMUN Atlanta 2024! Michael previously served as the Deputy Director-General at SRMUN Atlanta 2023, Director for the Commission on Science and Technology for Development and UNICEF-EB, and Assistant Director for IAEA. Prior to joining staff, he participated in Model United Nations for three years at his university and attended SRMUN Atlanta every year as a delegate during said time. Michael graduated in December 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Software, Systems, and Networking. Michael hopes to provide delegates with a memorable and informative experience!
Orlando Valdez: Under-Secretary-General
Orlando is honored to serve as your Under-Secretary General for SRMUN Atlanta 2024! He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia and is studying International Affairs with a certificate in International Law. This is Orlando’s third time as a staff member for SRMUN. He has served as Assistant Director for IOM for Charlotte 2023, Assistant Under-Secretary General for Atlanta 2023, and as Director for CND for Charlotte 2024. During his free time, you can find Orlando reading, looking up new fashion trends, gardening, hiking, playing video games or researching new international trends! He is very much looking forward to an amazing SRMUN Atlanta 2024!
General Assembly Plenary
Director: Aspen Andersson
Aspen is looking forward to serving as Director of the General Assembly Plenary at SRMUN Atlanta 2024. This will be Aspen’s eighth SRMUN conference overall and third time on staff, having previously served as the Assistant Director for the Commission on the Status of Women and the Security Council. Aspen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Pre-law concentration and graduated with a double minor in Spanish and English. Outside of SRMUN, Aspen enjoys reading, journaling, trying new foods, and spending time with her friends and family
Assistant Director: Peyton Gardner
Peyton is excited to be serving as the Assistant Director for the General Assembly Plenary at SRMUN Atlanta 2024! Peyton is currently working through a B.A. in Anthropology with a minor in Political Science. She joined Model UN in high school, and this marks her 5th year of involvement, and her first year on SRMUN staff. She has attended three SRMUNs as a delegate, in addition to staffing her university’s own conference for high schoolers in the spring. In her spare time, Peyton enjoys watching hockey, hiking, and trying to teach her cat how to walk with a leash.
Assistant Director: Haley Bufka
Haley is tremendously excited to return and serve SRMUN Atlanta 2024 as an Assistant Director for the General Assembly Plenary! Haley spent three years participating in her campus MUN organization, and almost got to serve as the Assistant Director for the United Nations Environment Programme - Committee of Permanent Representatives at the ultimately canceled SRMUN Charlotte 2020. Haley recently graduated with a BA in International Affairs with an applied French language concentration and a minor in African and African Diaspora Studies, and then moved to Michigan to be with her grandmother and pursue work in environmental conservation. In her free time, Haley enjoys gardening, talking walks, crocheting, reading, and pretty much anything else a grandma might do.
UN Industrial Development Organization
Director: Charles Lenoir
Charles is honored to serve as the Director for UNIDO at SRMUN Atlanta 2024. Charles is a first-year graduate student studying copyright law. Charles has served as a delegate four times at SRMUN, and this will be his third year on staff, having previously served as the Assistant Director for the League of Arab States at SRMUN Atlanta 2022 and the Director of UNESCO at SRMUN Atlanta 2023. Charles looks forward to hearing the diverse ideas delegates will present in committee.
Assistant Director: Kathleen Conow
Kathleen is honored to serve as your Assistant Director for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). This will be Kathleen’s fifth conference as a SRMUN staff member. Having previously served as a Director and Assistant Director for both the Atlanta and Charlotte conferences in the Security Council, GA Plenary, GA 3rd, and the Food and Agricultural Organization. Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Political Science - International relations with two minors in European Studies and Diplomacy and a certificate in International Studies. Kathleen is currently a Court Reporter while actively studying for the LSAT. When not preparing for SRMUN, Kathleen loves heavy weight lifting, painting, and watching any Gordon Ramsey show while cooking.
Assistant Director: Harper Chassay
Harper is thrilled to be serving as Assistant Director for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization for the 2024 SRMUN Atlanta conference! This is Harper’s second time on SRMUN staff and her fifth SRMUN conference overall. She is currently a senior political science major with a pre-law minor. In her free time, Harper enjoys thrifting, playing piano, and hanging out with her cat, Posey.
African Union
Director: Claudia Bonney
Claudia is honored to serve as the Director of the African Union. This is Claudia’s sixth SRMUN Atlanta Conference and second on staff, previously serving as Assistant Director for the General Assembly Plenary and Assistant Director for the Group of Twenty. Claudia graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish. She is currently a third-year law student hoping to practice transactional law. When not preparing for SRMUN, Claudia enjoys hiking, binge-watching K-dramas and Disney classics, and cooking. Claudia looks forward to meeting delegates and having a successful SRMUN Atlanta Conference.
Assistant Director: Isaiah Donaldson
Isaiah is excited to be the Assistant Director (AD) for the African Union at SRMUN Atlanta 2024. Isaiah is a junior majoring in International Affairs and minoring in Political Science. He is also currently the treasurer of his university’s Model United Nations team. He looks forward to overseeing the discourse, debate, and resolutions that will take place in the African Union throughout this conference.
Commission on Population and Development
Director: Joanne Kim
Joanne is honored to serve as Director for the Commission on Population and Development (CPD)! She graduated in May 2024 and studied Political Science and Public Relations! She has attended four SRMUN conferences and served as Chair/Rapporteur in GA Plenary for SRMUN Atlanta 2022. This will be her second year on staff, having served as the Assistant Director for UNESCO at SRMUN Atlanta 2023. Joanne will be pursuing a Master’s degree as a Charles B. Rangel Fellow. When she is not busy with school or work, Joanne loves to hang out at coffee shops and binge-watch Netflix. Joanne is excited to provide a fun and rewarding experience for everyone and to seeing everyone’s hard work and preparation pay off!
Assistant Director: Lilly Slipher
Lilly is excited to be returning to SRMUN as Assistant Director for CPD. This will be her second time staffing at SRMUN Atlanta, having served last year as Assistant Director for GA Plen. Lilly is a senior International Studies Major with a concentration in diplomacy and strategy, and a minor in Japanese as well as Women & Gender Studies. Lilly is so excited to see the delegates make this the best conference ever!
International Law Commission
Director: Kathryn Caudill
Kathryn is honored to serve as the Director for the International Law Commission at SRMUN Atlanta 2024! Kathryn graduated college with majors in Political Science and Spanish and a minor in Criminal Justice. She will be graduating with her Juris Doctor this December. Kathryn participated in SRMUN as a delegate with her university and previously served as the Director of the Commission on the Status of Women. In her free time, Kathryn enjoys spending time with her friends, napping, and of course, retail therapy. Kathryn is so excited to work with the delegates this Fall and help to develop their professional skills!
Assistant Director: Sarah Johnson
Sarah is excited to be serving as an Assistant Director for the International Law Commission committee. Sarah previously served as an Assistant Director for the World Trade Organization for Atlanta 2023 and for UN Habitat Assembly for Charlotte 2024. Sarah currently holds a Bachelor’s degree in political science and will be furthering her education in law/legal studies. She currently works at a preschool and manages her own tutoring business for K-12 and college students. When not prepping for SRMUN, Sarah is streaming video games and writing her own music. Sarah is very excited to reprise her role as an Assistant Director and cannot wait to see and meet everyone!
Historical Security Council
Director: Jess Case
Jess is excited to be serving as the Director for the Historical United Nations Security Council for SRMUN Atlanta 2024! She is currently a senior studying International Affairs with a concentration on Europe. Jess joined Model UN in early 2022 and immediately fell in love with it. This will be Jess's third time on SRMUN staff, but 6th SRMUN overall! She is the President of her school's MUN club and has participated as both a delegate and a director for her school's on-campus conferences. In her free time, Jess loves to read, play with her cats, and catch up on TV/movies. Jess is looking forward to seeing what all the delegates work up at SRMUN Atlanta 2024!
Assistant Director: Kristina James
Kristina is excited to be serving as the Assistant director for the Historical United Nations Security Council! Kristina is a third-year student studying International Affairs, driven by a passion for human rights, gender equality, and sustainability. Kristina has served on leadership within her University’s Model United Nations team, as well as participated in five SRMUN conferences thus far. After college, Kristina plans to leverage her academic pursuits and practical experience to pursue higher education, continue action to promote global sustainability, and potentially work for the United Nations.
Security Council
Director: Paige Stephens
Paige is excited to be the Director of the Security Council for SRMUN Atlanta 2024. This will be her fifth year participating at SRMUN, and third on staff where she previously served as Assistant Director of the General Assembly and the Security Council. Paige holds a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and Environmental Studies, as well as a Masters of Science in Global Affairs.
Assistant Director: Dean Moschella
Dean is very excited to be serving as the Assistant Director for the Security Council! Dean is a senior political-science student with minors in pre-law and international studies, and he will have graduated by the time that SRMUN Atlanta rolls around. He hopes to work in public service, and one day work his way up to an elected position. Dean is from Dallas Texas, but grew up in New Orleans, giving him a nostalgic love for Mardi Gras and Cajun food. His favorite hobbies involve playing pool, board games, volleyball, and gaming. One fun fact about Dean is that he has a great uncle named Frank Costello, who was a famous mob boss in the Italian-American mafia! Dean is eagerly looking forward to seeing how delegates plan on tackling international issues in the Security Council this year.
TBD: Assistant Under-Secretary-General