SRMUN

Welcome to SRMUN Charlotte

March 20 - 22, 2025


Executive Staff

Jasmine Sutherland: Secretary-General

Jasmine Sutherland is thrilled to be serving as your Secretary General for SRMUN Charlotte 2025! This will be Jasmine’s sixth conference as a SRMUN Charlotte and Atlanta staff member, having previously served as Director General, Deputy-Director General, Director of Security Council, Director of GA First, and Director of UNFPA - Executive Board. Jasmine graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and a minor in German Language. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia where she works at a local District Attorney's office. SRMUN has provided Jasmine with so many opportunities and great memories. She is excited to see how staff and delegates grow in their leadership and diplomacy skills. Jasmine is looking forward to a successful and fun SRMUN Charlotte 2025!


Edgar Romero Cordova: Director-General

Edgar is honored and excited to serve as your Director General at SRMUN Charlotte 2025! He has previously attended nine SRMUN conferences both as a delegate and on staff. He has previously served on staff as the Director for the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), Director of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Director of the Group of 20 (G20), and most recently Deputy Director General at SRMUN Charlotte 2024.. Edgar is currently pursuing his master's in International Policy Management while working in the field of Labor Relations. In his free time, he enjoys going on hikes, spending time with his family and friends and binge watching sci-fi and political drama series. Edgar is thrilled to provide a great and positive experience for all delegates and looks forward to seeing all your hard work and ideas come to life at SRMUN Charlotte 2025!


Beau Seate: Deputy Directory-General

Beau is excited to serve as the Deputy Director-General for SRMUN Charlotte 2025! He has previously served as a Chap for SRMUN Charlotte 2022, Assistant Director of ECOSOC for SRMUN Charlotte 2023, and Director of GA Plen for SRMUN Charlotte 2024. Beau graduated with a Bachelor's in Computer Science, and now works in Research Triangle Park NC as a Software Engineer. He is also currently pursuing a Master's in Computer Science. In his free time he enjoys college football, coding websites and projects, playing tennis, and camping in the woods.


Xander Swain: Under-Secretary-General

My name is Xander Swain and I am your Under Secretary-General for SRMUN Charlotte. This will be my third time staffing SRMUN Charlotte, having previously served as the Director of UN Habitat-Assembly and the Director of the International Organization for Migration. I also have staffed SRMUN Atlanta four times. I graduated in May 2023 with my bachelor’s degrees in political science, environmental science, and sociology. I am currently working as an environmental educator at the Alabama 4-H Center and have plans to attend graduate school.


Committee Staff

General Assembly Plenary
Director: Jessica Case

Jessica is happy to serve as Director of the General Assembly Plenary for SRMUN Charlotte 2025! She lives in Gainesville, Georgia where she just graduated with her bachelor's degree in International Affairs with a concentration in Europe. This will be her fourth time on SRMUN staff, serving both Atlanta and Charlotte conferences. In her free time, Jess loves to travel, read, binge tv shows, and play with her two cats! Jess is looking forward to an amazing SRMUN Charlotte 2025!

Assistant Director: Aubrie Chastain

Aubrie is honored to serve as your Assistant Director for GA Plen at SRMUN Charlotte 2025! She graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor's of Science in Political Science and Environmental Studies and a minor in Pre-Law. This will be Aubrie's first time on SRMUN staff! During her free time, Aubrie enjoys hiking, reading, or watching Wes Anderson films. She is looking forward to a fantastic SRMUN Charlotte 2025!

Assistant Director: Samuel Brown

Samuel is excited to serve as an Assistant Director for the General Assembly at SRMUN Charlotte 2025! He lives around Atlanta, Georgia working as a server. He's pursuing a Bachelor's in Informational Technology currently. This is Sam's second time as staff for SRMUN but first time attending the conference as staff. As a hobby, Sam is a player in a Dungeons and Dragons game as well as a DM for two others. He looks forward greatly to contributing to every delegate's experience at SRMUN Charlotte 2025!


International Telecommunications Union
Director: Aspen Andersson

Aspen is looking forward to serving at SRMUN Charlotte 2024 as Director of the International Telecommunication Union. This will be Aspen’s ninth SRMUN conference overall and fourth time on staff, having previously served as the Assistant Director for the Commission on the Status of Women and the Security Council and Director of the General Assembly Plenary. Aspen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Pre-law concentration and graduated with a double minor in Spanish and English. Aspen is currently serving as a Presidential Scholar at the UNC System Office and plans to apply to law school in the coming year. Outside of SRMUN, Aspen enjoys reading, journaling, trying new foods, and spending time with her friends and family. Aspen is looking forward to a successful SRMUN CLT 2025!

Assistant Director: Haley Bufka

Haley is tremendously excited to return and serve SRMUN Charlotte 2025 as an Assistant Director for ITU! 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.

Assistant Director: Renee Smith

Renee is excited to serve as Assistant Director for ITU. Renee lives in Savannah, Georgia. She is majoring in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations and a minor in Sociology. This is her first time on SRMUN staff and she has been to SRMUN six times as a delegate and served as a head delegate for three of them. In her free time, she likes to read, cook, play soccer and go on adventures with friends.


Group of 77
Director: Harper Chassay

Harper is thrilled to serve as the Director of Group of 77 at SRMUN Charlotte 2025! She graduated in December of 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a minor in Pre-Law. In the future, Harper plans to pursue her Doctorate in Political Science to become a professor. This is Harper’s third time on SRMUN staff and her first time as a Director. During her free time, Harper can be found thrifting, hanging out with her cat, Posey, or playing the piano. Harper is so excited for SRMUN Charlotte 2025 and can’t wait to see all of the delegates’ innovative solutions for the issues presented.

Assistant Director: Jasmine Gaines

Jasmine is excited to join staff as the Assistant Director of the Group of 77 for SRMUN Charlotte 2024! She recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and minors in Asian Studies and Political Science. This is her fourth time at SRMUN but her first time being a part of the SRMUN staff. Outside of MUN, Jasmine loves playing the violin and watching Studio Ghibli movies!


Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons - Executive Council
Director: Lilly Slipher

Lilly is excited to serve as director for the OPCW-EC this SRMUN Charlotte. This will be my fourth time as a SRMUN staff member, having previously served as the Assistant Director of the GAPLEN, PBC, and CPD. She also attended SRMUN once as a delegate in 2022 in GAPLEN. She recently graduated with her bachelor’s degree in International Studies and will be attending graduate school to get her master's in Gender, Politics, and International Relations.

Assistant Director: Jia Li Emaus

Jia is honored to serve as the Assistant Director of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Executive Council for SRMUN Charlotte 2025! She was born in China, grew up in the Pacific North West, and currently resides in Greensboro, North Carolina. She is an undergraduate student in her senior year studying a double major Political Science and International Affairs & Development, with Minors in Spanish and Chinese. She also has experience studying and living in both Ecuador and Germany. This will be Jia's fourth SRMUN Charlotte, but her first time on SRMUN staff. During her free time she enjoys crocheting, swimming, going to the gym, and taking care of her Tuxedo cat, Times New Roman. She is looking forward to a successful SRMUN Charlotte 2025!


International Court of Justice
Director: Katie Reese

Katie, the Chief Justice of the International Court of Justice, currently lives in Norman, Oklahoma as a law student. She graduated in 2023 with her bachelor’s in political science and a minor in legal studies. This will be her third time on staff, as she was the AD for GAPlen at SRMUN Charlotte 2023 and the director for Security Council at SRMUN Charlotte 2024. Katie’s fun fact is that the military sends you to live in all sorts of cool places, like on the side of a volcano!

Assistant Director: Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson is excited to serve as an Assistant Chief Justice for the International Court of Justice at SRMUN Charlotte 2025! Sarah lives in Gainesville, GA where she works in education and operates a small tutoring business. She graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a minor in Sociology. This will be her fourth time on the SRMUN staff. During her free time, she loves to sing, write music, and play video games. Sarah looks forward to having a successful SRMUN Charlotte 2025!


Security Council
Director: Jacob Holt

Jacob is honored to serve as your Director of the Security Council for SRMUN Charlotte 2024! He lives in Atlanta, Georgia where he works and attends school. He will graduate in 2025 with a Bachelor’s in Accounting with a minor in Business Law. He regularly enjoys rock climbing, reading, and anime. He is excited for another chance to Direct at SRMUN Charlotte 2025

Assistant Director: Eden Chaffee

Eden Chaffee, is currently studying International Relations and Psychology. Eden has been a part of ten model UN conferences, and this will be her second time on SRMUN Staff, and she is incredibly excited to be doing it again. Eden’s fun fact is that she loves to paint.


Conference Staff

TBD: Assistant Under-Secretary-General