Poorvi Kunzru - Secretary-General
Poorvi hails from the beautiful country of India but has lived in six different cities growing up and her family is currently based in...you guessed it, Muscat, Oman. Poorvi loves travelling, meeting all sorts of people, and arguing; these three qualities are her primary motivation for being involved with Model United Nations. When Poorvi is not pretending to study, attending MUN conferences, or planning for UPMUNC she spends her time with her family, her dogs, playing golf, planning conferences for Wharton Women and building libraries in South India. Poorvi knows that with the power-house Secretariat she is working with (see below) UPMUNC 2009 is guaranteed to be an excellent conference for the staff and delegates alike.
Poorvi hails from the beautiful country of India but has lived in six different cities growing up and her family is currently based in...you guessed it, Muscat, Oman. Poorvi loves travelling, meeting all sorts of people, and arguing; these three qualities are her primary motivation for being involved with Model United Nations. When Poorvi is not pretending to study, attending MUN conferences, or planning for UPMUNC she spends her time with her family, her dogs, playing golf, planning conferences for Wharton Women and building libraries in South India. Poorvi knows that with the power-house Secretariat she is working with (see below) UPMUNC 2009 is guaranteed to be an excellent conference for the staff and delegates alike.
Catherine Gao - Director-General
Catherine is honored to be the Director-General for UPMUNC 2009. She has been involved with Model UN since high school and has served as Assistant-Secretary-General for UPMUNC 2007 and as Business Director for UPMUNC 2008. As a Wharton student in the class of 2011, Catherine plans to concentrate in Finance and Marketing with a minor in East Asian Studies. In her spare time, Catherine enjoys traveling, reading, and cooking. Catherine is also very passionate about social entrepreneurship and international development. She is the Chief Development Officer of Givology, a P2P internet community devoted to education philanthropy. Check it out at www.givology.org!
Catherine is honored to be the Director-General for UPMUNC 2009. She has been involved with Model UN since high school and has served as Assistant-Secretary-General for UPMUNC 2007 and as Business Director for UPMUNC 2008. As a Wharton student in the class of 2011, Catherine plans to concentrate in Finance and Marketing with a minor in East Asian Studies. In her spare time, Catherine enjoys traveling, reading, and cooking. Catherine is also very passionate about social entrepreneurship and international development. She is the Chief Development Officer of Givology, a P2P internet community devoted to education philanthropy. Check it out at www.givology.org!
Aditi Marisetti - Chief of Staff
Aditi is delighted to be the Chief of Staff for UPMUNC XLIII! Coming all the way from Toronto, Canada, Aditi is currently a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in International Relations. Aditi has been part of Penn's Model UN team since freshman year, as both an Assistant Secretary-General and then Under Secretary- General for the ECOSOC and Specialized committees. Outside of school and UPMUNC, Aditi likes to cook, dance, and she loves trying new things. Aditi is excited to work with a phenomenal team of staff and delegates on another amazing UPMUNC!
Aditi is delighted to be the Chief of Staff for UPMUNC XLIII! Coming all the way from Toronto, Canada, Aditi is currently a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in International Relations. Aditi has been part of Penn's Model UN team since freshman year, as both an Assistant Secretary-General and then Under Secretary- General for the ECOSOC and Specialized committees. Outside of school and UPMUNC, Aditi likes to cook, dance, and she loves trying new things. Aditi is excited to work with a phenomenal team of staff and delegates on another amazing UPMUNC!
Anne Sherman - Business Director
Anne is very excited to be the Business Director for UPMUNC 2009! She loved serving as an Assistant Secretary General for last year's UPMUNC and is looking forward to working with such an amazing secretariat and staff again. Anne is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, studying International Relations and French. She is originally from Bethesda, MD. Outside of Model UN and the IAA, Anne is a member of the UPenn Club Gymnastics team, a West Philly Tutor, and a Rodin Student ICS. She loves playing sports, running, and is very interested in both domestic and international politics. She hopes you enjoy the conference!
Anne is very excited to be the Business Director for UPMUNC 2009! She loved serving as an Assistant Secretary General for last year's UPMUNC and is looking forward to working with such an amazing secretariat and staff again. Anne is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, studying International Relations and French. She is originally from Bethesda, MD. Outside of Model UN and the IAA, Anne is a member of the UPenn Club Gymnastics team, a West Philly Tutor, and a Rodin Student ICS. She loves playing sports, running, and is very interested in both domestic and international politics. She hopes you enjoy the conference!
Peter Maa - Director of Operations
Peter is honored and privileged to serve as Co-Director of Operations for UPMUNC XVIII. He has been involved in Model UN since his eighth grade year when it was a class project, participated in various conferences throughout high school and freshman year, and served as Assistant Secretary-General for UPMUNC XVII. From Plainsboro, NJ (the site of the great television show House), Peter is a sophomore in the Jerome Fisher Management and Technology Program at Penn, studying Computer Science and Finance. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Peter loves hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and skiing. He is looking forward to having a fantastic time at UPMUNC 2009!
Peter is honored and privileged to serve as Co-Director of Operations for UPMUNC XVIII. He has been involved in Model UN since his eighth grade year when it was a class project, participated in various conferences throughout high school and freshman year, and served as Assistant Secretary-General for UPMUNC XVII. From Plainsboro, NJ (the site of the great television show House), Peter is a sophomore in the Jerome Fisher Management and Technology Program at Penn, studying Computer Science and Finance. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Peter loves hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and skiing. He is looking forward to having a fantastic time at UPMUNC 2009!
Geoffroy Bablon - Director of Operations
Geoffroy is pumped up about UPMUNC '09! Hailing from Paris, in his much beloved country of cheese, wine and strikes, Geoffroy is a sophomore in the Jerome Fisher Management and Technology program at Penn. He is relatively new to the Model UN scene since it wasn't offered in his high school as a club, but he is hoping to make up for the lost time. An avid "third culture kid", Geoffroy has lived in France, the US and India, and has travelled all over Asia and to parts of South America, Africa, and Europe. In his spare time he likes planning his next adventure, trying to figure out a way to pay for said adventure, swimming, rock climbing, music, and spending time with friends.
Geoffroy is pumped up about UPMUNC '09! Hailing from Paris, in his much beloved country of cheese, wine and strikes, Geoffroy is a sophomore in the Jerome Fisher Management and Technology program at Penn. He is relatively new to the Model UN scene since it wasn't offered in his high school as a club, but he is hoping to make up for the lost time. An avid "third culture kid", Geoffroy has lived in France, the US and India, and has travelled all over Asia and to parts of South America, Africa, and Europe. In his spare time he likes planning his next adventure, trying to figure out a way to pay for said adventure, swimming, rock climbing, music, and spending time with friends.
Anant Ahuja - Director of Public Relations
Coming from the greatest capital in the world, New Delhi, India, Anant is a member of the class of 2012 at Penn's College of Arts and Sciences. At this remarkable institution, he plans to pursue a degree in either Political Science, or Economics, or both, a decision he is in no hurry to make. Serving as an Assistant Secretary General for last year's UPMUNC has taught this year's Director of Public Relations the key elements of a quality Model UN conference. Anant promises to organize great social events and be available to take care of any concerns or issues delegates may have. A closer look at Anant's life would reveal that when not engaged in Model UN related work, he loves to play basketball, and produces music that he hopes will one day change the world.
Coming from the greatest capital in the world, New Delhi, India, Anant is a member of the class of 2012 at Penn's College of Arts and Sciences. At this remarkable institution, he plans to pursue a degree in either Political Science, or Economics, or both, a decision he is in no hurry to make. Serving as an Assistant Secretary General for last year's UPMUNC has taught this year's Director of Public Relations the key elements of a quality Model UN conference. Anant promises to organize great social events and be available to take care of any concerns or issues delegates may have. A closer look at Anant's life would reveal that when not engaged in Model UN related work, he loves to play basketball, and produces music that he hopes will one day change the world.
Tiffany Chin - Under-Secretary General of the General Assembly
Tiffany has been involved in Model United Nations since her beginnings in high school at the International School of Beijing, and continued her passion for it here at Penn. She has previously attended and chaired conferences in Beijing and The Hague. Tiffany is a Wharton Bachelor of Economics candidate for the class of 2011, and plans to concentrate in Management or Business and Public Policy. Her interests include watching tennis, fantasizing about Harry Potter, and reading greeting cards at convenience stores. Tiffany is looking forward to a fabulous and excited UPMUNC!
Tiffany has been involved in Model United Nations since her beginnings in high school at the International School of Beijing, and continued her passion for it here at Penn. She has previously attended and chaired conferences in Beijing and The Hague. Tiffany is a Wharton Bachelor of Economics candidate for the class of 2011, and plans to concentrate in Management or Business and Public Policy. Her interests include watching tennis, fantasizing about Harry Potter, and reading greeting cards at convenience stores. Tiffany is looking forward to a fabulous and excited UPMUNC!
Sachi Sobti - Under-Secretary General of the Economic and Social Council
Sachi is excited to serve as the Under-Secretary General of the ECOSOC and Specialized committees for UPMUNC 2009! She is a member of the class of 2012 at the University of Pennsylvania, specifically studying business at Wharton. Sachi is originally from northern New Jersey, and graduated high school from Horace Mann School in Riverdale, New York. She was involved in Model United Nations during high school, but is excited to be given the opportunity to learn even more about international affairs through greater involvement in the activity. Outside of UPMUNC, Sachi enjoys running, community service work, and watching movies. Good luck to the delegates and staff- UPMUNC 2009 will be unforgettable!
Sachi is excited to serve as the Under-Secretary General of the ECOSOC and Specialized committees for UPMUNC 2009! She is a member of the class of 2012 at the University of Pennsylvania, specifically studying business at Wharton. Sachi is originally from northern New Jersey, and graduated high school from Horace Mann School in Riverdale, New York. She was involved in Model United Nations during high school, but is excited to be given the opportunity to learn even more about international affairs through greater involvement in the activity. Outside of UPMUNC, Sachi enjoys running, community service work, and watching movies. Good luck to the delegates and staff- UPMUNC 2009 will be unforgettable!
Shubhi Nigam - Under-Secretary General of the Crisis Committees
Straight from Delhi, India, Shubhi Nigam is a sophomore here at Penn. She is a potential Computer Science and Economics major and loves spending her time programming and studying graphs NOT! She actually loves spending her time watching House, eating candy and planning exotic vacations that she hopes her parents will one day pay for. She has been involved in MUN since her junior year in high school. And after having a kick ass time as an Assistant Secretary General for UPMUNC last year, she is incredibly excited to be USG Crisis. She can not wait for UPMUNC XLIII to roll around because she knows it will be the best UPMUNC ever!!!
Straight from Delhi, India, Shubhi Nigam is a sophomore here at Penn. She is a potential Computer Science and Economics major and loves spending her time programming and studying graphs NOT! She actually loves spending her time watching House, eating candy and planning exotic vacations that she hopes her parents will one day pay for. She has been involved in MUN since her junior year in high school. And after having a kick ass time as an Assistant Secretary General for UPMUNC last year, she is incredibly excited to be USG Crisis. She can not wait for UPMUNC XLIII to roll around because she knows it will be the best UPMUNC ever!!!
Roashan Ayene - Under-Secretary General of Crisis Committees
Roashan is extremely excited to be an Under Secretary General for Crisis Committees for UPMUNC 2009. He was an Assistant Secretary General for last year's UPMUNC and an Assistant Director of Intercol (our Intercollegiate MUN team). He is a pre-med student and plans to dual degree in Biology in the School of Arts and Sciences and Computer Science in the School of Engineering. He grew up right outside Philadelphia in Newtown Square, PA and graduated from Marple Newtown High School. He is proud to be part of the team hosting UPMUNC in this amazing city. In addition to Model UN, he works in a University of Pennsylvania laboratory. In his spare time, he enjoys running, reading, and having a good time.
Roashan is extremely excited to be an Under Secretary General for Crisis Committees for UPMUNC 2009. He was an Assistant Secretary General for last year's UPMUNC and an Assistant Director of Intercol (our Intercollegiate MUN team). He is a pre-med student and plans to dual degree in Biology in the School of Arts and Sciences and Computer Science in the School of Engineering. He grew up right outside Philadelphia in Newtown Square, PA and graduated from Marple Newtown High School. He is proud to be part of the team hosting UPMUNC in this amazing city. In addition to Model UN, he works in a University of Pennsylvania laboratory. In his spare time, he enjoys running, reading, and having a good time.
