Your Secretariat

Hello everyone, I grew up in Virginia but I am originally from Australia. That helped my love for international relations. I am an electrical engineer major with a minor in math and an intense interest in Model United Nations as a whole. I began Model UN in high school at ODUMUNC . Ever since I have been obsessed with it, surrounding myself with as much MUN related materials as possible. I am excited to be the Model UN president getting to grow the club to what I always envisioned it to be. Everyone should participate in MUN,  to better their public speaking and understanding of global politics. I also I enjoy cooking for my family, traveling with friends and my undergraduate research at ODU.

Gabriel Kinnison, born and raised in Norfolk Virginia, is a Junior pursuing a degree in Biomedical Sciences. He has been accepted into Eastern Virginia Medical School via the ODU-EVMS Early admission program and plans to become a surgeon in the local area. Gabriel brings extensive experience to ODUMUNC as both an award winning delegate, chair and previous secretary-treasurer. Outside of MUN, he is active in medical shadowing and volunteering, athletics, Greek dance competitions and festivals, and the Greek Orthodox community. Gabe looks forward to leading a successful ODUMUNC 50 with the help of the secretariat!

Hello! I am a second-year graduate student in the Strome College of Business pursuing a Master of Business Administration. Having grown up in Norfolk, Virginia, I have had the opportunity to participate in Model United Nations, international affairs, and diplomatic engagements for many years, both through ODU and the broader Hampton Roads community. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue my involvement as the Director General for ODUMUNC 50. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, gardening, researching local real estate, and spending time outdoors. I look forward to another successful year with ODU Model United Nations.

Hello! I am a sophomore studying Biomedical Sciences (Pre-Health) and am aiming for medical school. I was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia. I have the honor of being the Secretary-Treasurer for ODUMUNC 50. I started Model UN in my freshman year of high school and attended four ODU conferences as a delegate. Last year was my first time staffing the conference. I can’t wait to be involved again this year. Outside of school and Model UN, I enjoy reading, playing music, and spending time with my friends and family.

Matthew Juarez is a junior Political Science major on the Pre-Law track. He is excited to serve as ODU’s College Conference Coordinator and Head Delegate, bringing years of Model UN experience as an award-winning delegate and senior staffer since high school. He oversees the travel program and delegate team, coordinates training, and works to build a competitive program to represent ODU at conferences across the country. Matthew also serves as a Student Director overseeing 30+ ODU Ambassadors. He is President of the Political Science Association and Director of Legislation and Government Affairs for the ODU Student Government Association.

Hey! I’m Elise Corbin, and I’m very honored to have this position for ODU’s MUN club. I’m a Virginian native, born and raised in Chesapeake, but I love to travel and explore other states and countries. Joining MUN has been an amazing experience for me and has offered me so many opportunities already as an International Relations major. I cannot wait to give back to ODU and the MUN club through my work as a member of the secretariat this year.

Hey! I’m originally from St. James, Jamaica. I moved to the United 91¶ÌÊÓƵs my freshman year of high school. I’m a third-year majoring in Biomedical Sciences (Pre-health) with a minor in Psychology. I joined Model UN because I thought it would be a fun experience and a way to get to know more people and stayed because of the community I found there. Joining Model UN has helped me so much with my public speaking and people skills. Apart from MUN, I am a senator for the college of health science. In my spare time, I’m either reading or watching Criminal Minds.

Hello my name Brianna Keys I am a senior this year and is majoring in elementary education. I will be your Under Secretary General specialized committee this year. I enjoy model un because it has helped me develop more confidence and public speaking skills that I can use all throughout my life. I have also met a lot of people from many different schools from traveling around the country. I enjoy reading, movies and travel. I hope to help create an engaging and collaborative experience where delegates can grow as leaders work together effectively.

I’m a Northern Virginia native and a senior majoring in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy. I was heavily involved in the Loudoun International Youth Leadership Summit throughout high school and joined Model UN for the first time in college. My favorite aspect of MUN is its constant expansion of my horizons and meeting new people to an extent that makes this club truly unique. I also serve Orthodox Christian Campus Ministries and help lead Catholic Campus Ministry. In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, swimming, bike riding, and playing with animals. I’ll be working for a think tank after graduation.

I’m an international affairs student hoping to pursue a future career in foreign service. I was born and raised in Viborg, Denmark. I have been involved in Model UN since 8th grade. I attended ODUMUNC 46, 47 and 48 as a delegate. It was privilege to join staff for the first time at ODUMUNC 49. This year I have the honor of being the ODU Model UN society’s PR person. I am also very much looking forward to being a part of our 50th conference. I enjoy music, being outdoors, reading and hanging out with my friends and family.

Hi everyone! I am a sophomore majoring in Political Science, with plans for law school post-graduation. I’m Nigerian-American, born and raised in Virginia. Apart from Model UN, I’m in the Pre-Law Association and the Political Science Association. I initially joined Model UN because it sounded fun, and I was right! Regardless of your major, MUN is a great experience, both for building skills and finding a community.  When I’m not studying or doing stuff for clubs, I like to sing, write, read, and hang out with friends. I’m so looking forward to another awesome year!

My name is Luis Silva and I am pursuing a degree in International Affairs and Global Politics at ODU. I am of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent, born in Orlando. As a military dependent I have lived all across the US and gained a passion for public service. With my degree, I am seeking to pursue a career in the Foreign Service, Peace Corps, public policy or international development. It was a no-brainer to join Model UN for hands-on understanding of the conduct of diplomacy. One of my best MUN experiences was staffing ODUMUNC 49. Seeing how passionate and knowledgeable the delegates were gave me hope for they will contribute to the greater world.