MEET THE SECRETARIAT

Abigail Lee

Secretary-General

Class of 2027

Abby Lee is a second-year in the Kilachand Honors College pursuing a B.S. in Data Science and a B.A. in Comparative Literature with a focus on Hispanic texts. She is originally from Providence, RI, and first got involved in Model U.N. in the sophomore year of high school.

Despite not studying international relations, Abby has been a part of the Boston University International Affairs Association (BUIAA) since her freshman year, when she joined MUN@BU, BU’s competitive MUN team. She has since served as the Director of Delegate Affairs for BarMUN XVII and currently serves as an Assistant Head Delegate for MUN@BU.

Besides her involvement in BUIAA, Abby has also served as an Analyst with the Boston University Consulting Group, Chief of Staff for the Student Government’s Senate, and an AI Fellow for Cornell Tech’s Breakthrough AI Program.

In her free time, Abby loves to lift weights, run, and eat any kind of Asian food, especially if it’s all you can eat. Abby can’t wait to watch BarMUN grow into adulthood this BarMUN XVIII!

Jamie Simpson

Chief of Staff

Class of 2027

Jamie Simpson is a sophomore studying Environmental Analysis & Policy with a minor in French. This is her second year on secretariat, last year serving as a USG, and this year acting as Chief of Staff for BarMUN XVIII. Her Model UN career started in early high school on the organizational side of things, serving on secretariat for the largest THIMUN-affiliated conference in the Middle East. Outside of MUN she loves music, and curates her Spotify playlists daily. She also enjoys going to Pilates in Brookline and sitting in cute cafés (due to her latte addiction) !

Michael Tsegaye

Under-Secretary-General of Assemblies

Class of 2028

Michael Tsegaye is a Freshman studying International Relations at Boston University with a regional track of Asia and a functional track of Foreign Policy and Security Studies (and hopefully a minor of Japanese in the future). He is originally from Gaithersburg, Maryland, only 45 minutes away from D.C!

While he only started being involved in Model UN in college, his love for MUN has already shown through. After competing at numerous conferences and staffing both of BU’s conferences, he is now excited to be your USG for BarMUN XVIII!

Before coming to BU, Michael participated in various activities such as working as a lifeguard for two Summers, and conducting research on phylogenetics!

Michael’s favorite things are Iced Chai, Soulslike games, and reading texts on Political Economy. 

Nandini Cheruku

Under-Secretary-General of Non-Traditional Crises

Class of 2028

Nandini Cheruku is a first year in the Pardee School of Global Studies and Kilachand Honors college, pursuing a B.A. in International Relations with a focus on Foreign Policy and Security Studies in Asia alongside a minor in Data Science. She is originally from San Antonio, Texas and has been involved in Model U.N. since her freshman year of high school.

Nandini joined BUIAA at the beginning of her freshman year and has gone on to serve as senior staff for both BARMUN XVII and BosMUN XXIV.

Outside of BUIAA, Nandini is also a member of the international relations and foreign service fraternity Delta Phi Epsilon and a member of the All-Girls Bollywood Fusion dance team Chankaar.

In her free time, Nandini loves to watch movies, try new restaurants, and take walks around the city. Nandini can’t wait for BarMUN and looks forward to meeting everyone!

David Sanchez

Under-Secretary-General of Traditional Crises

Class of 2027

From the deserts of Hobbs, New Mexico, to the snow slush of Boston, David is no stranger to rather silly weather. Having fled to Boston in pursue of his BA in Linguistics and Political Science with minors in International Relations, Economics, and Public Health, David had no idea the significance of a simple flyer in his dorm common room. Never having done Model UN, he quickly immersed himself during his spring semester freshman year, where he served as Vice Chair for BosMUN XXIII Press Corps. Going on to make lifelong friends with his fellow dais, he went on to staff BarMUN XVII and BosMUN XXIV. Outside of the world of MUN, David is an active member of Alianza Latina, works as an RA, and enjoys a heavy study sesh at Mugar. Outside the BU bubble, he is an avid concertgoer (rip his savings account), loves a good frolic in the city, and enjoys setting his phone to Do Not Disturb while listening to Kali Uchis. David is truly honored to serve as your Under-Secretary-General for BarMUN XVIII and is excited to meet y’all!

Glenna Bottom

Under-Secretary-General of Specialized Bodies

Class of 2028

Glenna (She/her) is in the class of 2028 at Boston University studying Economics and International Relations with tracks in Economics, Politics and Business, and Europe. Glenna is originally from Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, and her first experience with MUN was in her junior year of high school when she joined her high school's team. 

Since coming to Boston University, Glenna has been involved in MUN@BU and BOSMUN, Boston University's high school conference. Outside of Model United Nations, Glenna is an online writer for Boston University's International Relations Review and a member of Phi Gamma Nui, an entrepreneurial business fraternity.

In her free time, Glenna loves to explore Boston by trying new foods and finding new thrift shops with friends. She loves to travel and hopes to study abroad in the next few years of her education. Glenna is super excited to be a USG at BarMUN XVIII and working to create the best iteration of BarMUN yet!

Miya Peterson

Director of Delegate Affairs

Class of 2028

Miya Peterson is a first-year student in the Kilachand Honors College studying International Relations and Environmental Analysis and Policy with minors in Japanese and Public Policy Analysis. She is originally from O’ahu, Hawai’i, where she enjoys hiking, swimming, and kayaking. She also runs a (very small) crochet business.

Miya first became a part of Model United Nations in her freshman year of high school, and BarMUN XVIII will be her 18th-ish conference. Besides BarMUN, Miya is also involved in the Boston University International Affairs Association through its competitive travel team, MUN@BU, and as an Associate Editor for the Asia section of the International Relations Review, a student-run policy journal. Miya is also a part of the Alpha-Upsilon pledge class for Delta Phi Epsilon Gamma Chapter, a premier international business and foreign service fraternity.

Outside of International Relations, Miya enjoys working as an Assistant Researcher at Boston University’s Campus Climate Lab, being a First-Year Innovation Fellow at Boston University’s center for student innovation, Innovate@BU, and being a member of Boston University’s Pre-Law Society.

Miya is excited to see how BarMUN will grow in its 18th edition, and can’t wait to meet its future delegates!

Cole Nemes

Director of Operations

Class of 2026

From Long Beach Island, New Jersey, Cole’s shift to Boston was drastic but was more than rewarding. Studying Political Science with a minor in History, he plans to attend law school after undergrad, either somewhere in Washington D.C. or Boston itself. Having been a logistics staffer for BosMUN XXIII and BarMUN XVII, Cole is familiar with the behind-the-scenes work that goes into making these conferences the best they can be. Aside from his role as Director of Operations, Cole writes for the Boston Political Review, is a member of the Mock Mediation Club, and was the Treasurer of the BU Pre-Law Society. In his summers, he’s an ocean lifeguard at his hometown and is an avid swimmer. Cole understands his important position and will strive to make BarMUN XVIII run as smoothly as possible while having fun along the way.

David Marin

Director of Finance

Class of 2028

David Alexander Marín is a first-year in Pardee School of Global Studies and College of Arts and Sciences majoring in International Relations and Economics, as well as a minoring in Philosophy. He is also in the Kilachand Honors College. He is originally from sunny Miami, Florida but has his roots in Colombia. He got involved in Model U.N. in College, with this being his first year.

He decided to pursue International Relations because of his love for the world around him but more specifically, he wants to find ways to uplift his fellow Latin American community. He especially believes that he can do so through understanding the financial and economic situations of his home region, which is why he also decided to pursue Economics. He joined the Boston University International Affairs Association (BUIAA) because he knew it was a way to combine and put into practice these two fields, especially through the MUN@BU travel team, BosMUN, and BarMUN.

Outside of BUIAA, David is an Admissions Ambassador at the BU Admissions Office, Freshman Representative for Alianza Latina, and an Ambassador for the Kilachand Honors College. He also loves to spend time with his friends and family, play racquetball, make others laugh, and collect pins.

He is ecstatic to see the new iteration of BarMUN unfold and plans on it being the most fun BarMUN yet! See you there!

Anushka Majumdar

Director of Media and Marketing

Class of 2027

Anushka Majumdar is a sophomore at Boston University majoring in Economics and Political Science. She is originally from Princeton, New Jersey. She has been involved in Model UN since she was a Freshman in high school as both a competitor on the MUN@BU team and a staffer at BarMUN and BosMUN. Model UN played a significant role in her decision to major in Political Science. Outside of Model UN she is writes for the Daily Free Press, is on BUIAA Marketing Board, and runs a non-profit organization. In her free time she enjoys watching F1 (go McLaren!), listening to music (anything from classical to rap), or trying to play golf (key word is trying).

She is so honored to be your Director of Media and Marketing and is excited to see you all in the Fall!