Meet the Secretariat

Chris Longman, Secretary-General

Hello everyone! My name is Chris Longman and I have the great pleasure of serving as Secretary-General for GWCIA XVI. I have participated in Model UN activities for six years and am looking forward to serving as Secretary-General for this years conference. I have had the ability to sit on both sides of the dais and have served in conferences as a Secretariat member, Chair, and a delegate. I grew up in Williston Park, a small suburb about a 45-minute drive from New York City. This year I will continue my studies as a junior in the Elliott School of International Affairs. I am majoring in International Affairs with a concentration in Conflict and Security and a minor in Criminal Justice. I plan to study abroad this upcoming spring semester somewhere in Europe. My Secretariat and I are working diligently to bring to you a great conference on November 5^th and I cannot wait to meet all of you then!

Aria Varasteh, Chief of Staff

Hello all! My name is Aria Varasteh and I am the Chief of Staff for this conference. This is my second experience serving on Secretariat for this conference, and I am very excited to have the opportunity to meet and interact with all of you. I come to GW from the beautiful Boston suburb of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, and am a senior in the Elliott School of International Affairs. I am majoring in International Affairs with a dual concentration in International Politics as well as European and Eurasian Studies. I minor in History, and German Language and Literature. My area of international expertise is Europe and its many subcultures, with special emphasis on the European Union. I speak English, German, Farsi and have just begun learning French, however even more so than languages I love travelling. Upon graduating I hope to live and work in Germany. I look forward to seeing you all November 5th and learning what it is that you are passionate about. Research hard and let’s work together to make this the best conference yet!

Janie Immanuel, Under-Secretary-General for International Bodies

My name is Janie Immanuel and I am a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences majoring in Economics and International Affairs with a concentration in International Politics. I am originally from Hicksville, NY on Long Island. This is my second year participating in GWCIA, and I am excited to be Under-Secretary-General for International Bodies. Best of luck!

Gordon Gebert, Under-Secretary-General for Regional Bodies

Hello delegates! My name is Gordon Gebert and I am the Under-Secretary-General of Regional Bodies for GWCIA XVI. I am currently a sophomore in the Elliott School of International Affairs majoring in International Affairs with a concentration in Latin American studies. I look forward to making sure that your GWCIA XVI experience is the best it can be.

Mackenzie Klein, Under-Secretary-General for Specialized Bodies

My name is Mackenzie Klein and I am a senior in the Elliott School majoring in International Affairs and Public Health. I have a passion for helping people and traveling around the world. This spring I spent a month in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam volunteering with disabled orphans. This is my fourth year participating in GWCIA, my second year on secretariat. I know this year will be one our best conferences yet and I wish the best of luck to you in committee.

Molly Sullivan, Business Director

Hello! My name is Molly Sullivan and I am a sophomore at the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University. I am an International Affairs major with a French Language and Literature minor and I have the privilege to serve as your Business Director for GWCIA. . I grew up in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts, called Hingham and because of that I am a big Boston sports fan. I have been involved in Model UN since my sophomore year in high school and was thrilled to find out that I could continue to be involved in one way or another at GW. This past year, I was a crisis staffer for the Historic Security Council and I was a crisis director for the UN Security Council at WAMUNC, GW’s Model UN Conference for high school students. When not in Western business attire, I enjoy exploring DC, speaking French, and planning academic events for my honors fraternity (it’s not all boys, it’s coed). I look forward to welcoming you all to DC and I wish you all the best in your preparations.

Jennifer Chuang, Under-Secretary-General for Management and Administration

Greetings to all! My name is Jennifer Chuang, and I am serving as the Undersecretary General for Management and Administration. Originally from Lexington, Massachusetts, I am a sophomore studying in the Elliott School of International Affairs. I have been involved in Model United Nations for the past three years and enjoy every aspect of it. Good luck with your preparations. I look forward to seeing you all in November!

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