Model U.N. Coordinator

Mr. Isseks

Upper Secretariat

Secretary Generals

Nandini Ahuja (NHP)

Hello everyone! I'm Nandini Ahuja from New Hyde Park Memorial High School, and I'm one of your Secretary Generals for this year's SIDMUN. I have been an active participant in Model UN since ninth grade and am President of NHP's club this year. In my four years of MUN, I have attended RUMUN once, NHSMUN three times, HMUN once and PHILMUN once. I have also attended our very own SIDMUN three times, and am extremely excited to watch all five of the committees this year debate some of the most pressing issues of modern day. Aside from MUN, I am one of the copy editors of The Chariot, a member of the marching band and Romanettes and an active member of the French Club. I also love to read tabloids and any fashion magazine I can get my hands on. I am positive that after all of the hardwork the Secretariat has put into SIDMUN XVII, every delegate will find this year's conference an enriching experience. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me at nahuja92@optonline.net.

Courtney Sokol (FPM)

Hey Munners! My name is Courtney Sokol and I am one of the Secretary Generals for SIDMUN. I am a junior from Floral Park. I have been in Model United Nations since the eighth grade and I am now serving as Co-President at Floral Park Memorial. I have attended conferences at Harvard, Rugters, Yale, and Boston University. Aside from Model UN, I am also the president of FBLA and involved in Science Olympiads, Model Congress and the Talented and Gifted program at FPM. I also play tennis for both the SCHSD tennis team. I am regionally and sectionally ranked in the Eastern Division. Model United Nations has played a major role in my life for the past few years and it is something I really enjoy and hope to continue with in college. I do hope that all the delegates and staff at SIDMUN enjoy this year’s conference! Good luck to all.

Stanley Soman (SHS)

Hello everyone! My name is Stanley Soman, one of your Secretary-Generals. Doing MUN since 7th grade, the things I’ve learned has helped me to understand how countries interact on the global stage and showed the many different perspectives to solutions. It has also taught me how to research a country’s profile in-depth and to be prepared for any topic related to that country and most importantly be knowledgeable enough to take on 2am crises. I hope all delegates come with an attitude to win and learn something new from their fellow delegates. If you’ve questions or need help at all drop me an email at soman.stanley@gmail.com Until then, keep on Munning!

Under Secretary-General of Administrative Affairs

Kara DeSanna (NHP)

Hey I'm Kara and I'm a senior at NHP Memorial. I've been in MUN since 9th grade and I've attended HMUN, Philmun, RUMUN, and NHSMUN three times. Aside from Model UN, I'm on the NHP kickline team, the Romanettes. I also plan on attending Stony Brook this fall for History Education. Although my time in Model UN is almost done, I'm very excited to be a part of staff for my last SIDMUN!

Under Secretary-General of Security Council and Historical Committee

Kris Troha (HFC)

Under Secretary-General of UNDP, SOCHUM, and DISEC

Mathew Sabu (ELM)

Hello! My name is Mathew Sabu and I am a senior at Elmont Memorial High School. I will be your Under Secretariat General for UNDP, SOCHUM, and DISEC. I have been involved in the MUN program since the 9th grade, and it has changed my life. Currently I am Co-President and have attended a variety of conferences winning at RUMUN, MUNUC, and NAIMUN. Aside from Model United Nations I am involved in the Science Research Program, President of the Talented and Gifted Program, Co-President of Science Honor Society, Vice President of Mathletes, committee leader in Key Club, and on the Superintendent's Advisory Board. Model United Nations has been a major aspect of my life, and I cannot wait for SIDMUN. If you have any questions feel free to email me at mthwsabu@yahoo.com. I will see you April 10th and enjoy preparing until then.

Director General

Danielle Da Costa (ELM)

Hey everyone! I'm Danielle Da Costa and I am your Director General for this year's SIDMUN. Aside from being Vice President of the MUN program at Elmont, I am Senior President of student government, Treasurer of National Senior Honor Society, A People to People Student Ambassador alum, and a graduating senior in the top 7% of the class of 2010. I also am a member of Foreign Language Honor Society, SkillsUSA, SADD, and am a Secretary General for the upcoming EMUN as well as moderator/director of the past three 4th grade EMUNs. I may look familiar to most because this is my 2nd year of SIDMUN staff as well as my 6th SIDMUN overall. MUN was the topic of my college essays because my experience with it has molded me into the person that stands before you today. MUN is not just a club its an experience, after attending NHSMUN in the 7th grade I learned alot and I knew MUN was my niche. I've attended NHSMUN, NAIMUN, RUMUN, and MUNUC just to name a few, but this conference is about you guys, I'm here to help and make this SIDMUN an unforgettable experience. If you need any help at all , don't hesitate to contact me at d_dacosta92@yahoo.com

Chargé d'Affaires:

Dorey Veron (HFC)

Hello! My name is Dorey Veron and I am a senior at H. Frank Carey HS. I will be your Chargé d'Affaires at SIDMUN XVII. I have been involved in Model UN since the eighth grade and currently serve as Co-President. Having attending RUMUN, BosMUN, AUMUNC, and PHILMUN, I can tell you that taking the class and participating in the club is the best decision I have made my entire high school career. Aside from MUN, I am Recording Secretary of the Student Government, Student Representative of the 2010 Class Board, Drum Major of the Marching Band, Co-President of the Senior High Drama Club, Co-Vice President of the National Honor Society, Student Liaison of the Franklin Square Historical Society, and a member of the SHS, MHS, FLHS, and Varsity Swimming. I will take my love of MUN to college in the fall by majoring in History and Global Studies. If you have any question from any committee topic to what my favorite color, e-mail me at Dorey421@gmail.com. Keep up the good work and I will see all of you on April 10th!

Executive Director:

Stephanie Iacona (SHS)

Hey everyone! My name is Stephanie Iacona, and I am a senior at Sewanhaka. This is my second year on the SIDMUN Staff, and I'm very excited to be working with you all as Executive Director. As part of Model UN, I have had the opportunity to travel to various conferences in Philly, Boston, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. From all that I have experienced through my six years at Sewanhaka, I can truly say that my time in Model UN has left me the best of memories and best of friends. Outside on Model UN, I am one of my school's FBLA Vice Presidents, and I play clarinet in concert, jazz, and marching band. While I'm not spending my time at school, I love being able to spend time with my family and friends, and to go on vacation. I'm sad that this will be my last conference, but I'm looking forward to meeting you all and having a phenomenal day. If you have any questions at all feel free to e-mail me at JetsFootball7858@aol.com or talk to me on Facebook ( Stephanie Rose). Good luck with all your work and I'll see you on April 10th.

Executive Director:

Allison Bostrom (FPM)

Hi everyone! My name is Allison Bostrom and I’m a junior from Floral Park. I’ve been involved in MUN since ninth grade and I’m co-president this year. I’ve attended conferences at Rutgers, Harvard, and Boston University. I also enjoy playing softball, and this year I was field hockey captain. I’m principal cellist in orchestra and chamber orchestra, and I am also involved in Key Club. I also love to play piano and hang out with my friends. I’m really looking forward to this year’s SIDMUN!

Security Council Directors

Christina Kelly (ELM)

Ketsia St. Armand (SHS)

Hey there! I'm Ketsia Saint-Armand, a current senior at Sewanhaka High School. I've been in Model UN since sophomore year, attended both AUMUN and RUMUN, won awards at both conferences, and have enjoyed every moment of it. I'm Secretary of my school's Student Council, the newspaper's Editor-in-Chief, Mock Trial team Captain and President, a Science Olympiad, Foreign Language Honor Society and Varsity track team member, and President of the National Honor Society, among other things. I plan to go into the field of law and (hopefully) become a law school professor. MUN really helped give me a sense of what I wanted to do with the rest of my life; I credit it with giving definition to the last few years of my high school experience. I'll be continuing MUN and my other activities at whatever school I attend next year, and will most likely major in Political Science. When I'm not in school, I enjoy reading all sorts of comics, hanging out with friends, and taking long, aimless runs. Occasionally, I dabble in applied mathematics, and will be participating in the Long Island Al Kalfus Math Fair for the second time this year. For fun, I play emotionally expensive pieces on the piano and violin, with Chopin and Debussy being my favorite composers. I'll be chairing you for the first and last time, but I hope that it'll be a memorable experience chock-full of inspiring and eloquent debate. If you have any questions about anything, email me (I don't bite) at ksarmand@gmail.com. Best of luck!

Bobby Schaeffer (FPM)

Louie Cona (HFC)

Hey Everyone! I’m Louie Cona, an 11th grader from H. Frank Carey High School and Security Council Chair. I’ve been in Model UN at Carey since 8thgrade. MUN is one of my favorite clubs at Carey and I love being apart of it. This is my second year as a SIDMUN chair and I am looking forward to this year’s SIDMUN conference. I have recently debated at SHUMUN, YMUN, RMUN, BosMUN, AUMUNC, PHILMUN and of course SIDMUN. Besides debating for MUN I enjoy playing sports, hanging out with my friends and practicing kartate. I am in many clubs at Carey and even created a club of my own called “Global Awareness” where we discuss global and local issues. I am looking forward to all my years at SIDMUN and working with future delegates. You can always contact me anytime at louiecona@aol.com

Matt Miller (NHP)

Hey guys my name is Matt Miller, and I am one of your chairs for the very exhilarating and thrilling Security Council this year at SIDMUN XVII. As a senior I have been involved in Model United Nations since freshman year, taking on various roles from Historian to Co-Vice President. I also have competed in a fair share of Model UN conferences like RUMUN, HMUN, PHILMUN, and of course SIDMUN! Besides devoting my time to Model UN, I am the President of the Drama Club, Treasurer of Tri-M Honor Society, and avid saxophonist who enjoys playing anything from jazz to classical. When not busy I like to seek adventure by doing anything from whitewater rafting, to backpacking, to even rock climbing. I am really looking forward to meeting all of you and feel free to contact me at mmiller1192@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Historical Congress of Vienna Directors

Frank Sivilli (HFC)

Hey guys, I'm Frank Sivilli and I'm a junior at H. Frank Carey. I've been in Model UN since eight grade and it's honestly one of my favorite things I'm involved with. I've been on quite a few conferences in the past including SHUMUN, RUMUN, BosMUN, AUMUNC, and PhilMUN and have had a great time on all of them. When I'm not in school I like to read and just hang out with friends. I'm really looking forward to this upcoming SIDMUN seeing as it's my first time chairing. I'm excited to see some great debate from all of you. If you should have any questions at all, feel free to contact me at FrankSivilli@gmail.com. Good Luck, and I'll see you soon.

Jessica Thomas (NHP)

Guerlain Ulysse (ELM)

Hey everyone! My name is Guerlain Ulysse, and I will be one of chairs for the Historical Crisis Committee. I am currently a senior at Elmont Memorial High School. I have been actively involved in Model UN since the ninth grade. I have attended various award-winning conferences, including RUMUN, NAIMUN and MUNUC. Aside from MUN, I am in the Science Research Program, a mentor for the Leadership Training Institute, alum of the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, and a member of NHS, SHS, and the Talented and Gifted Program. This will be my first time chairing, and I really look forward to seeing you guys stir up a great debate. Good luck on your research, and if you have any questions feel to contact me at guerlain.ulysse@gmail.com

Armaghan Behlum (SHS)

Hey, I'm Armaghan Behlum and I'm a junior at Sewanhaka High School. This is my first year as a Model UN Chair and I have already had a decent run through RuMUN. When not in school I enjoy reading, watching tv, and hanging out with friends. I'm looking forward to chairing for the first time ever at SIDMUN. I do Science Research outside of MUN. If you have any questions email or IM me at armistrong@aim.com. Good Luck.

Hannah Schlechter (FPM)

Hi, my name is Hannah Schlechter. I am a sophmore at Floral Park Memorial High school. I have been involved with Model United Nations since eighth grade. I have been to Rutgers, Bosmum, and Rutgers model congress multiple times. Besides MUN, i enjoy playing field hockey and lacrosse. I look foward to meeting you all in committee!

Social, Humanitarian & Cultural (SOCHUM) Directors

Jennifer Brogna (SHS)

Hey, I'm Jennifer Brogna and I'm a senior at Sewanhaka High School. I have been involved in Model UN since freshman year and have attended conferences in Rutgers, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. This is my first year chairing SIDMUN and I look forward to experiencing MUN from another perspective. Through MUN, I have acquired skills that I am able to use every day. I am also involved in Jazz Band, the musical, and the school poetry anthology. I hope everyone enjoys themselves this year and gains useful knowledge and new friends. Good luck to all the debators. For any questions, please email me at jennbrogna@yahoo.com. Thank you!

Stephanie Chuckuma (ELM)

Hello! My name is Stephanie Chukwuma and I will be one of the chairs for the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee. I am currently a senior at Elmont Memorial High School. I have been an active member of Model Un since the ninth grade. I have attended various conferences such as RUMUN, NAIMUN, and MUNUC. Aside from being in MUN, I am also a dedicated participant in Student’s Against Destructive Decisions, Senior High Honor Society, Varsity Badminton, and the Talented and Gifted Program. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the piano, volunteering and interning at hospitals, and helping out with the Model UN Program that takes place in elementary schools. I am excited for the conference and cannot wait to see all the problems and solutions that are addressed in committee. Happy researching! If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at schukwuma85@gmail.com.

Valeria Mendoza (HFC)

Hi, everyone! You all ready for SIDMUN??? My name is Valeria Mendoza I am a junior at H. Frank Carey. This is my second year chairing SIDMUN last year I chaired UNEP. I have been involved with Model UN since I was in 8th grade and participated in various conferences over the years those including: YMUN, RMUN, BOSMUN, AUMUN, and most recently PHIMUN. Although I adore being a MUN geek I do have a life outside of school, I ♥ volleyball, painting, rollerblading and hanging with my other half (my best friend). I’m serious business when it comes to Model UN but I don’t let the chance to have fun pass me by either. I can’t be more thrilled to be your chair this year. Get your research done and be prepared to discuss Islamic Discrimination in Western Society! Please contact me if you have any and I mean ANY questions or concerns at Valmendoza14aol.com. See you soon SIDMUN is only a few weeks away.

Andrea Cioffi (NHP)

Hey guys! My name is Andrea Cioffi and I am a senior at New Hyde Park Memorial High School. I have been in Model UN since the earliest I possibly could be, and have remained active during my four years of high school. I’ve attended RUMUN, NHSMUN, HMUN, PHILMUN, and of course, SIDMUN. When I was a sophomore, I even had the opportunity to be Treasurer of the club. Unfortunately, my time in Model UN is quickly winding down, but I look forward to being a staff member for conferences in college. Aside from Model UN, my other passion is volleyball. I was Captain this past season, and was also the Scholar Athlete for my team three years in a row. Although school takes up a lot of time for me, I was a member of the Homecoming Court, I am a cheerleader, I work at a bakery, and I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I am so excited to finally have the chance to be a chair at SIDMUN, and look forward to working with all of you! My email address is acioffi24@yahoo.com if you have questions or comments regarding myself, the conference, or anything else.

Mackenzie Horan (FPM)

DISEC Directors

Clare Adams (NHP)

Hey everyone! My name is Clare Adams, I'm the DISEC Chair from New Hyde Park this year. I joined Model UN in the ninth grade have had a lot of fun with the club since then. I'm a senior this year so unfortunately this will be my last committee. I've been to Rutgers, Harvard, and Sidmun. I'm the Girls Varsity Soccer Captain, Class of 2010 Vice President, Varsity Club President, and am active in the National Honor Society, French Club, Band, PE Leaders, Peer Leaders, Varsity Rifle, and Varsity Lacrosse. When I'm not at school I work and enjoy watching movies and spending time with friends. I can't wait for SIDMUN this year I know it's going to be a lot of fun! Please feel free to contact me with any questions at adamsxx10@gmail.com

Chris Sarfin (HFC)

Hey, I'm Chris Sarfin and I'm a senior at H. Frank Carey. I've been in Model UN since 8th grade, attending RUMUN, YMUN, BOSMUN, AUMUNC and PHILMUN. I chaired SIDMUN in last year's Historical Committee. I'm on Student Government, the school newspaper and many other clubs. I love movies and hope to one day go to Hollywood and be a movie director. I'm also interested in politics and international affairs. MUN has been one of the greatest experiences I've had at Carey and hope to have fun chairing you for my fifth and last time. Good luck and if you have any questions just contact me at SurfinSarfinUSA@yahoo.com

Amit Persaud (SHS)

Jahan Mirchandani (FPM)

Hey, my name is Jahan Mirchandani and I am a sophomore at Floral Park Memorial High School. I have been in Model UN since 8th grade and have been on many conferences since, including Rutgers, Boston and Model Congress. I am 15 years old and play basketball and volleyball for Floral Park. Asides from being interested in those two sports and Model UN, I enjoy playing videogames and using the computer. (facebook etc...) If you have any questions regarding your topic or general questions on what committee will be like, feel free to contact me at my email, yankeefan52994@gmail.com. As you can tell, I love the Yankees along with the Jets and Knicks. Good Luck doing research and I look forward to seeing all of you at SIDMUN!

Obi Emeagwali (ELM)

Hello Everyone! My name is Obi Emeagwali, and I will be one of your chairs for DISEC. I currently attend Elmont Memorial High School, and I am a senior. Unfortunately this will be my last SIDMUN. I have been in the club since the 9th grade and I am currently the Co-President of our club at Elmont. Besides MUN, I am the President of Students Active in Lawmaking, Treasurer of Future Business Leaders of America, Vice President of Mock Trials, Vice President of Foreign Language Teachers of Tomorrow, and Captain of the Varsity Cheerleading team. I also participate Key Club,SADD, Peer Mediators,Student Government, National Business Honor Society, Foreign language Honor Society, and Yearbook. I have received many awards at MUN conferences such as Best Delegate at Rutgers Model United Nations Conference 2008, Best Delegate in Security Council at last year's SIDMUN, as well as Outstanding Delegate in the Social Cultural and Humanitarian committee at Rutgers 2009, and also at The University of Chicago Model United Nations Conference, and so much more. My Final conference at Georgetown University, I won Honorable Mention in the Committee UN Special Summit on the Seas. And one of our topics was(you guessed it) Ocean Piracy. So I have much knowledge regarding this topic. If you have any questions feel free to email me at Oemeagwali@gmail.com. Make sure you put SIDMUN in the subject or else I will delete your message. Happy Researching!

UNDP Directors

Kevin Konzelman (FPM)

Hey everyone. My name is Kevin Konzelman and I'm a sophomore at Floral Park. I have been in MUN since eighth grade and have been to SIDMUN, BosMUN, and RUMUN conferences over the past few years. I will be going to RMC in a few weeks as well. Outside of Model UN, I play varsity soccer and lacrosse at school. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at kev94@optonline.net. See you all April 10!

Danielle Brogna (SHS)

Hi everyone! I'm Danielle Brogna and I am a senior at Sewanhaka High School. This will be my first, and last, time chairing at SIDMUN and I am looking forward to hearing some fresh ideas and serious debate. I have been a member of Model UN since the 9th grade and have loved every minute of it. Over the years, I have been to a variety of conferences including RUMUN, ILMUNC, AUMUNC and BOSMUN. Outside of Model UN, I perform in the school musical and play the clarinet in the concert band and tenor saxophone in the jazz band. I hope everyone will find SIDMUN to be a very positive and enjoyable experience. Good Luck Delegates! Please feel free to e-mail any questions you may have to d.brogna@yahoo.com

Clarissa Baquiran (ELM)

Hello everyone! My name is Clarissa Baquiran, and I am a senior at Elmont Memorial High School. I have been a part of the Elmont Memorial MUN team for the past four years, and am currently the club treasurer. I have had the pleasure of continuing the legacy started by Lee Marcus as a delegate in the prestigious conferences of RUMUN, MUNUC, and NAIMUN. Joining MUN has a great impact in my life, for it paved the way to opportunities I didn't imagine were possible, taught me valuable lessons that will come in handy in the near future. Besides MUN, I am active in various organizations as the Vice President of TAG and Chamber Orchestra, treasurer of Tri-M, SADD, and Math Honor Society, and member of other honor societies and clubs. I am also a cantor and keyboardist of St. Ladislaus church as part of the Pater Noster Youth Ministry on Sunday evenings. But of course, such extracurricular activity was cultivated as a result of my introduction to MUN. Thus, I am left bittersweet chairing my second and last SIDMUN. We chairs have dedicated much time and effort to ensuring that you delegates have the best experience possible. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me with any concerns at CSBaquiran@gmail.com . I look forward to meeting all of you, and will see you in April!

Nicole Turato (HFC)

Hey, I'm Nicole Turato and I'm a senior at H Frank Carey High School. I've been in Model UN since the 8th grade and have atended many conferences including RUMUN, SHUMUN, BOSMUN, AUMUN and PHILMUN. This is my 5th SIDMUN and this is my second SIDMUN as a chair. Besides MUN I enjoy playing softball, Student Government and hanging out with friends. I look forward to this year's SIDMUN conference and can't wait to work with all of the delegates. This being my last MUN conference I want to make it a memorable one. Good luck to all of you and I look forward to seeing you in committee. If you have any questions you can contact me at Nicolex33@optonline.net

Aneesa Thannickal (NHP)

Hey guys! My name is Aneesa Thannickal and I am the UNDP chair from New Hyde Park. I am a senior so this is my last SIDMUN, but I can’t wait to join in it in college. I have been in Model United Nations since the 9th grade. I have attended RUMUN, NHSMUN, PHILMUN, HMUN and of course SIDMUN. Aside from MUN I am a Twirler and an active member of the Color- Guard. I am the vice-president of the Spanish Club and the Red Cross, the news editor of the Chariot, secretary of Tri-M, and a participant in Science-Olympiads, Matheletes, and the Italian Club. Even though school and work take up most of my time I like to sleep, watch re-runs of “I Love Lucy” and “Leave it to Beaver”, listen to the Beatles and Van Halen, and hang out with my wacky nonsensical bunch of friends. I also love to laugh so make sure you have lots of corny jokes. I am very excited about being a chair for SIDMUN and I hope that we all have fun. Feel free to contact me any time at aneesathannickal@yahoo.com or just find me on facebook, if you have any questions or comments