Coordinators
Meet the Team!
Mara Matilda Munteanu
Administration Coordinator
Email: admincoord@ssuns.org
Hometown: Montreal, Canada
Meet Mara (she/her), our extraordinary Administration Coordinator! Born in Romania, Mara was raised in Montreal. She is currently finishing her second year, majoring in Political Science with a double minor in International Development and Italian Studies. From Volleyball and Pilates to shopping and literature, with Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' being a personal favorite of hers, Mara enjoyed a wide range of activities. She is passionate about languages and is in the midst of learning Italian. With her experience in McMUN as a DRC Staffer in 2024, Mara is coming equipped to SSUNS 2024. In addition, Mara wrote a book on the impacts of divorce on children which she hopes to publish someday. Her advice to incoming delegates is to come into the conference with an open mind, not to be afraid to reach out to the SSUNS team, and most importantly have fun!
Veronica Rasem
Events Coordinator
Email: eventcoords@ssuns.org
Hometown: Huntington Beach, California
Meet Veronica, a committed events coordinator for SSUNS 2024! From Huntington Beach, California, she is currently majoring in Organizational Behavior. Veronica’s MUN journey began in her early high school years, where she excelled at the prestigious Huntington Beach High School MUN conference, recognized as the most competitive high school conference in California. Alongside her MUN experience, she was also the president of the debate club, where she organized multiple debates. Concurrently, Veronica was the president of the Ripple Kindness club, leading initiatives to engage students in community service endeavors. Veronica’s achievements stem beyond MUN, debate, and community service; as a synchronized ice skater with 6 years of experience, she has competed across the states in regionals. Veronica encourages delegates at SSUNS to maintain an open mind and not feel intimidated by differing opinions; she hopes you all embrace the opportunity to learn and grow from the diverse perspectives you encounter.
Lara Cevasco
Events Coordinator
Email: eventcoords@ssuns.org
Hometown: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
Introducing Lara Cevasco (she/her), one of our outstanding Events Coordinators for SSUNS 2024! Hailing from Saint-Germain-en-Laye in France, Lara is a Political Science major with minors in Economics and International Development. She continues her high involvement in McGill’s international community and campus life from her position as VP Events for the Spanish and Latin American Student’s Association (SLASA) and her volunteer work for Heart4heart and McGill DriveSafe! She is passionate about music, especially singing, and her high interest in traveling pairs well with her love for diversity and celebration of different cultures, which she hopes to see for herself at SSUNS 2024 amid the rigorous debate between our beloved delegates.
Eliza Hamilton
Finance Coordinator
Email: financecoord@ssuns.org
Hometown: London, England
Introducing our incredible finance coordinator, the amazing Eliza (she/her/elle)! Coming to us all the way from London, England, she is currently enrolled in her first year at McGill pursuing an Honours degree in Economics. Eliza began her MUN journey in high school and upon joining McGill, she decided to continue as a part of the McGill delegation team. In her free time, you can find her on the lacrosse field, or starting a new knitting project! She hopes that all the delegates have fun and explore during their time in the beautiful city of Montreal.
Tanguy Lacroix
Equity Coordinator
Email: equity@ssuns.org
Hometown: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Introducing Tanguy, one of our amazing equity coordinators! Born in Belgium, Tanguy spent his first decade in France, followed by five years in Singapore and three years in Amsterdam. Currently, Tanguy resides in Canada, where he pursues a Joint Honours degree in Economics and Finance with a minor in Philosophy. Tanguy is fluent in English and French and a bit of Mandarin. Tanguy's model UN experience is quite an adventure. He began as a delegate in school where he became President of the school club. Afterwards, he became Secretary General for his high school conference. Upon joining McGill, he contributed as a committee staffer for MCMUN 2024 before joining SSUNS 2024. Tanguy also has many hobbies: he likes to read, watch films, and run. His advice to all delegates is to have a great time and to not only speak up but also listen to others.
Samantha Au
Equity Coordinator
Email: equity@ssuns.org
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Meet Sam (she/her), one of our extraordinary equity coords! Coming to us from Vancouver, Sam is a U1 Kinesiology major who loves being outside and exploring nature. Her other hobbies include reading, playing sports, and animals (she has a cat that she adores!). She is also involved in various campus activities such as SAPEK (Student Association of Physical Education and Kinesiology) where she is a social coordinator. Other than her kinesiology related interests, she is also a pioneer for the protection of minorities’ rights, and women empowerment in the realm of politics! Her advice to the incoming delegates of SSUNS 2024 is to have fun and enjoy the experience! SSUNS is an incredible opportunity, and simply being able to enjoy the present moment and absorb your surroundings can ultimately teach you so much :)
Audrey Gheorghe
Equity Coordinator
Email: equity@ssuns.org
Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
Meet Audrey (she/her), one of our dedicated Equity Coordinators! Audrey is currently in U1 studying Political Science with a minor in International Development. Audrey is no stranger to MUN: she previously volunteered as an events staffer at McMUN and as a junior peacemaker for IRSAM. She is a fervent advocate for foreign policy and women’s rights in the Middle East and Central Asia, as well as women migrant status’ in East and South East Asia. She also loves to play piano, read, and do yoga. She wants to remind the brilliant delegates of SSUNS 2024 who will embark on this incredible journey of diplomacy and teamwork, that your voices matter and hold immeasurable power. In the face of obstacles, remain resilient, support one another, and most importantly celebrate your successes! Remember to have fun along the way. She wishes you all the best of luck for SSUNS 2024 :)
Tiffany Jiang
Registration Coordinator
Email: registrationcoord@ssuns.org
Hometown: Langley, British Columbia
Meet Tiffany (she/her/elle) one of our amazing registration coordinators for SSUNS 2024! Tiffany grew up in Langley, BC, before moving to Montreal. She is currently a Political Science and History student in her first year at McGill. Tiffany is very experienced in MUN, as she has been involved since grade 8. After staffing at McMUN, Tiffany is hugely excited to work as a coord for SSUNS this year. Outside of MUN, Tiffany loves to play hockey and read to pass the time. For our delegates this year, she really encourages them to not to be afraid of putting themselves out there!
Lara Zaid Kasem
Registration Coordinator
Email: registrationcoord@ssuns.org
Hometown: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Meet Lara, one of our dedicated registration coord! Lara is currently in the faculty of Science and she is so excited to staff for SSUNS! With an impressive background in music, Lara has been playing the kanun professionally for six years, playing at events for brands like Hermes and Dolce&Gabbana. Her musical talent extends to solo concerts at renowned venues such as the House of Pianos and The Theater of Digital Arts. Alongside her musical pursuits, Lara has excelled in Arabic poetry competitions across the UAE and Middle East. In the realm of Model United Nations, Lara’s journey began in 8th grade, where she has since chaired and delegated in over 20 conferences, including serving as the head of chairs on the executive board of AMSIMUN. Eager to meet delegates, Lara looks forward to the fruitful debates to come and offering her support and encouragement throughout the event
Anastasia Penton
Photography-Videography Coordinator
Email: photo@ssuns.org
Hometown: Strasbourg, France
Meet Ana! Originally from Strasbourg, France, she also lived in Ottawa and Toronto. Ana is currently in her first year for a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English with a minor in Psychology. In SSUNS, she is undertaking the role of videographer so make sure to keep a look out for her because she’ll likely be pointing her camera at you! Ana’s MUN experiences go beyond SSUNS 2024: she was a staffer last SSUNS or at McMUN! Otherwise, you may have competed with her during her days as a high school delegate in conferences all over Europe! When Ana isn’t taking videos for SSUNS, she enjoys reading, writing and traveling the world with her friends. Ana’s advice to you is to not be afraid to speak up, and to make sure you enjoy your time as this is a very unique experience where you’ll meet amazing new people.
Pearce Tai Thomasson
Photography-Videography Coordinator
Email: photo@ssuns.org
Hometown: Pittsburg, USA
Meet Tai Thomasson (he/him), our amazing photography coordinator for SSUNS 2024! Coming from Pittsburgh, USA, Tai is a U0 student at McGill doing a Science Foundational Year and intending to follow a Cognitive Science major next year, with a minor in Philosophy. He is passionate about photography and geopolitics and has a strong interest in snowboarding and outdoor activities, which he enjoys as a member of the McGill Outdooring Club and SSMU Ski Club. As an exchange student in Brest, France for the past few years, Tai has developed a love for discovering new cultures and is eager to transmit his knowledge as he tutors French at McGill. For SSUNS 2024, his advice for our delegates is to stay true to their goals and only agree on something after first believing in it yourself!
Rory Clune
Stakeholder Outreach Coordinator
Email: stakeholderoutreach@ssuns.org
Hometown: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Meet Rory (he/him), our extraordinary Stakeholder Outreach Coordinator! Born in Ireland and raised in Dubai, Rory moved to Montreal when he got accepted at McGill and is now a U1 student majoring in Economics with a minor in Political Science. Rory enjoys doing a variety of activities, however football and basketball are his favorites. In terms of MUN experience, Rory participated as a resource staffer for McMUN2024 and as an events staffer for SSUNS2023! Besides these experiences, Rory is very involved with his community. In Dubai, Rory participated in various volunteering commitments, while also being involved with specific organizations. His initiatives have been centered around his community and he wishes to continue getting involved in Montreal. Rory is looking forward to working with his team as well as meeting the delegates. His advice for delegates is to remain composed, to not be afraid to reach out to the SSUNS Team and most importantly to have fun!
Sophie Nguyen
Design Coordinator
Email: design@ssuns.org
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Meet Sophie (she/her), the Design Coordinator for SSUNS 2024! Originally from Los Angeles, California, Sophie is in her U1 year, majoring in sociology and minoring in Communications and Philosophy. If you can’t find Sophie on the McGill Campus, you’ll probably find her at Saint Barth’s Cafe (with an iced lavender latte) or on the hunt for a sweet treat with her best friend Thomas. Sophie is also involved in many aspects of student life: she’s a photographer for Bar des Arts, was a Media and Communications Coordinator for McGill’s Faculty Olympics, and is the incoming VP Internal for the Arts Undergraduate Society. This SSUNS will be her first Model UN-related event! She is honored to be a part of such an amazing team and event, and cannot wait to experience SSUNS for the first time! Sophie’s advice for future delegates is to prioritize making connections and, of course, have fun!