Maxime Rouhan

Translation Coordinator

Email: translation@ssuns.org

Hometown: Suresnes, France

Say hello to Maxime (he/him/il), the best translation coordinator at SSUNS! After coming from Suresnes in France, a small town of 50,000, he is now in his last U3 year at McGill studying political science, international development, and economics. Not only is he an academic weapon in his joint honours program, but he smashes on the public floor as VP human resources in the Francophone public speaking club, McGill Eloquence. With his experience in McMUN as a resource staffer, Maxime imparts the wisest of words to incoming delegates: “try new things,” both in life and for 2025’s exciting SSUNS conference.

Noah Lal

Events Coordinator

Email: eventcoords@ssuns.org

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

Meet Noah (he/him/il), whose mission is to organize and coordinate the amazing events you’ll have the chance to attend! Currently a U1 student, Noah is majoring in economics, with a double minor in management and science. On top of being a staff member for McMUN 2025, Noah’s experience as a delegate for SOMA and TMUN in high school makes him the perfect candidate to ensure the fun of the conference! In his free time, he enjoys going to concerts, listening to music and watching sports. His advice to you: Never doubt yourself and always remember that mistakes are human.

Ishita Kumar

Events Coordinator

Email: eventcoords@ssuns.org

Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario

Ishita Kumar (she/her/elle), from Mississauga, Ontario, is a third-year (U3) at McGill studying anatomy and cell biology. This year, she is an events coordinator for SSUNS, as she was for McMUN’s 2025 edition. She is currently very invested in campus life as she also occupies the VP Academic position for the Science Undergraduate Society. She often volunteers at hospitals, has been a dancer for most of her life, and loves to watch basketball games and explore Montreal. Ishita’s message for this year’s delegates is to take this opportunity to meet new people and learn from each other throughout the conference!

Kiara Gilroy

Events Coordinator

Email: eventcoords@ssuns.org

Hometown: Tahiti, French Polynesia

Meet Kiara Gilroy (she/her/elle), our wonderful Events Coordinator for SSUNS 2025! Kiara was born and raised in Tahiti, French Polynesia. She will be a U2 student at the time of the conference, majoring in Political Science with minors in Sociology and International Development. Her past involvement with Model UN included being an events coordinator for McMUN 2025, making her an experienced and well-rounded candidate for this position. Kiara is also a track athlete for the McGill Varsity Track Team as well as the Tahiti National Team (wow!). Her advice to incoming delegates is to speak up even when you’re nervous - your voice matters, and this is a space to grow. Take the time to connect with fellow delegates, ask questions and embrace the challenge. You’re here not just to debate but also to become a better thinker, speaker and teammate. 

Audrey Gheorghe

Equity Coordinator

Email: equity@ssuns.org

Hometown: Montréal, Canada

Meet Audrey (she/her), one of our amazing equity coordinators! We are sure she will do an amazing job, as this is the second time in that position. She is a local as she was born and raised in Montreal. She is currently in her third year of a political science and international development studies degree. Other than SSUNS, she is also a delegate in the McGill Youth Advisory delegation that revolves around shaping policies that mirror the aspirations and concerns of the world’s youth. Outside of school, she really enjoys practicing yoga, hiking, spending time with her friends, as well as travelling the world whenever she has the opportunity to do so. In her free time, she also enjoys watching Formula 1 races and European football. Her advice to incoming delegates is to always remain kind to one another, be open to meeting new people, and to have fun!

Dena Ojaghi

Equity Coordinator

Email: equity@ssuns.org

Hometown: Vancouver, BC

Meet Dena Ojaghi, a U3 Political Science and Islamic Studies student from Vancouver BC! Dena is super excited to be an equity coordinator this year at SSUNS, after having an amazing experience staffing 2025 McMun. Other than Model UN, she immerses herself in a multitude of campus life initiatives, such as McGill Pre-law and Amnesty International, having a strong passion for international relations, diplomacy, and international law. Dena hopes to tell returning and new delegates to have an open outlook and mindset going into SSUNS, wishing delegates to and learn from others while also being open to share and acquire knowledge!  

Tierney Cater

Equity Coordinator

Email: equity@ssuns.org

Hometown: Markham, Ontario

Meet Tierney Cater (she/her/elle), one of our fantastic Equity Coordinators for SSUNS 2025! Tierney is a U2 student in the Faculty of Arts at McGill, pursuing a Joint Honours degree in Economics and Mathematics. Originally from Markham, she attended high school in Peterborough and now alternates between Toronto and Montreal. This will be Tierney’s first experience with Model UN. As an Equity Coordinator, she is dedicated to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and low-stress environment, whether it’s your first conference or your third. Her advice? “Have fun, and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and try new things! Since this is also my first time engaging with Model UN, I look forward to building new experiences and learning alongside the delegates.” Outside the classroom, you can catch Tierney typically listening to music (literally any genre, but Ethel Cain and Lana Del Rey are her current favourites) or playing volleyball, a sport she has loved since high school. She cannot wait for a great weekend at SSUNS 2025!

Lara Kasem

Registration Coordinator

Email: registrationcoord@ssuns.org

Hometown: Dubai, UAE

Meet Lara Kasem (she/her), one of our wonderful registration coordinators! Lara is currently in her second year studying pharmacology at McGill. She has been involved with SSUNS since her first year, starting as a committee staffer and returning now for a second time as registration coordinator. Outside of SSUNS, Lara is a talented musician who has been playing the kanun for over six years. She has performed at numerous events and concerts across the Middle East and in Montreal, sharing her passion for music with diverse audiences. Her advice to incoming delegates is: MUN can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first conference, but I promise, you’re not alone in feeling that way. So speak up, take the leap, and you’ll be surprised at how much you grow.

Hortense Bonnet

Registration Coordinator

Email: registrationcoord@ssuns.org

Hometown: Orléans, France

Meet one of our wonderful registration coordinators for SSUNS 2025, Hortense! Hortense (she/her/elle) is from Orléans, France, and she is doing a double major in Economics and International Development in her second year at McGill. She got involved with SSUNS because of a close friend who loved participating last year (which just goes to show that SSUNS is a community, and it really does take a village!), and it will be her first year with us! Outside of school, she enjoys playing volleyball and laughing with her friends. Her advice for delegates coming to SSUNS 2025 is to not be scared to meet new people, to be spontaneous in interactions with other delegates, and to take advantage of the opportunity to learn from mistakes. Most of all, have fun!

Alicia Frajman

Photography Coordinator

Email: photocoord@ssuns.org

Hometown: Evanston, Illinois

Meet Alicia (she/her/elle), our talented Photography Coordinator for SSUNS 2025! Originally from Evanston, Illinois, Alicia is a third-year student (U3) at McGill, pursuing an Honours major in Linguistics with a minor in Hispanic Civilisation. Involved as an events staffer at McMUN 2024, she is now ready to capture the magic of SSUNS through her camera lens. Outside of MUN, you’ll often find her on the badminton court or out exploring new photography spots in Montreal. Her advice to incoming delegates is: be confident in your abilities and your performance, no matter how you do, but remember to be respectful. SSUNS 2025 is all about friendly competition, emphasis on friendly! Good luck, delegates, I can’t wait to meet you all! 

Kora Fang

Videography Coordinator

Email: videocoord@ssuns.org

Hometown: Fuzhou, Fujian, China

Meet Kora (She/Her), a U2 student from Fuzhou, Fujian, China, pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science. As this year’s Video Coordinator, she brings her creative eye and technical skills to the SSUNS team. Kora first got involved with the conference through her work as a photography staffer for SSUNS 2024 and McMUN 2024, where she found a love for capturing the energy and spirit of Model UN. When she’s not in class, you’ll probably find her chasing sunsets, exploring new corners of the world, or capturing everyday magic through her lens. Kora's advice for incoming delegates is to walk into every room with an open heart, meet every voice with kindness, and hold on to what truly matters, because “what is essential is invisible to the eye,” but always felt by those who care.

Jeanne Vanbremeersch

Videography Coordinator

Email: videocoord@ssuns.org

Hometown: Paris, France

Meet Jeanne Vanbremeersch, one of our wonderful video coordinators for SSUNS 2025! She is a U4 student at McGill, double majoring in political science and international development, originally from the beautiful city of Paris, France. We are grateful to have Jeanne on our team, bringing her expertise and experience from her position as an event staffer at the largest model United Nations conference in Canada, and second second-largest in North America, McMUN 2025. In her free time, she loves learning German and enjoys watching Studio Ghibli films. Jeanne’s advice to SSUNS delegates is to not put too much pressure on your performance, and do not hesitate to ask for help, as our main objective is for you to have a good time!

Suzanne Borgeaud

Design Coordinator

Email: designcoord@ssuns.org

Hometown: Paris, France

Meet Suzanne (she/her/elle), one of our talented and creative Design Coordinators! Currently in her second year, Suzanne is doing a double major in Political Science and International Development. A true artist at heart, she loves to draw, paint, and create. Whether it's through art or dancing, wherever and whenever the mood strikes, Suzanne brings energy and vibrancy to everything she does! After being part of the McMUN events staff last year, she was inspired by the conference’s values, the incredible atmosphere, and the chance to meet such thoughtful and engaging delegates. She’s excited to return to SSUNS 2025 and can’t wait to bring her passion for design to life. Her advice to incoming delegates is to learn as much as possible through thoughtful conversations with other delegates, and also, of course, to have fun!

Lhassa le Gall

Design Coordinator

Email: designcoord@ssuns.org

Hometown: San Rafael, California

Meet Lhassa Le Gall Di Rienzo (he/him/il), one of our amazing Design Coordinators from San Rafael, California! Lhassa is currently in U4, with a major in International Development and a double minor in Economics and Social Entrepreneurship.  He’s super excited to be involved in SSUNS this year as a coordinator after previously being a Photography Staffer for the McMUN 2025 and SSUNS 2024 conferences. Outside of SSUNS, Lhassa is also involved on campus as the graphic design editor for McGill’s UHURU Journal of African Studies. In his free time, you can find him bartending and discovering new places across Montreal. His advice to SSUNS 2025 delegates is to use this conference to practice your eloquence and make new connections!

Tracy Jiang

Branding Design Coordinator

Email: brandingcoord@ssuns.org

Hometown: Montreal, Quebec

Meet Tracy Jiang (she/her/elle), our fantastic Branding Design Coordinator for SSUNS 2025! From Montreal, Tracy is currently a U3 student in McGill’s Faculty of Arts, pursuing a major in Political Science and a minor in International Development Studies. Having started her Model UN journey here at SSUNS as a delegate, Tracy is excited to help out on the other side of the conference in 2025. Tracy is also a member of the McGill Model UN Delegation Team! So far, she has participated in the Harvard National MUN conference. Outside of academics and Model UN, Tracy is passionate about photography, playing chess and loves Pokémon TCGP. She is also a big fan of singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd. Her advice to SSUNS 2025 delegates is that feeling nervous is normal, but don’t let that stop you from speaking up and engaging with other delegates.

David Bard

Branding Design Coordinator

Email: brandingcoord@ssuns.org

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

Meet David (he/him/il), one of our Branding Coordinators for SSUNS 2025! From Toronto, David is a U3 Honours Computer Science student. Outside of SSUNS, David enjoys drawing, painting, and all things art and graphic design related. He also acts as the VP Design for the McGill Drones and Vertical Flight Society, and plays intramural Dodgeball and Volleyball (let’s go Scrambled Squad!). In his free time, he can be spotted hopping between artsy cafés around Montreal. Although this is his first experience with Model UN, he is very excited to create some amazing designs for the 2025 conference. His advice to incoming delegates is to have fun, take risks, and not be afraid of failure when participating. 

Zoe Torpey

Stakeholder Outreach Coordinator

Email: stakeholderoutreach@ssuns.org

Hometown: Montclair, New Jersey

Meet Zoe (she/her/elle), our amazing Stakeholder Outreach Coordinator! Born in Vancouver and raised in Montclair, New Jersey, Zoe is currently in her second year at McGill, pursuing a BA in Economics and Psychology. Though SSUNS 2025 marks her first experience with Model UN, she’s jumping in with full enthusiasm, driven by a deep interest in international relations. Outside the classroom, Zoe works as a Marketing Representative for a campus tutoring company, plays intramural soccer, and is active in the McGill Belgian Society. A fun fact? She took a gap year before starting university! Her advice for incoming delegates: give this conference your all and don’t be afraid to make mistakes—every experience is a step toward growth.

Koren Kim

Committees Coordinator

Email: committeecoordinator@ssuns.org

Hometown: Aurora, Ontario

Meet Koren (He/him), one of our wonderful Committees Coordinators! From Aurora, Ontario, Koren is entering his third year as a physiology major and speaks an amazing total of three languages, including English, Russian, and French. He loves Russian and French history and loves travelling, especially to France, where he went two years ago to visit Paris, Lille, and Strasbourg. His dream destination: St-Petersbourg, Russia! Model Un has no more secrets for Koren, who started in grade 10 and continued at McGill as a member of the travelling delegation team. You might have spotted him at SSUNS 2024 or McMun 2025, for which he was vice-chair and staffer last year. His advice for the upcoming SSUNS 2025: do something stupid and funny!

Alexa Tremblay

Committees Coordinator

Email: committeecoordinator@ssuns.org

Hometown: Montreal, Quebec

Meet Alexa (she/her/elle), one of our incredible Committees Coordinators for SSUNS 2025! A proud Montrealer, Alexa is just beginning her journey in law school after completing her undergraduate studies in Cognitive Science. With six years of Model UN experience under her belt, including three years of staffing and dais work at SSUNS, she brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the team. Her love for MUN and her desire to be involved behind the scenes is what brought her to this role, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her on board! Outside of SSUNS, Alexa is the VP External for NMUN McGill and keeps active by hiking, swimming, and playing squash. She also loves spending time with friends and discovering new restaurants around Montreal - always on the lookout for her next favourite spot. Her advice to incoming delegates is: don’t be scared to share your ideas and have fun, whether it's your first or last conference.