Model U.N. Coordinator

Mr. Isseks

Upper Secretariat

Secretary Generals

Shana Brouder (SHS)

Hey there MUNners! My name is Shana Brouder and I am one of your Secretary Generals for this year's SIDMUN. I am currently a junior at Sewanhaka High School. I have been in the Model UN since the 7th grade and it has taught me so much from public speaking, to research skills. I have attended conferences at both Rutgers University and American University and I am also currently the President of Sewanhaka's MUN club. Besides Model UN, I am also an active member of Women In Science, Class Board, and Mock Trial. I also have been involved in my school's musical since the 7th grade and am currently playing one of the leads, Kate McGowan, in this year's show Titanic. I also play sports at Sewanhaka including both Varsity Soccer and Varsity Lacrosse. I am faithful that this year's SIDMUN will be the best one yet! If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or just want to say "hi" or ask for some advice, don't hesitate to email me personally at SBrouder@hotmail.com. Until then, don't forget, MUN is FUN!

Louis Cona (HFC)

Hey Everyone! I’m Louis Cona, a senior from H. Frank Carey High School and a SIDMUN XVIII Secretary General. I’ve been in Model UN at Carey since 8th grade. This is my third year as a SIDMUN director and I am honored to serve as Secretary General. 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 karate. 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. The upper staff has been working hard throughout the year to present our delegates with the best experience at this year’s SIDMUN and I’m looking forward to sharing that experience with you all at SIDMUN. You can contact me anytime at louiecona@aol.com

Aaron Weinstock (NHP)

What is going on delegates? My name is Aaron Weinstock and I am one of your three Secretary Generals for this year’s SIDMUN conference. I am a New Hyde Park Memorial High School senior and have been involved in the MUN club since 9th grade. I am now the president of the New Hyde Park chapter and have been to RUMUN, PHILMUN, NHSMUN, AMUN, and of course SIDMUN. MUN has brought me places that I could have never imagined going with my friends, and best of all it has given me the chance to study issues of great importance. Besides MUN, I am also a huge sports fan. I am a Red Sox, Jets, and Duke Blue Devil fanatic. I also play soccer for both a club team and my high school. I recently visited Washington DC to lobby Senator Gillibrand and the lead Public Relations lesion to Vice President Biden concerning the DREAM Act. Without MUN, I would have never considered taking this opportunity but MUN has given me the confidence and tools to be a successful speaker and lobbyist. Good luck at this year’s SIDMUN and if you have any questions about the conference, feel free to email me at aaron.weinstock@yahoo.com. Good luck!

Under Secretary-General of Administrative Affairs

Rory O'Reilly (SHS)

Dear friends,

I am Rory O'Reilly, a current junior at Sewanhaka High School. I will be your USG of Administrative affairs.

Since the 8th grade, MUN has been changing my life one motion at a time. I am currently the Co-Vice President of MUN, President of the Class of 2012, Co-Vice President of Mathletes, Co-Input Editor of the Chieftain, double lawyer for Mock Trial, Secretary of FBLA and Secretary of Senior National Honor society.

Model UN has given me the outlet to safely surge my passion for the art of debate. This mere club that we all take part in has connected us into a brotherhood or sisterhood that only we can truly understand. Could we ever explain sly dubious MUN tricks or the fierce nature of debate to our peers? This pact has brought us closer together, creating a new level of friendship. In the debate room you will always be referred to as the country that you are representing. However, outside of the conference room you will always be referred to as my MUN buddy. This friendship that we all possess will forever connect us.

I would like to thank everyone that has been involved in the SIDMUN process. On behalf of the rest of the SIDMUN staff I'd like to motion for an EXCELLENT conference this year. I'll see you there.

-Rory O'Reilly

Under Secretary-General of Security Council and Historical Committee.

Frank Sivilli (HFC)

Hey all, I’m Frank Sivillli: a senior at H. Frank Carey, and your Upper Secretary General of Advanced Committees for this year’s SIDMUN. I’ve been involved with Model UN since the eighth grade, and have been an active member since. I’m currently Co-President of our school’s program, and have acted as head delegate on past conferences. I’ve debated at a number of conferences, including SHUMUN, RUMUN, BosMUN, AUMUNC, and PhilMUN, and I acted as Chair of the Historical Committee at last year’s SIDMUN. Outside of MUN I’m pretty involved within the school, where I act as President of the National Honor Society, Editor-in-Chief of the Art and Literary Publication, and as President of the English TAG Program. I’m looking forward to seeing all of our preparation pay off, and I really hope that you all have an amazing experience at the conference. I’m extremely vested in both Historical and Security Council, so you’re bound to see me pop in from time to time throughout the conference. Until then, make sure you’re prepared and good luck to everyone! If you need to contact me for any reason, you can reach me at FrankSivilli@gmail.com.

Under Secretary-General of SOCHUM, DISEC and WTO

Jahan Mirchandani (FPM)

Hey Guys!! My name is Jahan Mirchandani and I am a junior 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 currently am the President of Model UN at Floral Park, and I have won an award at each conference at least once, including 7 wins in total. I am 16 years old and am on the varsity basketball and volleyball team for Floral Park. Our volleyball team made it to the Nassau County Championships Game this year, and I was an All-County Award Winner. 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 or Facebook message me. 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!

Director General:

Matthew DeFiligibus(NHP)

Hey everyone, I'm Matthew DeFeligibus from New Hyde Park Memorial High School, and I'm one of your Under Secretary Generals for this year's SIDMUN. I have been an active participant in Model UN since ninth grade. In my four years of MUN, I have attended RUMUN once, NHSMUN once, PHILMUN once and American once. I have also attended our very own SIDMUN three times so I know the kind of hard work and research that goes into every delegate of every committee. Aside from MUN, I am 1st Alto Sax in Jazz Band, a member of the marching band and Mathletes and a member of the Italian Club. I enjoy playing basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, and going kayaking and white water rafting. Good Luck this year everyone and work hard.

Chargé d'Affaires:

Daniella Amell (SHS)

Hey fellow MUNers! My name is Daniella Amell and I am the Charge D’Affairs for this year’s SIDMUN. I am currently a junior at Sewanhaka High School and am the treasurer in my schools MUN club. I have previously attended RUMUN and AUMUN as well as SIDMUN. In addition to being a member of MUN I’m also an active participant of the Sewanhaka Jazz Band and soccer team, as well as number of other clubs. I’m looking forward to this year’s conference and I hope to see you all there!

Specialized Executive Director

Amanda Lesar

Hey, I'm Amanda Lesar, a senior from New Hyde Park Memorial and one of your Executive Directors! I've been involved in Model UN since 9th grade, and I've attended NHSMUN, RUMUN, and PHILMUN, and of course SIDMUN! Apart from Model UN, I'm the Co-Captain of NHP’s Twirling squad, I'm an editor on our yearbook staff, I'm the vice president of Science Olympiads, I'm the president of Big Brother/Big Sister, and I teach Sunday School with my best friend. When I'm not in school, I love to read and just hang out with my friends. We're all looking forward to this year’s SIDMUN and if you have any questions you can contact me at nodoubtrox715@aol.com!

General Executive Director

Val Mendoza (HFC)

Hi, everyone! You all ready for SIDMUN??? My name is Valeria Mendoza I am a senior at H. Frank Carey. This is my third year involved with SIDMUN in the past I’ve chaired UNEP and SOCHUM. 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 PHIMUN. 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 adore being a MUN geek. I can’t be more thrilled to take part in SIDMUNXVIII. Get your research done and be prepared for committee. See you soon SIDMUN is only a few weeks away.

Administrative Executive Director

Bobby Schaeffer

Security Council Directors

Glenn Cantave (NHP)

Hey Everyone! I’m Glenn Cantave and I’m a Senior at New Hyde Park Memorial. I’m thrilled to be a Security Council Chair at this year’s SIDMUN! I have been involved in Model UN since freshman year and have gone to conferences such as NHSMUN, PHILMUN, AUMUNC, RUMUN and of course SIDMUN. Aside from Model UN I enjoy acting, singing, and hanging out with my friends. I am the President of the Future Business Leaders of America, Vice President of the Drama Club, Treasurer of the Senior High Choir and Sports Editor of the school newspaper. I hope to pursue a career in finance and one day possibly move into philanthropy. If you have any questions regarding the conference you can contact me at gcantave93@hotmail.com. Can’t wait!

Athena Loizos (HFC)

Funlola Otukoya (ELM)

Dear MUN Delegates,

My name is Funlola Otukoya and we are at an exciting point in our life where MUN is fresh and new, and the constant motto is eat, sleep and debate. While we prepare for the district conference continue this action as I have done for the last five years. This will be my last district and MUN conference and I am excited for that. Attending and winning conferences at the University of Chicago, Georgetown, Rutgers etc. it has allowed me to build new friendships with people all over the world and foster my love and passion for debate for MUN. It has also set the stage for various hobbies such as Public speaking, and civic work. As the conference nears lets all continue to be motivated by the morals and instruction Mr. Lee Marcus has instilled in all of us. Good Luck to all in their endeavors and God Bless.

-Funlola Otukoya

Courtney Sokol (FPM)

Hello! My name is Courtney Sokol and I am one of the directors for Security Council. I am a senior 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.

Jackie Wisniewski (SHS)

Hi everyone, my name is Jaclyn Wisniewski and I'm a junior at Sewanhaka High School. I’ve participated in Model UN at Sewanhaka since the 7th grade, and this year I have the pleasure of being one of SIDMUN's Security Council chairs. I am beyond excited for this year's district conference, primarily because MUN is one of my favorite clubs where I love all the new people and members that I meet. This is my first year as a SIDMUN chair, and I am looking forward to this year’s SIDMUN conference. I have attended numerous conferences and have met people from all around the US, but I am looking forward to meeting new people from all 5 schools at this years conference. Aside from being in MUN, I play varsity basketball, soccer, and softball and I enjoy spending time with my friends. I hope everyone is just as prepared as I am to make this conference one of the best ! if you have any questions, you may contact me anytime at twgw89@aol.com

Historical Congress of Vienna Directors

Armaghan Behlum (SHS)

Hey, I'm Armaghan Behlum and I'm a senior at Sewanhaka High School. This is my second year as a Model UN Chair and Model UN in general . This year I won best Position paper at RuMUN for the World Health Organization. When not in school I enjoy reading, watching tv, and hanging out with friends. I'm looking forward to chairing the Historical Committe as I know it will be fun. If you have any questions email or IM me at armistrong@aim.com. Good Luck.

Clare Haugh (FPM)

Hey guys! I'm Clare Haugh and I'm a junior at Floral Park Memorial High School. I've been in Model UN since 8th grade and it has honestly been a very influential part of my high school experience. Over the past few years I have attended conferences at Rutgers University, Boston University, and of course, our very own SIDMUN. Outside of Model UN I'm a huge bookworm but I also enjoy playing sports, hanging out with friends, and playing the violin. This is my fourth SIDMUN but will be my first time on staff, so I'm really excited to be a part of the historical committee this year. If you should have any questions feel free to contact me at clarehaugh@gmail.com. I look forward to meeting you all in committee!

Kerri-Leigh Heesemann (NHP)

Hey guys, I’m Kerri-Leigh Heesemann and I’m a senior at New Hyde Park Memorial and one of this year’s Historical Council chairs. I’ve been in Model UN since 9th and I’ve attended RUMUN, NHSMUN, PHILMUN, and of course SIDMUN. I’ve won awards at all of the conferences except NHSMUN and I’m finishing my Mun career by going to AUMUN. I’m Vice President of New Hyde Park’s Model United Nations club. I was captain of my school’s field hockey team and secretary of our kickline and I’m active in National Honor Society, Peer Leaders, and SADD. Outside of school I love dancing and I teach two classes along with taking classes of my own. If you ever need to contact me, just email me at irishangel116@aim.com.

Cori Ilardi (HFC)

Alicia Munian (ELM)

Social, Humanitarian & Cultural (SOCHUM) Directors

Kaitlyn Gioia (HFC)

My name is Kaitlyn Gioia, and I’m a junior from H. Frank Carey High School. I have been in Model UN since I was in eighth grade and it’s one of my favorite activities at school. I have been to every SIDMUN since starting MUN. I’m really excited about working with all of you as a chair for SOCHUM this year and I can’t wait to meet you all. Apart from MUN, I’m on the district tennis team, in Carey’s Recycling Club, and I’m also in an assortment of other clubs in school. I hope you guys have fun at this year’s SIDMUN and I wish you all the best of luck. If you have any questions please send me an email at emeraldqueen516@aol.com. See you at SIDMUN.

Kevin Konzelman (FPM)

Stacy Pierre-Louis (ELM)

Members of the chair and fellow delegates! My name is Stacy Vanessa Pierre-Louis, I attend Elmont Memorial High School and I am more than honored to chair the SOCHUM committee this year. It is my first time chairing but my experience as a delegate started when I was in the ninth grade. Model United Nations is the club membership that is dearest to my heart. I enjoy my time away from school for the substitution of my committee room whether we are in Chicago, Washington DC, New Jersey, or our very own New York. Being aware of problems around the world and expressing concern for the well being of other nations demonstrates the making of a well rounded individual. For this reason I am most proud to share this experience with my fellow delegates. To win at a conference is the most heart warming experience because my competitive nature shines. When I am not caucusing I am on the soccer field or in the classroom. Taking AP courses since I was in ninth grade helps in my wealth of knowledge on conferences and my love for soccer and competition is illustrated in my strive for success. I wish you luck in your future and I know your participation in this club will be only beneficial.

Paige Sferrazza (NHP)

Hey everybody! My name is Paige Sferrazza and I’m a senior at New Hyde Park Memorial so I’m really excited to be one of your SOCHUM chairs at my last SIDMUN conference. I’ve been involved in Model U.N. since 9th grade and have attended RUMUN, PHILMUN, NHSMUN, SYMUN and of course SIDMUN. In addition to taking an active role in MUN, I am the President of the Class of 2011, the treasurer of Key Club, Captain of Varsity Field Hockey and am active in Peer Leaders, P.E. Leaders, and the National Honor Society, among other things. Over the years, MUN has definitely helped shape what I hope to do with my future and has taught me many valuable lessons that I will always carry with me. I hope that each of you get to benefit from this year’s SIDMUN in a similar way and that above all you have a great time! Please feel free to shoot me an e-mail (Paige.Sf@gmail.com) if you have any questions or comments. I look forward to seeing everyone at this year’s conference and wish you all good luck!

Katrina Simon (SHS)

Hi guys! I’m Katrina Simon and I’m a junior at Sewanhaka High School. I’ve been in MUN since 9th grade, and since then have gone on two away conferences, both at Rutgers. This is my first time chairing and I look forward to it! Apart from MUN, I also am involved with Class Board, Mathletes, Mock Trial, Women in Science, FCCLA, Jazz Band and more! I also enjoy playing basketball and lacrosse and running cross country! I wish the best to all the delegates this year in SIDMUN!

DISEC Directors

Tommy Campbell (NHP)

What’s up, guys/ladies? My name is Tom Campbell and I am a senior from New Hyde Park Memorial. I will also be the chair for DISEC . This will be my first time chairing a debate so please, be gentle. I’ve attended a handful of conferences myself including PHILMUN, NHSMUN, RUMUN, AMUN, and SIDMUN. I like Model UN and everything but it’s not all I do. I’ve been the captain of the varsity football team for 2 years and I’m on the lacrosse team, but please, no autographs. Just kidding. I’ll sign autographs. (just kidding again).Other than sports, I spend most of my time with friends or in front of an Xbox or both. Anyway, I can’t wait for our first committee session and begin this thrilling debate. If you have any questions or concerns you can contact me via email at Tomcamp423@aol.com. See ya.

Ericka Cruz (HFC)

Hey everyone! My name is Ericka Cruz and I am a senior at H Frank Carey. This is my third year being part of the Model UN club at Carey and this is my first year chairing SIDMUN. I am going to be one of the chairs for DISEC this year. I was a new student at Carey in the 10th grade, and I have been a part of Model UN since. Joining Model UN as a new student was one of the the greatest decisions that I've ever made, I love that fact that it allows everyone to have a voice and fight with their words. Joining this club has allowed me to meet many new friends and make close connections along the way. Ive been to SIDMUM, PHILMUN, RUMUN, and AUMUNC. Aside from Model UN, I spend most of my time playing sports, I play soccer, lacrosse and I also run winter track at Carey. I look forward to meeting you all, cant wait to see you all at SIDMUN this year!

Reginald Diedonne (ELM)

How are you delegates? My name is Reginald Dieudonne, a 12th grader from Elmont Memorial High School and the chair for DiSec I have been actively participating in MUN since 9th grade. This is my first year being a chair and I am truly ecstatic because I know the experience for you as the delegate and me as the chair will be wonderful. I have attended and won at conferences such as NAIMUN, MUNUC, RUMUN and finally SIDMUN. I enjoy MUN as well as hanging out with friends and reading. I'm the Vice President for the MUN Club in my school and I am active in SADD and Mock Trial as well. I cannot wait for the experience that SIDMUN will bring to me and I hope you are excited as well.

Elissa Sanci (SHS)

Hey guys! I'm Elissa Sanci and I'm your DISEC chair from Sewanhaka. I'm a junior, and I've been apart of Model UN since I was in 8th grade. I've been to two conferences before, both at Rutgers. This is my first year chairing at SIDMUN, and I'm very excited! Aside from Model UN, I'm also in SPICE, a part of the Talented and Gifted program at SHS and one of the imput editors for the Chieftain. I play soccer and lacrosse, and I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family, watching scary movies and reading Harry Potter. I can't wait for SIDMUN this year; I know its going to be a lot of fun! Feel free to contact me any time at emsanci@hotmail.com.

Hannah Schlechter (FPM)

WTO Directors

Jessica Altieri (HFC)

Hi! My name's Jess Altieri, I'm an 11th grader from Carey. I was inducted into Model UN in 9th grade and have loved it ever since. This is my first time chairing SIDMUN and I'm so excited! I've been to RUMUN three years and have helped my friend with their conferences, especially the newest delegates. Besides Model UN, I'm involved in musical and other vocal related projects within the school. If you have any questions, email me at colourfulmind@verizon.net. Good luck with your research and I can't wait to see you all in April! :D

Stacy Chukwuma (ELM)

Hey everyone, my name is Nkemdilim Stacy Chukwuma and I’ll be your chair for this year’s LEEMUN Invitational; feel free to call me Stacy if you can’t pronounce it, I won’t be offended. I am an 11th grader from Elmont Memorial High School and this is my first year chairing although I have been a member of MUN since the 8th grade. Without a doubt, MUN is my favorite club but I am also apart of several other clubs and sports offered at my school. With recent debates taking place in New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C., and Chicago, I am pumped for this year’s LEEMUN! Hope you all feel the same as I and if you have any questions/comments regarding the topic or how to make this committee extra enjoyable for you guys don’t hesitate to contact me at nschukwuma@gmail.com.

Krishanthi Devendran (SHS)

Hello Everyone! My name is Krishanthi Devendran and I am a junior at Sewanhaka High School. I’ve been in MUN since the 8th grade, and it has been one of the best experiences ever. The skills that I have learned in this club have helped me excel in so much more than just MUN. Besides MUN, I am secretary of the Junior Class. I am also an active member in Math Olympiads, Science Olympiads, TAG and so many more clubs. Aside from clubs, I am also part of the Varsity Track Team. This will be my first time chairing and I am looking forward to it. Good luck to all debaters. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at lankankris@yahoo.com

Jessica Egan (NHP)

Mackenzie Horan (FPM)

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