Secretary-General: Angie Zuleta
Angie is a third-year at FIU pursuing a B.A in Political Science, International Relations, and Philosophy on the pre-law track. Her journey at FIMUN began when she was just 14 in the DISEC committee at FIMUN 32, so she’s excited to be leading the charge at FIMUN 38 six years later! In school, she competes on the FIU Model UN Team year-round, acting as a Head Delegate in the 2024-2025 year to bring the team to become #3 on the World Rankings.
Outside of MUN, she’s worked in public policy and civic education, wanting to ultimately work in international law. She currently works for Best Delegate, a worldwide Model UN company, as a community and education coordinator. In the rare moments of relaxation she finds in her life. she is often found reading a new philosophy book, listening to good baselines, or trying to find someone to play volleyball with. She can’t wait to see you this Spring and watch delegates solve the world's issues in a 3-day weekend at FIMUN 38!
For any and all FIMUN related inquiries, reach out to Angie at azule004@fiu.edu
Director-General: Kenny Nava
Ken is beyond grateful to serve as your Director-General for FIMUN 38 this year! He's majoring in International Relations and Political Science, with certificates in Human Rights and Political Transitions, and also Middle Eastern Studies and Muslim World Affairs. This is his second year here at FIU, but he's been attending FIMUN for as long as he can remember, starting back with FIMUN 32! He even gaveled his last FIMUN, and was the dual delegate partner to Angie, your Secretary-General, the year before! He hopes to make FIMUN 38 as influential and fun as it all was for him!
For any FIMUN related inquiries, reach out to Kenny at knava038@fiu.edu
Chief of Staff: Camila Flores Corsini
Camila is excited to be serving as your Chief of Staff for FIMUN 38. She is a senior double majoring in Health Sciences and Women’s and Gender Studies at FIU. This is her 5th and last FIMUN ever and she will do her very best to ensure that it is the best one in history! She’s looking forward to seeing the amazing debate that delegates will bring to the table, and she can’t wait for the great weekend everyone will have together!
For staff related inquiries, reach out to Cami at cflor154@fiu.edu
Chief of Operations: Felipe Posada
Felipe is a fourth-year at FIU majoring in Political Science and International Relations. They were born and raised in New York before moving to Florida 10 years ago. They are incredibly passionate about minority rights and political trends and have volunteered for multiple elections. Felipe joined the FIU Model UN team in Spring 2024 and their only regret is not having joined sooner. In addition to Model UN, Felipe is also involved with Pride Student Union, Latin Student Union, and Disable Student Union. In their free time, you can find Felipe playing the flute, writing music, reading, playing video games, and cooking. They are so excited to see everyone at FIMUN 38!
For conference operations, schedule, and room inquiries, reach out to Felipe at fposa003@fiu.edu
Chief Financial Officer: Tanner Croddy
Tanner is a fourth-year honors student at FIU, pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Physics and Mathematical Sciences. His journey into the world of academics wasn't a typical one; he was world-schooled for six years as he traveled internationally circumnavigating the world. Tanner didn't swap his passport for a student ID when settling at FIU, joining the MUN team in Fall of 24 and continuing to travel, hitting 40 countries in the summer of 25.
On campus, Tanner is FIMUN 38 CFO, and a proud Senator in SGA. He is passionate about engineering solutions and looks forward to being on the frontline of breakthroughs in sustainable computing and energy at TSMC and beyond. He looks forward to seeing the unique innovation you bring to FIMUN 38!
For all financial inquiries, reach out to Tanner at tcrod001@fiu.edu
Under Secretary-General of General Assemblies: Mariya Shevchenko
Mariya is a senior majoring in International Relations and preparing to start a Master's degree in Public Administration. She is originally from Almaty, Kazakhstan and is fluent in Russian and English. She joined FIU MUN during her freshman year of college and has had only the best experience thus far. She will be serving as your Under-Secretary General of the General Assembly during this FIMUN 38. Outside of MUN, Mariya is looking to pursue a career in the U.S. government and is passionate about public policy. Her hobbies include painting, exercising at the gym, and reading. She is thrilled to meet and work with all of you!
For all inquiries about General Assembly committees, reach out to Mariya at mshev003@fiu.edu
Under Secretary-General of Specialized Agencies: Cosette Lipscomb
Cosette is a junior studying Marine Biology here at FIU. She was born in Baltimore Maryland but has lived in many places since then. This is Cosette’s second year on the FIU model UN team, and is very grateful for all of the opportunities it has given her. After college, Cosette wishes to pursue becoming a scientific diver and hopefully be able to research reefs in the Florida Keys. Outside of Model UN, she lives scuba diving, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. She wishes every delegate competing in FIMUN 38 good luck and have fun!
For all inquiries about Specialized Agency committees, reach out to Cosette at clips008@fiu.edu
Co-Director of Delegate Affairs: Jacobo Mosseri
Jacobo is a second-year honors college student at FIU majoring in Political Science and Economics. He was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and moved to the United States four years ago. Since then, he led the Italian club at his high-school and participated in a local government program with his city’s commission. Jacobo joined FIU Model UN team in 2024 as he started his college career and traveled with the team to the third iteration of SUNMUN.
He is passionate about history, politics and geography, having a special interest in Latin America and its struggles. When it’s time to clear his mind , he plays the piano, paints, and plays tennis. He expects the best when it is time to see you all in the upcoming FIMUN!
For all registration related inquiries, reach out to Jacobo at jmoss029@fiu.edu
Co-Director of Delegate Affairs: Kennedy Newsome
Kennedy first joined Model United Nations in 10th grade to improve her public speaking skills and quickly found herself enjoying the experience. She values debating, collaborating with others, and being part of the MUN community. Now in college, she is majoring in Artificial Intelligence and pursuing a certificate in Chinese Language Studies while continuing her MUN journey. Outside of MUN, she enjoys watching movies, writing, and riding her bike. She can’t wait to see you this FIMUN38!!
For all registration related inquiries, reach out to Kennedy at knews009@fiu.edu
Director of Marketing: Isabella Balbi-Masso
Isabella is the Director of Marketing for FIMUN 38 and has been a proud member of the FIU Model United Nations team for the past four years. With FIMUN she has held positions including Secretary-General of FIMUN 37, Chief of Staff, and Director of Delegate Affairs. She is studying International Relations and Political Science, with a focus on the Middle East and Latin America. Isabella is active in Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., and she has studied seven languages so far and enjoys immersing herself in new cultures through travel, food, and traditions. Music is another of her passions, serving as both a creative outlet and a source of inspiration. She hopes to pursue a career in foreign service, foreign policy, or public relations, where she can continue to connect people, ideas, and cultures on a global scale.
For all marketing inquiries, reach out to Isa at ibalb007@fiu.edu
Assistant Director of Marketing: Melany Varela
Melany Varela is double majoring in International Relations & Journalism. She is very excited to be a part of the marketing team, as she loves an opportunity to be creative and artsy. She is looking forward to a great FIMUN 38 for all!
For all marketing inquiries, reach out to Melany at mvare049@fiu.edu
Assistant Director of Marketing: Andrea Charalambous
Andrea is a freshman at FIU pursuing degrees in both international relations and journalism with prospective certifications in human rights and Asian studies! She was born and raised in New Jersey before moving to Florida 2 years ago. One of her favorite hobbies is learning languages as she's currently taking Korean and has previously studied Spanish, French, Vietnamese, and Japanese. Before joining FIU MUN this semester, she spent the last four years of high school pursuing the performing arts whether it be color guard, dance, choir, or theater. After college, she hopes to work in investigating human trafficking and human rights abuses in southeast Asia. As assistant marketing director, she’s so excited to see everyone compete, hear rigorous debate, and capture everyone’s good side at FIMUN 38!
For marketing inquiries, reach out to Andrea at achar157@fiu.edu
Program Coordinator: Carlos Padilla Monroy
Carlos Padilla is the Program Coordinator for Florida International University’s Model United Nations (FIU MUN) program, bringing over a decade of experience in competitive diplomacy. Since beginning his MUN journey in 2013, Carlos has competed in Colombia, Ecuador, Canada, and the United States, participating in multilingual committees and gaining recognition for his strategic thinking and leadership.
In his current role, Carlos oversees program operations, conference preparation, and mentorship, guiding students to excel in debate, research, and negotiation. He is dedicated to creating a competitive and challenging environment that nurtures both personal growth and professional development. Beyond MUN, Carlos’s background in political science, international relations, and public policy enables him to offer students unique insights into global governance and diplomacy. His mentorship inspires the next generation of leaders to engage thoughtfully with complex international issues while fostering a passion for cross-cultural collaboration.