Secretariat
The Secretariat is the group of dedicated individuals who work for months at a time to continue the legacy of excellence FIMUN carries each year. This Secretariat has poured hours of work to ensure delegates and advisors alike have an unforgettable experience. For FIMUN 39, this Secretariat exemplifies excellence, service, and dedication at each step of the way. These are the hands behind the work you see at FIMUN, and the ones who build our vision from the ground-up every year.

Secretary-General: Jacobo Mosseri Rojano

Jacobo is honored to serve as your Secretary-General for FIMUN 39! He is currently a junior majoring in Economics and Political Science and pursuing a certificate in Latin American Studies at FIU. If you have attended FIMUN before, you may have already received an email from him!

As the conference comes together, he is eager to see you all debate on important issues through resolutions, directives, similes, metaphors and allegories. He wants to see competitiveness, excellence, but most importantly, fun and respect at FIMUN 39!

For any and all FIMUN related inquiries, reach out to Jacobo at jmoss029@fiu.edu


 


Director-General: Isabel Cardella

Isabel is so incredibly excited and grateful to serve as your Director-General for FIMUN 39! She is presently studying International Relations at FIU, with a focus on Religious Studies and a certificate in Middle Eastern Studies and Muslim World Affairs. This is her third year at FIU and in Model UN, but you may have seen her staffing around Florida (and outside of Florida!) high school conferences. She hopes that FIMUN 39 is a place for you to not only find success, but grow into your most authentic and confident self! 

For any FIMUN related inquiries, reach out to Isabel at icard030@fiu.edu


 


Chief of Staff: Jessica Ike

 Jessica is super excited and honored to make FIMUN 39 the best yet in her capacity as the Chief of Staff. She is currently double majoring in International Relations and Economics and earning a certificate in National Security. As someone who loves discussing and learning about global issues, she is committed to ensuring that FIMUN 39 will be a place where varying viewpoints and knowledge abounds. She also hopes that every delegate who attends this conference grows to be more confident and leaves with lasting friendships and memories in hand. 

For any FIMUN related inquiries, reach out to Jessica at jike003@fiu.edu.



 


Chief Financial Officer: Tanner Croddy

Tanner is back again and ready to make this iteration of FIMUN the best yet as Chief Financial Officer for a second year running. He is currently a senior in FIU’s mechanical engineering program pursuing minors in physics, mathematical sciences, and business. As a world traveler he knows that some of the best learning is outside the classroom; this is exactly what awaits you at FIMUN, where you’ll face real world challenges and authentic social diplomacy, becoming worlds more capable over the journey, hopefully crafting unforgettable moments and friends along the way!

For any FIMUN related inquiries, reach out to Tanner at tcrod001@fiu.edu.


 


Chief of Operations: Isabela Méndez 

Isabela is elated to have the honor of serving as your Chief of Operations for FIMUN39. She is currently in her sophomore year studying International Relations, with the hopes of working in diplomacy in the future! As a Venezuelan immigrant, she knows the significance of understanding one another and she hopes to see that kind of respect and thoughtfulness demonstrated between delegates throughout the weekend. She will do everything in her power for you to all have the best experience possible, even if it means she has to dye her hair pink for an incentive!

For any FIMUN related inquiries, reach out to Isabela at imend073@fiu.edu.


 


Under Secretary-General of General Assemblies: Nadia Flores

Nadia is incredibly excited to serve as the Under Secretary General for General Assemblies for FIMUN39! She is currently double majoring in International Relations and Political Science while pursuing a Certificate in Middle East and Muslim World Studies. As a proud Honduran, she values diversity and believes the best way to grow is through exchanging different perspectives. You might have seen her around in bilingual committees, switching between English and Spanish pretending to understand how the word “Chair” somehow translated to “Mesa”.

For any FIMUN related inquiries, reach out to Nadia at nflor070@fiu.edu.

 


 


Under Secretary-General of Specialized Agencies: Kurt McCarthy

Kurt is a junior at FIU Honors College studying International relations with a minor in business and pursuing certificates for Human rights and democracy and national security. He is so honored and excited to serve As your Under Secretary General for Specialized Committees at FIMUN 39!! He is from Buffalo, New York (Go Bills!!), and believes that the best way to grow as a person is to look at things from a different perspective and challenge the status quo. Kurt will  be all around campus FIMUN weekend making sure Specialized Committees are running smoothly but don’t hesitate to stop and ask questions.

For any FIMUN related inquiries, please reach out to Kurt at kmcca076@fiu.edu.



 


Under Secretary-General of Crisis Committees: Laura Morato Martin

After loving her experience chairing for the Cabinet of Jose Marroquin committee during FIMUN 38 (aka the best committee according to her), Laura knew that she wanted to do everything possible to make FIMUN 39 just as good as the last one. Therefore, she is thrilled to be your Under Secretary General for Crisis Committees and knows that no matter what crisis a student finds themself in, they will have the absolute time of their life - she’s willing to bet on it! Here, at FIU, she is a sophomore pursuing a double degree in International Relations and Political Science with a minor in History. She also serves as a Training Director for FIU’s official Model United Nations team #pawsup! Due to her originally being from Spain, she says it is her duty to brag to everyone that they won the World Cup. Whether you find her listening to Frank Ocean, talking about how much she’s craving a pub sub, or running around campus on FIMUN weekend, please feel free to stop her if there are any concerns! 

For any FIMUN related inquiries, please reach out to Laura at lmora199@fiu.edu.


 


Co-Director of Delegate Affairs: Julia Premoli

Julia is delighted to serve as the Director of Communications for FIMUN 39! She is a sophomore studying International Relations and pursuing a certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at FIU. She was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and believes the most important traits for continuous self-improvement are a voracious hunger for knowledge and an open mind to new experiences and perspectives. She hopes FIMUN will help your adventurous journey of growth and is excited to see you all do your best!

For FIMUN related inquries, please reach out to Julia at jprem007@fiu.edu.


 


Co-Director of Delegate Affairs: Jonathon Bangerter

Jonathon Bangerter is excited to serve as the Director of Registration for FIMUN 39. He is a sophomore studying Bachelors of Construction Management. This is his second year helping with FIMUN previously helping with merchandise sales and logistics as the President of Logistics at FIUMUN 38.

For FIMUN related inquries, please reach out to Jonathon Bangerter at jbang007@fiu.edu.


 


Head of Marketing: Gabriella Sanchez

Gaby is honored to serve as Head of Marketing team for FIMUN39. She is a fourth year student at FIU studying English and Natural and Applied Science with a certificate in Pre-Law Studies. This is her fourth year in FIU MUN, wherein she has staffed multiple iterations of FIMUN and competed across the collegiate circuit. She is excited to continue her work for FIMUN this year and bring this incredible conference to life!

For FIMUN related inquries, please reach out to Gaby at gsanc177@fiu.edu.


 


Head of Aesthetics: Ethan Artzt

Ethan is thrilled to be Head of Aesthetics for FIMUN39! He is currently a sophomore at FIU pursuing a double major in Political Science and International Relations on the Pre-Law track. He is super excited to make the aesthetics of FIMUN the best possible and take awesome pictures of everyone competing! Have fun at FIMUN 39 and paws up! 

For FIMUN related inquries, please reach out to Ethan Bangerter at eartz001@fiu.edu.


 


Head of Social Media: Victoria Talpos

 Tori was very impacted when she first chaired at FIMUN 38; this led her to want to contribute to the cause as much as she can and so she is incredibly excited to be Head of Social Media and broadcast how awesome FIMUN really is. Tori is currently a 3rd year at FIU studying Business Administration and History and she hopes one day to preserve culture through funding artifact preservations and excavations. She’s looking forward to making FIMUN 39 have the cutest social media yet!

For FIMUN related inquries, please reach out to Tori at vtalp001@fiu.edu