The Secretariat

Secretary-General

Alwis Lim is a Sophomore in Branford College from Singapore. He is currently pursuing Global Affairs and is considering a double major in Computer Science. Outside of YMUNS, Alwis is on the board for the Malaysian and Singaporean Students Association and fences with the Yale Fencing Team. In his free time, he hosts Mahjong nights in his suite, and enjoys hotpot on special occasions. Alwis previously served as a USG (Outreach) for YMUNS 2026, and as a Vice Chair for YMUN LII. He is thrilled to be leading the conference in his home country this run and cannot wait to introduce everyone to his favorite Salted Egg dishes. For any questions or requests for collaboration, reach out to Alwis at secgen@ymuns.org.

Director-General of Operations

Jesse McCormick is a junior in Berkeley College from Missoula, MT. He is currently studying Global Affairs with a certificate in Education Studies at Yale University. Outside of YMUNS, Jesse is a Recruitment Coordinator for the Undergraduate Office of Admissions, a Consent and Community Educator, and a member of the Yale Debate Association. In his free time you can find him watching tennis, playing pickleball, working his way through his ever-growing reading list, and exploring new restaurants in New Haven. Jesse has previously served as a Chair for YMUNS 2026 and YMUN LIII, as the USG of Delegations for YMUN South Asia 2026, and as a Director for YIRLC-Japan 2026. He’s thrilled to bring yet another distinctly Singaporean experience to the delegates in Singapore. Jesse is happy to answer any questions you have about the conference, and is available at dg.operations@ymuns.org.

Director-General of Committees

Under-Secretary-General of Branding

Andy (he/him) is a junior in Silliman College from New Jersey majoring in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry with a concentration in Structural Biology. He’s super excited to return this year, bringing the visual identity of YMUNS to life as co-USG of Branding! On campus, you can find him rehearsing with Yale’s K-pop dance group Movement, playing the cello with the Davenport Pops Orchestra, or whipping up milkshakes as manager for the Silliman buttery. When he’s not busy researching cardiovascular diseases at the Yale School of Medicine, Andy enjoys drawing outdoors, playing the guitar, cooking, and learning how to make new balloon animals for his friends. He can’t wait to get to know everyone in March! Feel free to reach out to him at branding@ymuns.org.

Under-Secretary-General of Branding

Johan Zongo (he/him) is an undergraduate student at Yale University, majoring in Global Affairs and Art. With Burkinabè and Ghanaian roots, Johan is passionate about global initiatives that empower different communities through sustainable development and inclusive growth. At Yale, he is the co-founder of Bright Spaces, a mural painting organization that aims to foster development through creativity and innovation. He is interested in international law, diplomacy, human rights and the use of art as a medium for public service. He is excited to meet all the delegates. Feel free to reach out to him at branding@ymuns.org!

Under-Secretary-General of Delegations

Lauren Kim (she/her) is a sophomore in Silliman College from Michigan, and she aspires to double major in Applied Math and Global Affairs. Outside of YMUN, Lauren is a member of Danceworks and works for the Silliman Buttery, serving up the best late-night foods. Lauren loves spending time at the pottery studio, crocheting, going on walks to new cafés, and eating good food with friends whenever she can. She also loves being active (golf, ski, pilates, pickleball, dance, etc.) and is a coffee and matcha enthusiast! She’s been MUN all throughout high school and is very excited to meet all the delegates in March. She can be reached at delegations@ymuns.org!

Under-Secretary-General of Delegations

Bena (she/her) is a freshman in Silliman College from sunny Southern California considering a major in Global Affairs with a Chinese language certificate. Outside YMUNS, she hosts events with the Chinese Program and will be staffing YMUN LII in January! In her free time, you can find her climbing long staircases, ringing small bells and big bells, and hopping between language tables during meals. She also likes trying different snacks and looking at nature. She’s thrilled to be serving as a co-USG Delegations and looks forward to becoming a familiar name in email communication! Please reach out to her at any time at delegations@ymuns.org.

Under-Secretary-General of Committees

Kate (she/her) is a junior in Branford College from Atlanta, Georgia, and she is majoring in Ethics, Politics, & Economics and Spanish. She has really enjoyed being a part of YMUN during her time at Yale and has had the opportunity to be involved in YMUN 50, YMUN LI, YMUN Latin America, YMUN Korea, and YMUN Singapore, which have been amazing experiences so far. At Yale, she is also involved in the Yale Undergraduate Consulting Group, and she really enjoys running, swimming, and trying new restaurants! She loves Model UN because she has gotten to meet incredible people from all over the world and has learned a lot about so many important issues. She is so excited to be chairing and looks forward to meeting all the delegates in March! If you have any questions, you can contact Kate at committees@ymuns.org.

Under-Secretary-General of Committees

Jack (he/him) is a sophomore in Grace Hopper College from Charlotte, North Carolina majoring in Global Affairs and Religious Studies.  Jack is very involved in the YMUN world, serving on YMUN LI, YMUN Korea, YMUN LII, and now YMUN Singapore!  He is also involved in the Yale International Relations Association as the Alumni Director.  On campus, Jack is involved in the Sophomore Class Council, a member of the Yale Curling Team, and the Outreach Chair for St. Thomas More, the Catholic center on campus.  In his free time, Jack enjoys watching college football, playing guitar, and going on hikes.  Jack is a huge country music fan and his favorite artists are Luke Combs, Tyler Childers, and Evan Honer.  He cannot wait to meet everyone in March! If you have any committee related questions, feel free to reach out at committees@ymuns.org

Under-Secretary-General of Logistics

Rafael (he/him) is a junior in Morse College from Massachusetts studying Global Affairs with certificates in French and German language. He has chaired for YMUN Latin America in São Paulo, Brazil, YMUN conferences in New Haven, CT as well as having the honor of chairing at  last year's iteration of YMUN Singapore! On campus, he does research through the Jackson School of Global Affairs, tutors fellow Yalies in Portuguese, Spanish and French, and leads European Horizons, a campus policy-incubator focused on the transatlantic relationship. Rafael loves the outdoors, travelling, language learning, and trying new foods! He had an amazing experience at YMUNS last year and is excited to return to a new cohort of inspiring students in 2026! He can be reached at rafael.sousa@yale.edu!

Under-Secretary-General of Outreach

Alwis (he/him) is a freshman in Branford College from Singapore planning on studying Computer Science and Economics. He is excited for his first ever experience with the MUN community! Back home, Alwis is heavily involved with youth empowerment and digital education efforts, enjoying connecting communities and people. On campus, Alwis does Club Squash and enjoys exploring all that New Haven has to offer. If you have any outreach-related queries or are interested in getting connected to organisations and spaces in Singapore, reach out at alwis.lim@yale.edu!

Chair

Ishmeet Dhillon is a sophomore studying Political Science and History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health on the pre-law track. Her academic and extracurricular interests revolve around the intersection of political science, law, and public health. She has been involved with Model UN since middle school and is excited to bring YMUN to Singapore! Ishmeet is involved in numerous other activities as well, including the Global Health Review, Yale Policy Institute, Yale Model United Nations, Women's Leadership Initiative, Yale Jashan Bhangra, and Yale Sikhs. At YMUN Singapore, she will be serving as Chair for World Health Organization. Outside of her studies, she loves singing, spending time with loved ones, exploring cuisines, and learning new skills. Feel free to reach out to her at ishmeet.dhillon@yale.edu.

Chair

Jesse is a sophomore in Berkeley College from Montana planning on studying Global Affairs. He has been involved with MUN and debate since high school, but this is his first time traveling internationally with YMUN, and he can't wait! Elsewhere on campus, Jesse is involved with the debate team as a tournament organizer, and the best student job…the admissions office! He loves to play pickleball, watch tennis, and record his life on Goodreads, Letterboxd, and Beli. He is thrilled to be chairing and is looking forward to meeting all the delegates this spring! Feel free to reach out to him at jesse.mccormick@yale.edu.

Chair

James is a sophomore in Timothy Dwight College, originally from Prosper, Texas, majoring in Economics and earning a certificate in Spanish. He first got involved with Model UN as a Director for YMUN Korea and is excited for this new opportunity to be involved in YMUN Singapore. On campus, he spends the beginning of his school year leading first year students on backpacking trips through New England as a FOOT leader. When he’s not on campus, you’ll probably find him outdoors–climbing 14ers in Colorado, backpacking the Appalachian Trail, or exploring a new national park. James loves traveling, cooking, and trying new foods (he’s also a very dedicated Beli reviewer). He’s beyond excited to serve as a Chair this year and can’t wait to meet all the delegates in Singapore. You can reach him at james.kim@yale.edu.

Chair

Jana (she/her) is a freshman in Trumbull College from Chicago, Illinois. She plans to major in Cognitive Science with a certificate in Arabic. She has been involved in Model UN for the past four years and is so excited to be joining YMUN Singapore as a chair this year! At Yale, Jana serves as the Conference Director for the Yale Women’s Leadership Initiative, researches with the Yale Policy Institute, and dances with the Yale Dabke team. Outside of school, she loves to travel, hunt for the best matcha and café spots, and go to concerts—she’s been to nine so far! Model UN has given her some of her favorite memories and friendships, and she can’t wait to meet everyone in Singapore. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions, she’s always happy to chat! Jana can be reached at jana.abualhuda@yale.edu

Chair

José (he/him) is a sophomore from Monterrey, México in Silliman College. He is pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Philosophy with a concentration in Psychology. Outside academics, José works as a Software Developer for Yale College, and does research with the quantum computing team. In his spare time, José enjoys scaling colorful walls alongside the rock climbing team, as well as playing guitar. He has been participating in MUN conferences since he was in middle school, and is now thrilled to be able to help in chairing one of the crisis committees at YMUNS! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to him at josemaria.salvador@yale.edu.