Secretariat
Meet the secretariat of VCMUN 2026!
Giovanna-Catalina Silva
Secretary-General
Hi everyone! My name is Giovanna-Catalina Silva, and it is my honour to serve as your Secretary-General for VCMUN 2026. Currently, I am in my second year at Vanier studying Languages and Cultures. I have been participating in Model UN for almost five years now and have a particular affinity for crisis committees. I plan to use my experience with Model UN to make this conference an unforgettble conference experience filled with debate, diplomacy, fun for every delegate. With this iteration of VCMUN, we are exploring many new concepts and ideas, which we are thrilled to watch come to life over the weekend. Model UN is an excellent opportunity to practice public speaking, learn more about the world and make connections that will last a lifetime, so whether you are a new delegate or if this is your last conference, we hope VCMUN is an experience that you will cherish forever.
Kimberly Della Valle
Chargée d'Affaires
​Hello everyone! My name is Kimberly Della Valle, and I am excited to serve as Chargée d’Affaires for VCMUN 2026. I am currently in the Law, Government and Society program at Vanier College, where my passion for law, governance, and diplomacy continues to grow. I joined Model UN to challenge myself, sharpen my public speaking, and broaden my perspective on global issues, and it has quickly become one of the most rewarding parts of my academic journey, particularly due to the growing friendships I've curated! Through MUN, I’ve had the chance to learn the value of collaboration, negotiation, and creative problem-solving, all of which I look forward to bringing into this year’s conference. As Vice President and Chargée d’Affaires, my goal is to help create an environment where every delegate feels inspired to engage deeply with Model UN, explore new ideas, and make lasting connections. I can’t wait to see the energy and talent that each of our delegates bring to VCMUN!
Lia Guimarães Roberto Cerniauskas
USG of the General Assembly and Specialized Agencies
Hi! My name is Lia Guimarães Roberto Cerniauskas. I am currently in my second year in the Liberal Arts program at Vanier, studying history to become an archaeologist and, hopefully work for UNESCO one day. I’ve known since I was 10 that I wanted to work for the United Nations. It did not matter which branch I joined; I simply wanted to be a part of an organization that promoted peace, human rights, and social progress. In my free time, I enjoy reading as many books or comics as I can before getting buried in the workload that comes with my program. I started MUN in my first semester, and so far, this experience has taught me an unimaginable number of things and allowed me to meet brilliant and kind people whom I can call my friends. I hope that if you are considering joining VCMUN this year, you can create many great memories!
Alex Papadopoulos
USG of Crisis Committees
Hello delegates! My name is Alex Papadopoulos, and I am delighted to be the Under Secretary General of Crisis of the VCMUN 25-26 Secretariat! I am a 2nd year Honours Social Science student in the Law, Government and Society profile with a love for sports and music.
I am by far and wide a crisis delegate, but started my MUN journey in GA in April 2024. Familiar to many, my very first MUN experience was a steep learning curve while getting lost in the woods a couple (many) times. However, by the end, I had gotten a great chance to meet people and it left me with a greater determination to continue my MUN career. As your USG of Crisis this year, I promise thought-provoking, creative and entertaining committees for all and hope to leave an impression on newer and veteran delegates alike.
Jonathan Tordjman
USG of Logistics
Hey everyone! My name is Jonathan Tordjman. I am a second year student in Honours Social Science and International Studies and I am excited to be the USG of Logistics for Vanier MUN this year! I have always been fascinated by the world of aviation and I plan on studying to become a pilot after graduating from Vanier. My interest in the United Nations therefore is mostly in the ICAO agency of the UN, which we are very lucky to have headquartered here in Montreal!
I signed up for MUN in my first semester at Vanier but only ever showed up to meetings in my second semester. I am pretty new to Model UN so at first it felt intimidating, but it was really easy to pick up on how things work. Hope to see you all at our conference later this year!
Charles Labrie
USG of Finance
Hello! My name is Charles Labrie and I will be acting as the USG of Finance for the 2025-2026 school year. I am a second year student in the Law, Government and Society program, with the hopes of becoming a lawyer. I joined Model UN in my second semester out of boredom, and thought it would be a great way to improve my public speaking skills. Since then, MUN has quickly become one of my favorite activities during my academic journey through college. Although I still don’t really understand anything, it has opened many doors for me, allowing me to meet all kinds of people and fine tuning the skills needed for my future career. I look forward to meeting everyone at our conference later this year!
Stella Dufault
Director of Equity
Hi everyone! My name is Stella Dufault and I will be serving as the Director of Equity for VCMUN 25-26. I am a second-year social science student with a strong passion for international cooperation, particularly where this cooperation is focused on shaping the future of policy and security involving legal aspects of aerospace and technology. With that said, I first joined Model UN to improve my public speaking skills and broaden my knowledge on international relations and various global issues. Outside of MUN, I love cooking, learning languages, travel and most importantly, music. Although I am a very busy person, MUN has been an amazing outlet to focus on what I’m passionate about, enabling these interests to grow and expand all while meeting many amazing people in the process. I look forward to seeing you all at the VCMUN conference of 2026!
Angelique Dacoulis
USG of Public Relations
My name is Angelique Dacoulis and I’ll be serving as one of two USGs of public relations for the 2025-2026 school year. I am currently a second year student in the Law, Society and Government program, studying to eventually become a lawyer. I am relatively new to Model UN, as I joined in my second semester in search of a way to get more involved at Vanier, learn new skills and meet new people. Since then, MUN has provided just that and more, allowing for many great experiences and helping me improve my public speaking. As USG of PR, I will ensure that the team’s vision for the conference is brought to life both through our social media pages and in the conference itself. To the delegates joining us at our conference this year, I hope to have played a part in what will surely be an unforgettable experience and I can’t wait to take great photos of all of you!
Nana Touré
USG of Public Relations
Hi there! My name is Nana Touré and I will be serving as one of the USG of public relations this year for VCMUN. I am currently in my second year in the Business Administration program (Marketing stream) and I am dedicated to the field. I have always been passionate about human rights, and started attending MUN conferences a year ago. Since high school, I have been involved in advocating for human rights by volunteering in Amnesty International. MUN has been a great experience for me, I met individuals with diverse backgrounds and learnt more about diplomacy. My favorite committee type is specialized agency because they are realistic with a hint of creativeness. I do not have a lot of hobbies, but I love painting. I look forward working with each of our delegates.
Ana Maria Tanasescu
Chief of Staff
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My name is Ana Maria Tanasescu and I’m a second year Liberal Arts student. I’m honoured to serve as this year’s Chief of Staff! I’ve held MUN (especially crisis) close to my heart for 4 years. I’ve always loved these types of committees thanks to their ability to be stressful yet highly-fulfilling in both front and backroom. The latter is truly special since it is the only time in MUN where an impromptu asassination is permitted! Outside of MUN, I enjoy paintings and love to read! I hope all of the delegates have a blast in the committees this year. See you soon!
Dimitrios Stefanis
President
Hello! My name is Dimitrios Stefanis. I am a second-year Honours Social Science student in the Law, Government and Society profile, with the privilege of serving as President of VCMUN for 2025–2026. My Model UN journey began just over a year ago during my first semester in CEGEP. At the time, I had never participated in—or even heard of—Model UN, but my passion for debate, diplomacy, and politics quickly bridged the gap with both my fellow delegates and my conference rivals. Most of my experience has been within the General Assembly, as I naturally gravitate toward political issues rather than crisis topics. Through Model UN, I have refined my public speaking, critical thinking, political involvement, and leadership skills, which I believe are essential in my path toward obtaining a law degree. As President, I am committed to passing on what I have learned and to guiding younger delegates who share a passion for debate so they may reach their full potential.
Ronnie James Raso
Head of Delegate Training
My name is Ronnie James Raso, I will be serving as Head of Training for the 2025 Fall semester. I am a third year social science student, studying to become a psychological researcher in the future. I joined MUN last year, mostly out of curiosity, but I found that MUN has taught me incredible public speaking and even networking skills. Not only did MUN help improve valuable life skills but it also allowed me to meet new people that I never would have met and who now are among my greatest friends. As USG of Training I intend to prepare every delegate who signs up for VCMUN to the best of my abilities so that their MUN experience can be as stress free and fun as possible. To all the delegates joining us for VCMUN, old and new, I am excited to share a great and memorable stress free experience with you all!
