Secretariat
Meet the lovely and hardworking secretariat of VCMUN 2025!
Maria Buzoianu
Secretary General
Hello, my name is Maria Buzoianu, and I’m currently in my second year at Vanier College, where I’m pursuing a program in Liberal Arts. Balancing my studies can be quite the adventure especially when I have to be racing against deadlines to finish essays (procrastination and I are in a long-term relationship). But outside of my academic life, I have a passion for dance, music, and reading.
I joined MUN because of my long standing love for politics and international relations. Initially, I was drawn to MUN as a way to explore global issues and learn more about diplomacy. However, when I discovered the world of crisis committees, my perspective completely shifted. The fast-paced, unpredictable nature of crisis debates has been a game-changer for me, and it has become my favourite aspect of MUN. I also love how it brings people together. Debating and learning from participants from around the world has been an incredibly rewarding experience.
I’m genuinely excited about the upcoming VCMUN 2025 conference. I can’t wait to connect and share this incredible experience with fellow delegates. See you there!
Yara Abinassif
Chargée d'affaries
Hi everyone! I am honored and excited to be serving as your Vice President and Chargé d’Affaires for the 2024-2025 Secretariat. My name is Yara Abinassif, a second-year liberal arts student with an endless love for reading, debating, and (apparently) knowing how to handle just about anything.
My secretariat team has dubbed me “Jack of All Trades” because, well, if you need a guy, I probably know a guy and if I don’t, give me five minutes. MUN is where I can channel my passion for geopolitics outside of family dinners, where we all know how those end. It’s a space where I get to let loose my obsession with history, whether it’s diving into centuries-old events or (totally rationally) defending Louis XVI’s honor. Let’s just say my half-built guillotine at home was more about proving a point than anything else.
I am so excited to help make this year’s conference unforgettable and hopefully keep the dramatics to a minimum. Cheers to a wonderful and exciting year ahead!
Sofia Farias
President
Hello! My name is Sofia Farias, and I'm a second-year Honours Social Science student at Vanier College, and I am happy to be serving as President. I first joined Model UN in Sec 5, but unfortunately, my first conference was cut short due to a big freezing rainstorm causing a city-wide power outage. This left me with curiosity about what I had missed out on that second day, so I was set on finishing what I started when I saw VCMUN's display window at the college. From my first session, I was hooked and later dragged my friends into it as well.
When I'm not frantically writing emails and making to-do lists, I spend my time loudly talking on and on with my friends at our local bubble tea shop, endlessly making silly lists and charts, trying every food spot in the area, and using the terminology of a 4-year-old (shoutout to my work kiddos). MUN has not only helped me with my public speaking, debating, and leadership, but it has also given me lifelong memories. I have met the best, and loudest, group of people in MUN who have made my college experience extraordinary.
I am so excited to see what our dear Secretariat has been cooking up, and I look forward to babbling and laughing with you all!
Sofia Rbati
Director of Equity
Hi!
My name is Sofia Rbati, I am VCMUN’s Director of equity, and I am in my second year at Vanier in the Law, Society and government profile. I have been doing mun since my first semester. I started doing it because I have always been interested in international affairs and I wanted to learn more about the United Nations, and what better way than simulating it!
My favourite part about doing mun has been being able to meet people from all around the world, with their unique goals and experiences.
Outside of academics, my favourite pastime is reading and my favourite books are the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson series. In my free time I also like to write.
Tro Balouzian
USG of Logistics
Hello-hello, delegates! My name is Tro Balouzian and I am a Law & Society major at Vanier College and currently, I am in my final semester—the 6th, to be exact. And, at VCMUN, I have the pleasure in serving as the Under Secretary-General of Logistics.
How did I get here? Well, Model United Nations was a new and fresh ambiance for me. Though I have heard about it before, I never had much interest in joining. However, that all changed in the 2024 winter semester. I had the privilege in joining and being a part of a club filled with amazing and wonderul people who helped me reveal my deep interest in diplomacy, politics, and international relations.
Throughout my time at VCMUN, I had not attended that many conferences, but when I did, I held onto those moments as much as I can because they are truly eye-opening experiences in which not a lot of people get the chance to partake in. I got to meet and engage with many students from all over North America—from Vancouver to Miami—and, best of all, everyone shares the same dreams and passions. That’s what Model United Nations is about: to get out of your comfort zone—even if you don’t want to—and to channel your inner diplomat in engaging in healthy debates as well as establishing good relations with your peers.
During my free time, I exercise, play video games on my Xbox for hours on end, go out to play soccer with my best friends, and sleep. If there is one thing Model United Nations, as well as VCMUN, has taught me is that even if you have an interest about something, whether it is slight or deep, you chase after it when the opportunity is given to you. Don’t second guess anything, just follow up on it because who knows… you might fall in love with it in the end.
USG of Finances
Talha Asim Ahad
Hey delegates,
My name is Talha Asim Ahad, I'm a second-year health science student at Vanier College and I'm the USG of finances of VCMUN. In my free time, when I am not annoying the rest of the secretariat team or endlessly filling out excel sheets, I like to read comics (huge spider-man fan), play basketball and watch video essays on youtube. I joined the world of Model UN when Sofia, our lovely President dragged me into it, and eventually I learned to love it. MUN has allowed me to discover multiple aspects of myself: being a science student and taking on a finance role in a club that focuses on global affairs. I think I can confidently say that it gave me an opportunity to become a very well-rounded individual.
I look forward to meeting you all and hope to make unforgettable memories with you all at
VCMUN 2025.
-Money Man
Hi, I am Farhan Hossain and I am pursuing my second year in the Pure and Applied Science program. I am originally from Bangladesh, which is where I got most of my MUN experience from. I have started doing MUNs since 2018 and seeing that there was a MUN club at Vanier, I decided to join and share my foreign experience with the rest. Even though I have only been a part of VCMUN for a year, I have been able to make a lot of friends and create several memories. To me, MUN is a great tool for honing public speaking and critical thinking skills. Since, I have been passionate about global issues since a very young age, I decided to take on this role and I am dedicated to making this conference a transformative experience for every delegate involved.
MUN is not only a tool to hone one’s public speaking skills, but it also serves as a networking opportunity. I personally have learned so much from others during my past conferences, whether it is related to MUN or not and I think that matters a lot. Awards are great too, but I genuinely think gaining knowledge and getting to know other people is as much important as being part of conferences.
Farhan Hossain
USG of GA and SA
USG of Crisis
Ana Maria Tanasescu
My name is Ana Maria Tanasescu and I am a first year liberal arts student here at Vanier! When I’m not buried in work, I enjoy painting and reading. Back in highschool, I started Model UN because of my interest in international politics and love for history. Over the course of my time as a delegate I have been able to make lifelong friends, forever improve my public speaking skills, improve my capacity to work under pressure and ability to efficiently multitask (CRISIS).
I look forward to seeing everyone at VCMUN this year!
Hi, my name is Johanna Sonokpon, and I am one of the USG of PR for VCMUN 2024-2025. I’m currently in my second year of Architectural Technology at Vanier College. I started Model UN in Fall 2023 after my friend convinced me to sign up with her during our first semester at Vanier.
What I love most about MUN is the thrill of stepping into a new environment, diving into unfamiliar topics, and convincing a room full of strangers to agree with me. My favorite MUN memory was strutting down the runway during the Paris Fashion Week committee at CONMUN last year, it was unforgettable!
Johanna Sonokpon
USG of Public Relations
Mikhaela Zacheva
USG of Public Relations
Hello! My name is Mikhaela Zacheva, and I am happy to be serving as this year’s (second) Deputy Under-Secretary-General (USG) of Public Relations for VCMUN 2025. I am in my second year in the Social Sciences: Law, Government and Society program.
I joined MUN in the Fall 2024 semester because of my love for debate. Since then, MUN has taught how to approach issues with nuance and precision. I have hade the privilege of meeting incredible delegates from all around the world, and I have been inspired by their dedication and passion of diplomacy. I have learned a lot from them, both during committee and out.
In my little free time, I enjoy singing and reading about history. I also love to expand and challenge my values and perspectives by engaging in thoughtful conversations whenever I get the chance.
I look forward to meeting you all,
Mikhaela
Dimitrios Stefanis
My name is Dimitrios Stefanis, and I am a first-year Honours Law and Social Science student at Vanier College. I have the privilege of serving as the Head of Delegate Training for VCMUN.
My journey in Model United Nations began just last semester when I happened upon the executive team in the cafeteria, standing in front of a photo of a gavel. In that moment, I knew diplomacy and debate were where I truly belonged. Despite having only one semester of MUN experience, I have never once looked back with regret.
What I cherish most about Model United Nations is the opportunity to engage with and learn from distinguished delegates from around the world—individuals who share my passion for debate and hold ambitious academic aspirations. Outside of MUN, when I’m not developing training schedules for our delegates, I enjoy playing football and gathering with close friends to engage in thought-provoking discussions on a wide range of topics. In many ways, joining MUN felt inevitable.
Stepping into the role of Head of Training has only deepened my passion for leadership. It has given me invaluable experience in guiding others, imparting knowledge, and helping aspiring delegates navigate the world of Model UN to reach their full potential.
Head of Training
It's bittersweet to pen this as I bid farewell to my journey with the Vanier College Model United Nations. Hi, I'm Arhaana Dubey, and it was an absolute honor to serve as Co-President of VCMUN 2024. Although I've been involved in MUN since high school, joining VCMUN in 2023 redefined the experience for me in ways I could never have imagined.
From a curious delegate to chair, Vice-President/Chargée d'Affaires, and finally Co-President, every role challenged me, pushed me out of my comfort zone, and helped me grow into a better version of myself.
While I may have initially joined MUN because I romanticized the "Suits" lifestyle, I stayed because of my love for exchanging ideas, listening to passionate orators, and diving deep into geopolitics and world affairs.
MUN teaches you to think critically, speak confidently, and adapt
quickly-but the true magic of MUN lies beyond the debates and diplomacy. It's in the late-night calls, moments of damage control, executive photoshoots, shared eye rolls, and countless Uber Eats
orders that forge unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships.
As I part ways with this organization that has been such a defining part of my CEGEP journey, I leave with immense gratitude and a heart full of cherished experiences. I couldn't have asked for a better team to pass the torch to-a dynamic, passionate, and robust executive team that I'm confident will take VCMUN to even greater heights. The future VCMUN is bright, and I can't wait to see all that they will accomplish!
Former Co-President
Arhaana Dubey
Hey y’all! My name is Naelle Charlot, and I am one of VCMUN’s USG of Public Relations 2024-2025. I am a graduating commerce student at Vanier College. Fun fact, actually really really sad fact: I had no idea of what Model UN was before VCMUN. I joined in Fall 2023 after passing by the VCMUN stand at the volunteer fair. I originally planned on signing up to get a free snack, but was immediately sold when I heard the words “debating and meeting new people”.
Obviously, what I like most about Model UN is the thrill of debating, the art of persuasion, and the opportunity to expand my circle. I also enjoy acquiring new knowledge and dressing up, but to be honest, I am mostly here for the drama (crisis). Outside of MUN, I like to cook, dance, write/enjoy music, and be iconic (Muah💋).
Thank you for coming to my TedTalk <3
Naelle Charlot
Former USG of Public Relations
Agamjot Singh Bawa
Hello, my name is Agamjot Singh Bawa, and I’m a second-year Pure and Applied Science student at Vanier College. I have the honor of serving as the Head of Training for VCMUN this year!
In my free time, I enjoy watching and playing cricket, diving into superhero movies.I joined MUN during my first semester in March 2023, and since then, I’ve developed a deep passion for the world of debate, diplomacy, and problem-solving. Over the past two years, I’ve refined my skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and conflict resolution. These experiences have not only shaped me as a person but have also fueled my love for leadership and mentoring others.As Head of Training, my mission is to equip delegates with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to excel in committee. Whether it’s tackling complex resolutions or crafting persuasive speeches, I’m here to guide and support everyone every step of the way.
After all, debating is like math—the more you practice, the greater your chances of finding the perfect solution! ➗✖️