Forged through years of brutal military campaigns against Spanish colonial rule, the confederation of Gran Colombia in 1821 marks the beginning of Simón Bolívar’s vision of a united Latin America. However, this grandiose feat—a union of the former Spanish imperial lands—faces countless challenges. To preserve this fragile republic, delegates must successfully navigate internal divisions, the looming dangers of Spanish reconquest, economic instability, and the territorial ambitions of neighbouring states. The fate of Gran Colombia, and the future of the entire continent, rests upon the decisions made in this committee.
As a continuous crisis committee, the Advanced Crisis Committee is most appropriate for experienced delegates. Position papers are mandatory and must be submitted by January 21, 2025, at 23:59 PST. More information about position papers specific to this committee can be found in the Position Paper Guide.
Max Chen | Director
Currently a Grade 12 at Steveston-London Secondary School, Max is thrilled to serve as the Director of the ACC at VMUN 2025. Since beginning his Model United Nations journey four years ago, he became allured by meeting various delegates, memorable moments, and late-night conversations with his roommates. In his free time, Max can be found venturing on sidequests across Vancouver, making impulse purchases, or eating hot pot with friends. Max looks forward to meeting everyone for a weekend filled with fruitful debate and wishes every delegate the best of luck!
Will Cuddihy | Chair
A Grade 12 student at St. Michaels University School in Victoria, Will is excited to be serving as Chair for the ACC at VMUN 2025! Since being the youngest delegate at a conference in Grade 6 to now, Model UN has been home to some of Will’s most precious memories, like starting the starting the People’s Republic of Eminemistan and performing multiple kidnappings over the course of a conference. When not in Western Business Attire, Will can usually be found on the climbing wall, in his room playing guitar, or on his laptop playing video games. Will is looking forward to meeting all of the delegates and having an excellent weekend of diplomacy and debate!
Shaylen Bhushan | Crisis Staff
Shaylen, an eleventh-grader at Burnaby North Secondary who has cultivated a passion for politics and diplomacy through MUN, is exuberant to serve as the Crisis Staff for ACC at VMUN 2025. From the first time he stumbled through his school’s clubs day and found the Model UN club to the now-fiery speeches, rigorous papers, and sleepless nights, MUN has sparked the best of friendships for Shaylen. Outside of committee, he can be found spending questionable amounts of time playing video games with friends, drumming to rock music with his band, and barreling down ski runs. Shaylen is excited to provide delegates with a smooth and memorable experience in such a topical and important committee. He looks forward to the memories and experiences VMUN 2025 will create for him and all the other delegates.
You can contact the Director at acc@vmun.com. Any questions regarding the committee or its debate procedures will be answered by email. Position papers must also be submitted to this address.