The year is 1455, and England is divided over control of the throne. The House of Lancaster and the House of York, two rival branches of the royal Plantagenet family, war over conflicting claims to leadership. In Saint Albans, a battle between the two sides ended in King Henry VI being captured by Yorkist forces, with many of his key advisors being killed or captured. House York. Other houses, caught off guard by the outbreak of war, needed to solidify their loyalties quickly. Richard, Duke of York, attacked at St Albans to eliminate his rival advisors, liberate the King from their influence, and force his own reinstatement as the rightful head of the English government. The fate of the English royal lineage now lies in the hands of the committee.
The Joint Crisis Committees (JCC) represent the pinnacle of Model UN complexity and challenge. JCC consists of two independently running subcommittees whose decisions and actions immediately affect the perpetual crisis at hand. The ritual raising of placards is replaced with international espionage, fast-paced decision-making, and incessant debates, all aimed to destroy the ideological enemy. What delegates will be asked to deal with is only partially revealed for your preparation; covert plots, terrible luck, and the well-meaning—or hostile—actions of the opposing committee together offer an unpredictable but undoubtedly exciting experience. If the bloc as a whole is to succeed, the delegates must compromise, negotiate, and persevere in a battle of diplomatic wit; after all, there is a nemesis waiting, biding its time.
As a continuous crisis committee, the Joint Crisis Committees are most appropriate for experienced delegates. Position papers are mandatory and must be submitted by January 22, 2027, at 23:59 PST. More information about position papers specific to this committee can be found in the Position Paper Guide, on the Delegate Resources Page.
Anderson Loo | Crisis Overlord
As a senior at Vancouver College, Anderson is delighted to serve as Overlord of JCC at VMUN 2027. Ever since being forced into MUN at 13, Anderson has mostly enjoyed his time within the world of the non-spectator sport, and is both shocked AND appalled at how quickly time has gone by. Whether it be chugging three chocolate milks in a row, trying (and failing) to shotgun a White Monster, or dropping church bells on unsuspecting political leaders, MUN has left Anderson with unforgettable and cherished memories. Outside the committee room, you can find Anderson demolishing most different types of food, fuelling his White Monster addiction, sitting on English Bay looking out for Daniero, or losing soccer games. He looks forward to a weekend dedicated to helping other delegates create cherished memories.
Mia Stiner | Crisis Staff
Mia is a grade 11 student at York House School, she began her MUN journey in grade 8, and her passion for MUN took off when she discovered her love for crisis committees. Something about flying rats, epic explosions and much more kept her coming back. Since her first conference, her love of debating has only grown. She hopes to make the VMUN 2027 experience memorable for the delegates and her fellow staff alike. Besides advocating for civilian voices in her committee sessions, Mia also enjoys crafting, drawing and reading until the early hours of the morning. Mia is looking forward to the fruitful yet chaotic debate of VMUN 2027.
Jonathan Li | Bloc Director
Currently a Grade 10 student at St. George’s School, Jonathan is ecstatic to serve as the Director of JCC-A at this year’s iteration of VMUN. After enthusiastically signing up for a conference in Grade 7, Jonathan immediately fell in love with the fast-paced environment of Model UN. One conference later, his love for crisis committees became glaringly obvious, and he never stepped foot in a general assembly ever again. Outside of the halls of the Hyatt, Jonathan can be found queueing yet another VALORANT game (and losing), furiously consuming a new flavour of Redbull, or binging a brand new twelve episode one season show. This weekend, he looks forward to unique strategies, fruitful debate, and above all, a memorable weekend.
Alexander Hsiao | Chair
Currently in his Grade 11 year at Vancouver College, Alexander is excited to serve as the Chair of JCC for VMUN 2027. Dragged by his friends into his first committee room, he has since been captivated by the spirited debate, collaborative problem-solving, chaotic discussions and the lack of sleep that conferences always seem to inevitably foster. Outside of MUN, Alexander can be found around Vancouver hiking and riding his bike, playing badminton and golf, and studying in Kerrisdale, all while he has bubble tea (MACU!!) in one hand. Alexander looks forward to helping make VMUN 2027 a truly unforgettable experience for all participants and wishes every delegate luck.
Valentina Head | Assistant Director
Entering her final year at Shawnigan Lake School, Valentina is honored to serve as Assistant Director of JCC-A. After stuttering through her first speech when she joined Model UN three years ago, Valentina has since developed a deep passion for public speaking and has thoroughly enjoyed participating in riveting debate, exploring complex issues, and being introduced to perspectives from around the world. She particularly enjoys the challenge, unpredictability, and enthusiasm unique to crisis committees, where even the most meticulous preparation can be rendered obsolete by urgent developments that demand immediate action and quick thinking. Outside of the conference room, Valentina can be found playing guitar when she should be studying, curled up with a good book, or chatting with her roommates late into the night. At VMUN 2027, Valentina is eagerly anticipating a weekend filled with memorable experiences and compelling debate!
Ronin Kung | Bloc Director
Currently a Senior at St.George’s School, Ronin is honoured to serve as the Bloc Director of JCC-B at VMUN 2027. After attending his first conference in Grade 9, Ronin was immediately drawn into the exhilarating environment of debate and diplomacy that MUN offers. From fervently banging on tables to aimlessly wandering the streets of downtown, Ronin has come to embrace every second of his MUN experience. Outside of committee sessions, he can be found scavenging his house for snacks, rotting his brain on social media, or getting hardstuck in competitive games ranging from Chess to Valorant. Ronin is excited to meet everyone and looks forward to an enriching and memorable weekend at VMUN!
Anna Zhou | Chair
Anna is delighted, marginally sleep-deprived, and ecstatic to be serving as the Chair of JCC at VMUN 2027. Currently a Grade 11 student at Sentinel Secondary School, she began her Model UN journey back in Grade 8, joining out of curiosity and slowly becoming captivated by the sheer unpredictability of crisis committees. She is also known to consume a suspiciously high amount of coffee during conferences – usually in an attempt to keep up with the chaos of crisis and late-night speech writing. Outside of MUN, Anna can usually be found on the hunt for good restaurants, watching cooking shows, or curled up with a good book. She looks forward to a memorable weekend at VMUN and is excited to see what the delegates bring to JCC.
Evan Borodow | Assistant Director
A Grade 10 student at St. George’s School, Evan Borodow is excited to serve as an Assistant Director for JCC Bloc B at VMUN 2027. Evan began Model United Nations in Grade 6 and has since grown to love the fast-paced debate, strategy, and unpredictability that make every committee unique. VMUN 2027 will mark his fourth VMUN, but his first experiencing the conference as a member of the dais. Some of his favourite parts of MUN have been the intense late-session debates, unexpected committee moments, and friendships that continue well after closing ceremonies. Outside of MUN, Evan can usually be found coding, spending time with friends, or spending time with his dog.
You can contact the Director at jcc@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.