Jerry Chen | Secretary-General | sg@vmun.com
Many years later, as he faced the Secretariat desk, Jerry was to remember that distant afternoon when his friends took him to join MUN. Though he did not speak a single time in the UNHRC during his first conference, Jerry has since developed a thorough appreciation for the international awareness and relentless negotiation embedded within this non-spectator sport. From embezzling military funding in the First Sino-Japanese War to now properly overseeing conference logistics behind the scenes, Jerry might be surprised to find a certain sentimentality for even the memories of dramatic voice cracks and mealtime indecision with friends that have accompanied every step of his Model UN journey. At last arriving at his final year in St. George’s School, he is deeply honoured to serve as the Secretary-General for VMUN 2026. Outside the venerated Hyatt halls, Jerry can be found doing modestly well in trivia competitions, going even against his friends in his favourite video games, and fully zoning out to indie rock playlists. He sincerely looks forward to meeting everyone for an unforgettable weekend of diplomacy and debate.
Annie Zhao | Director-General | dg@vmun.com
Humbled to serve as VMUN’s Director-General for its quarter-century iteration, Annie is eager to pay forward a trove of laughs, larks, and lore amassed over her years in the community. From the shadows of NATO to the frontlines of the Secretariat desk, she has deepened a lasting admiration for the intensity and camaraderie of committee deliberations. It may so far remain that Annie’s greatest legacy, however, takes the physical form of her several caffeinated beverages that end up staining the Hyatt’s carpet. That is not to say her yearning for modest stimulation is easily exorcised at the carpet’s edge—elsewhere, Annie is most likely found wasting time on various tile-based logic games, foraging thrift piles for silver relics, or performatively intellectualizing short-form media. To all prospective attendees, she imparts her ultimate advice: connect like a street hex, scout like a Pikmin, and play as a non-spectator. Gazing out from the 35th floor, Annie has many times watched the Vancouver skyline soften into haze…yet in the vastness beyond, Blue stretches further still.
Cindy Yang | Chief of Staff | chiefofstaff@vmun.com
Culminating her five-year tenure in Model United Nations, Cindy is honoured to serve as Chief of Staff at VMUN’s 25th iteration. Perhaps eighth-grade Cindy planned to exit her career in this non-spectator sport shortly after she entered, but—fueled by a plethora of Sea Blue Edition Redbulls—she now strides through committees with cherished friendships, an impressive record of somewhat procedural assassinations, and a collection of memories far livelier than her social battery after a weekend of socializing. Safe to say, Cindy’s naive days of lingering in the corners of NATO are long behind her. Now, even as her waking hours dwindle and the few precious moments not consumed by backgrounders or midday naps are practically nonexistent, Cindy still finds time to hone her engineering skills—often sprawled on the floor assembling LEGO sets or squealing at her screen at the sight of fast, papaya-colored cars driving laps around a track. Her greatest wish is that all delegates have fun, learn lots, and walk away with an experience as vivid and unexpected as the committees themselves.
Erwin Wang | Director of Logistics | logistics@vmun.com
We are shaped less by the destinations we reach than by the moments we carry along the way. As Erwin enters his culminating year of high school, he reminisces about his first Model UN experience 3 years ago: a clueless, sleep-deprived Erwin wandering the Hyatt Regency’s halls, too intimidated to make a single speech in DISEC. As time went on, however, Erwin found value in this non-spectator sport, particularly in building countless friendships and creating unforgettable memories that he will cherish for many years to come. Now, despite having an empty awards cabinet, Erwin looks to embrace his closing chapter in Model UN as the Director of Logistics for VMUN 2026 with clarity and purpose. Beyond the endless rooming lists and spreadsheets, Erwin can be found sweeping hard on the curling rink, watching Real Madrid matches, and hanging out with his cat. He is confident that the twenty-fifth iteration of VMUN will be the best yet and canʼt wait to see everyone in January!
Jojo Yang | USG General Assemblies | assemblies@vmun.com
“The time has come at last for your first foray.” – Toad. This was the thought running through Jojo’s head as she stepped into her very first committee session—a nervous ninth-grader armed with a delegate package and boundless curiosity. In the years since, her MUN journey has taken her through the nerves of early speeches, the challenges of crisis arcs, and the intricacies of drafting a resolution paper. What she treasures most, however, are the enduring friendships and the sense of community found at every stage. As the clock ticks to her “last foray,” Jojo looks forward to supporting delegates as they embark on their own adventure—whether that means conquering a few “boss battles” or discovering the power-ups of collaboration, communication, and confidence. When she’s not playing as her favourite character, Toad, to parkour across different terrains, Jojo can be found wandering Vancouver beaches with her camera, juggling far too many music ensembles, or (still) attempting to finish her watercolour project that has gone on for months. She hopes that for every delegate, VMUN 2026 will be a memorable journey of growth and connection.
Bryan Fa | USG Specialized Agencies | agencies@vmun.com
Arriving at his fifth and perhaps final year of partaking in the wonderful world of Model UN, Bryan is honoured to serve as Under-Secretary-General of Specialized Agencies for VMUN 2026. From one chaotic crisis committee to another, Bryan has seen countless figureheads assassinated, countless cities stormed, and countless trials and tribulations with all the friends made along the way. No doubt, the long hours and constant efforts to keep pace with the ever-shifting crises have enriched his high school experience in a manner few other things can compare to. Outside the angular conference rooms of Regency Hyatt, Bryan can be found crafting his own Lego models, seasonally finding new activities to get involved with, and wandering about the city’s quiet streets. As the twenty-fifth iteration of VMUN fast approaches, Bryan hopes to serve as one guiding light among many for the days of delegating, debating, and diplomacy to come.
Serena Zhang | USG Regional Councils | councils@vmun.com
Entering her final year at Crofton House School, Serena is immensely delighted to serve as the Under-Secretary-General of Regional Councils for VMUN’s quadranscentennial iteration. She began her MUN journey as a reticent delegate on the 34th floor of the Hyatt years ago, praying to no avail that the media team wouldn’t capture and publish her flustered first speech. Now, arriving at her final conference experience, she has developed sincere gratitude for the sleepless nights spent talking far too loudly in hotel rooms, hastily constructed resolution papers riddled with syntax inconsistencies, and even the most unlikely of friendships bonded by committee collaboration. She hopes that all attendees inevitably grow to love the exploration of foreign affairs discourse, whether this be their first conference or their last. When not excessively scrutinizing background guides, she’s probably patiently waiting for public transportation on the wrong side of the street, procrastinating on work by creating rather incoherent photodumps, or unfortunately failing to be the #1 streamer of her favourite artists on Airbuds. More importantly, she strives to serve as a beacon of unwavering reliability during the weekend of daunting yet fruitful diplomacy delegates will surely engage in at VMUN 2026.
Preston She | USG Committees | committees@vmun.com
Never let the past obscure your future; instead, allow it to guide you through the present. Entering his Grade 11 year of high school, Preston lives by this mantra now more than ever. Throughout his semi-decade in this non-spectator sport, he has experienced the agony of losing a hard-fought discussion, found courage in making a last-minute decision, but most importantly, realized the power of a smile—and how it can brighten up any committee room. Serving as this iteration’s USG of Committees, Preston knows that all participants will depart from this exhilarating weekend with the newfound perspectives, renewed confidence, and invaluable memories that he has come to cherish. In the meantime, though, you’ll find him waiting for the bus after a session in the pool, writing out ideas for his next music album, or working on establishing rapport with his two cats. Preston hopes everyone will embrace the storied past, evolving present, and promising future within VMUN 2026.
Ken Zhao | USG Operations | operations@vmun.com
Entering his Grade 12 year at St. George’s School, Ken’s five-year-long MUN journey comes to an end. Ever since his first conference’s stumbles and fumbles in 8th grade, his days in this non-spectator sport have been marked with chaotic debates, last-minute position papers, and more than a few rooming shenanigans. After a one-year hiatus, these same fond memories pulled him out of retirement with renewed excitement for Model UN. In an unexpected epilogue to his journey, Ken is honoured to serve as VMUN’s Under-Secretary-General of Operations. When he isn’t being tormented by the site’s decrepit backend, Ken is equally haunted by a growing graveyard of coding side projects, all while spinning at least one pen in at least one hand. He hopes VMUN 2026 gives delegates the same late-night thrills, spirited debate, and unforgettable stories that drew him back.
Mary Lu | USG Conference | conference@vmun.com
Concluding her fourth and likely final year of Model United Nations, Mary is delighted to serve as the Under-Secretary-General of Conference for VMUN 2026. Despite initially stumbling over every word in her speeches, she has managed to make unforgettable memories with the very people she thought would excommunicate her from the committee if she pushed for an unpopular solution. From having only one meal during a conference to administering SATs, Mary’s experiences in her now-seemingly short years of Model UN have undeniably shaped her life trajectory. Aside from MUN, Mary is rereading her favourite 551-chapter webnovel, playing video games, practicing violin only right before her lessons, or revisiting franchises that she loved years ago. As the next iteration draws near, Mary hopes to carry forward the same sense of community that once welcomed her, while leaving a lasting mark on the iterations yet to come.
Daniel Fu | USG Finance | finance@vmun.com
“What we call the beginning is often the end, and to make an end is to make a beginning.” Beginning his final year of high school, Daniel reflects on the origin of his Model UN journey, characterized by rooms full of intimidating placards, unread background guides, and nervously delivered speeches. Since then, Daniel has not only climbed far too many Hyatt staircases and fallen ill after every conference he has attended, but has also gained ever-lasting friendships and memories. As Daniel’s Model UN chapter comes to an end, he is delighted to close this endeavour serving as the Under-Secretary-General of Finance. Beyond committee rooms, Daniel can be found out on the curling ice, listening to the Minecraft soundtrack as he studies, and waking up early on weekends to cheer Liverpool on. “The end is where we start from,” and as Daniel turns the page on his MUN story, he hopes that at this iteration of VMUN, every delegate finds the same joy, friendship, and late-night laughter that defined his own.
Adrian Pun | USG Delegate Affairs | delegates@vmun.com
“Never be cruel, never be cowardly.” Entering his Grade 11 year at St. George’s School, if you asked Adrian to sum up his 4-year Model UN journey in one quote, this would be it. Way back when, if you told Adrian that MUN would be more than fun times with friends, he would have laughed. However, through a shocking—maybe even appalling—amount of chaotic debate and invaluable lessons, Adrian realized how wrong he was. Serving as one of the USGs of Delegate Affairs, Adrian is certain every delegate will leave VMUN 2026 with the same realization: that Model UN is more than just a non-spectator sport, but an art where kindness and audacity are perfectly balanced, just like in life. Until then, when Adrian is not trying to make his biography sound philosophical, you can find him coding “The Next Big Thing,” roaming Kerrisdale with his group of friends, and laughing from one catastrophe to the next. Adrian can’t wait to see all the delegates and hear the Hyatt filled with the sound of passionate deliberation and laughter once again.
Cate Shumka | USG Delegate Affairs | delegates@vmun.com
If Cate’s Model UN journey has taught her anything, it’s that friendship is magic. In her Grade 11 year at Little Flower Academy, Cate is elated to serve as one of the USGs of Delegate Affairs for VMUN 2026. Ever since her entrance into Model UN as an anxious Grade 9 student, Cate has discovered a passion for global affairs and an unparalleled community of spirited minds. She has grown to love the late nights and early mornings of chaotic debate, as well as the deep connections with fellow delegates, crafted through note-passing and (less than) diplomatic discussions. When she’s not thinking about her next conference, Cate is likely to be collecting photocards of her favourite K-pop idols, re-reading Richard Siken poems for the nth time, or laughing much too loudly in a quiet cafe, all the while updating her spam Instagram account. Cate excitedly awaits VMUN and hopes all delegates cherish the friends they make along the way.
Ryan Xu | USG Design & Media | media@vmun.com
Going into his final year of high school, Ryan is beyond thrilled to serve as the Under-Secretary-General of Design and Media for the 25th iteration of VMUN. What started as a whirlwind of stutter-filled speeches and a healthy amount of table slamming has since turned into a passion for capturing the energy and drama of Model United Nations through the lens of his camera. Throughout this journey, Ryan has created countless cherished memories and friendships that he will carry with him long after high school. When he is not behind the camera, Ryan can be found hiking the trails and mountains of British Columbia, nerding out over motorsports (crying over Williams F1 Team), getting mercilessly stomped in video games, or losing track of time when creating art in Blender. While VMUN might have cost him more than a few nights of sleep, Ryan wouldn’t trade the experience for anything, and he’s determined to make this year’s iteration of VMUN an unforgettable experience for everyone.