Adrian Pun | Secretary-General | sg@vmun.com
And so here we are. The End? After five years of raising placards, relentless table-knocking, and burning through an entire forest’s worth of paper in backgrounders and notes, Adrian is as shocked as he is appalled that the time for his final VMUN conference has come. Entering his senior year at St. George’s School, Adrian is beyond ecstatic to serve as the Secretary General for this year’s iteration of VMUN. It was after his first conference (where he most certainly outshone Carl in all respects) that Adrian realized MUN is truly the gift that keeps on giving: every all-nighter fueled purely by willpower is counterbalanced by the rapturous sound of laughter from friends sitting on whatever piece of furniture they can find; every anxious moment after a gallant speech is eclipsed by the thunderous knocking of the committee. The list goes on and on. That being said, when Adrian is not roaming the halls of the Hyatt, you can find him perfecting his Yu-Gi-Oh! deck, “productively” cafe-hopping to fight procrastination, and 3-stocking anyone who challenges him in Super Smash Bros. As the conference approaches, Adrian wishes to instill in all delegates and staff members the same wonder for this non-spectator sport that was once bestowed upon him, for what good is an end if it doesn’t give way to new beginnings.
Cate Shumka | Director-General | dg@vmun.com
Lessons Cate has learned through her years of Model UN: try to speak as soon as possible (to assert dominance); coordinate meal plans early (and let potential new friends tag along!); find out your friends’ room numbers (to play Smash Bros on Adrian’s Switch until curfew); and overuse parentheses (whenever possible). A senior at Little Flower Academy, Cate looks back on her past fondly from the zenith of her high school career. Once a shaking 9th grader attending a conference for the first time, she now finds herself on the opposite side of the Secretariat desk, watching sparkling-eyed delegates embark on the marvelous MUN journey much like her past self. But Cate’s life is more than her role as Director-General… If you watch carefully, you might catch her inhaling shengjian bao from Bun and Dumpling, oscillating between listening to 2hollis and Ethel Cain, or referencing niche memes no one gets (conversely, you might not catch her skillfully hiding from Jiji’s dog). As the sun sets on Cate’s Model UN odyssey, she can’t help but feel (VMUN) Blue—but rest assured, she will help fill the Hyatt with laughter one last time.
Wilson Li | Chief of Staff | chiefofstaff@vmun.com
After a treacherous climb of the VMUN corporate ladder, Wilson finally reached the summit as Chief of Staff, a now high enough altitude to see a base camp full of background guides still needing edits. As he enters his final year at St. George’s, with half a decade of MUN experience and his first speech on Kung-Fu militias still haunting him, Wilson doesn’t regret a single second spent locked in the 34-story tall Hyatt. With his strict bedtime of 11PM, the substantive team’s graveyard editing shifts often catches him off guard, leading to frantic questions thrown at an already snoozing Chief of Staff. Fear not, however, as Wilson’s unmatched leadership, demonstrated through his cup stacking skills, guarantees that no matter how precariously stacked VMUN 2027 gets, it won’t come crashing down before January 31st. Outside of the conference, you can find Wilson meticulously flipping through second-hand fusion records, grinding rhythm games at the arcade, and crunching copious amounts of cosmic-crisp (c)apples. Though somewhat wistful, Wilson wishes he could slow down his last year of MUN just a little, but if this is his final climb, he’s determined to make VMUN 2027 the send-off all delegates and staff will remember.
Carl Hu | Director of Logistics | logistics@vmun.com
One big step for man. One giant leap for mankind. Carl took one earth-shattering step into the Hyatt in Grade 8 and never looked back. Eagerly awaiting the sweet sweet relief of graduation as a senior at St. George’s School, Carl is over the moon to serve as the Director of Logistics for this iteration of VMUN. If you stacked every can of ice-cold white Monster that Carl has ever drank since being launched into VMUN 2023 as a slightly! smaller child, you could reach the moon and back. This Monster addiction clearly hasn’t stunted his growth nor stamina, evident by the over 167 flights of stairs climbed while attempting to escape the incubus that is the Hyatt Regency elevators over the past five years. From resorting to sending directives as voice memos due to his incompetent handwriting capabilities (Amanda can attest), to framemogging Adrian in their first-ever MUN conference, this non-spectator sport has left an indelible mark on his 17 years of sleep-deprived delirium. Outside of the countless assassination attempts that characterize committee session, Carl can be found bemoaning the lack of Brekas in the farlands of New-Westminister—Burnaby—Maillardville, sidequesting with his not-so-trusty blue Mini Cooper during the depths of the night, and dominating Andy Jiang in ping-pong while he blames his losses on every piece of equipment in sight. While the bittersweet memories of his journey slowly resurface, he reminisces about the weekends that concluded too soon. Carl wishes he can create this same passion for every delegate who attends his last iteration of VMUN. Maybe the real MUN is the friends we made along the way.
Serina Fan | USG General Assemblies | assemblies@vmun.com
Entering her junior year at Crofton House School, Serina is honoured to serve as the Under-Secretary-General of General Assemblies for VMUN 2027. Since raising her placard with a trembling hand for the first time in Grade 8, Serina has spent the past three years willingly subjecting herself to midnight research spirals and intense cardio crawling up 34 flights of stairs. At conferences, Serina can be spotted with the radiant strawberry açaí lemonade in one hand, ordered with light ice—importantly, with no strawberry inclusions—and a binder of notes in the other. Unlike her dear friend Amanda Zhao, who inhales Red Bull, Serina believes sleep is the panacea to all problems. She therefore maintains an impressive 6-7 hours of sleep at conferences, supplemented by rigorous cost-benefit analyses of taking yet another midday nap. Outside committee rooms, Serina can be found critically analyzing debates, expanding her penguin plushie collection, or avidly streaming &TEAM. But be cautious not to interrupt her while she is listening to her favourite song, Sakura Iro Yell, or you may earn yourself a 45-minute uninterrupted lecture on your life decisions. Serina looks forward to meeting all delegates and hopes they discover a newfound love for this wonderful non-spectator sport.
Amanda Zhao | USG Specialized Agencies | agencies@vmun.com
If all roads lead to Rome, then Amanda’s roam to Under-Secretary-General of Specialized Agencies must be traced to her fallen topic proposal on the fall of Rome. As she steps into her 11th year at Crofton House School, Amanda frequently reflects on her life-changing experience during VMUN 2024, where she unironically tripped and fell for this non-spectator sport. Since then, she has overruled too many of Andy Jiang’s directives, wasted too many hours attempting to work next to Karissa Lin at Breka, and consumed far too many cans of Red Bull Peach Edition to be healthy. When freed from debates over the hypothetical endings of historical wars, Amanda can be found blasting Don Toliver’s “Cardigan” and “After Party” in her room, listening to Serina Fan’s 100,000th voice note about the newest &TEAM update, or attempting to finally knock down the 270-pound, human-sized Century BOB training dummy locked in her basement. With the conference clock ticking down, Amanda is excited to see where this year’s conference roads might lead. Whether they end in Rome, a Specialized Agency (hint hint, nudge nudge!), or somewhere entirely unexpected, she hopes every delegate finds their own reason to fall for this non-spectator sport.
Jiji Fan | USG Regional Councils | councils@vmun.com
“Somehow, it’ll work out!” -Hachiware. It has somehow worked out for Jiji, who is fearfully entering her final year at Little Flower Academy as she, humbled and honoured, serves as the Under-Secretary-General of Regional Councils for VMUN 2027. Since rushing through her first flustered speech, Jiji has found a great affection for international relations and the MUN community which shares that love. MUN has also instilled in her an appreciation for the mundane: the late-night editing that Wilson protests about, the back-and-forth emailing, and even the luggage room guarding she is totally ineffective at. When she’s not editing, Jiji is probably mediating between her dog Toast and dog-fearing Cate, waiting for new chapters of Spy x Family, or collecting Very Hungry Caterpillar merch. She hopes this iteration of VMUN will prove splendid, sumptuous, and sportful for all delegates.
Andy Jiang | USG Committees | committees@vmun.com
“Last name Ever, first name Greatest” – Aubrey Graham. While Andy’s name is neither Greatest nor Ever, he is honoured to serve as Under-Secretary-General of Committees for VMUN 2027 as he enters his final year of Saint George’s school. Despite initially refusing to raise his placard, let alone give a speech, it is safe to say Model UN has provided Andy with the most fulfilling experiences in his 17 years of life. Since then, his MUN trajectory has been highlighted by everything from reducing his adversaries to a potato in HCC to meticulously planning a three-pronged directive with fourteen sub-topics, two annexes, and a colour-coded flowchart, only to watch a caffeine-fueled Amanda Zhao reject it under thirty seconds. Beyond the committee rooms, Andy can be found meticulously cataloging his new 400th Letterboxd entry at 2 A.M, demolishing Carl Hu in a game of pickup basketball whilst he protests a nonexistent foul or religiously arguing that Thank Me Later is objectively one of Drake’s top 3 albums of all time. As January draws nearer, Andy hopes that every delegate discovers the same fulfillment that he once found, placard trembling and all.
Ryan Cai | USG Operations | operations@vmun.com
As a senior at St. George’s School, Ryan is excited to join VMUN 2027 as Under-Secretary-General of Operations. Initially thinking that going into this position would be smooth sailing, he quickly discovered that last year’s USG of Operations made the rather unfortunate decision of deciding that the position was “too easy”, leaving Ryan with the daunting task of sorting through and clearing 96 pages of files dating back to 2010, all while not accidentally taking down the entire website in the process. When not trying to clear out the unused files and clutter of the VMUN website, Ryan can be found developing puzzle games, getting a tarot reading from his sister, or reaching yet another 1,000 hour milestone in Portal 2. Ryan hopes to make this year’s VMUN a memorable experience for everyone involved, and leave the conference knowing that all of the work behind the scenes was worth it.
Eva Kindrat | USG Conference | conference@vmun.com
Beginning senior year at Semiahmoo Secondary, Eva is beyond excited to serve as the Under-Secretary-General of Conference for VMUN 2027. Eva’s long journey in Model United Nations began just two years ago, when she was forced into the club by a friend that told her she’d be good at debate (to this day she ponders whether that was meant as a compliment or not). With an apprehensive voice and enough notes to sculpt the Empire State Building, she made it through various conferences and debates, eventually growing in her confidence to raise a placard and opting out of sifting through the bottomless pit of notes. When she’s not reading the ever-growing stack of unread conference emails or trying to find budget cuts, Eva cannot be found. But if you were to look far, she would either be dragging herself to yet another summit or learning a new skill to be mediocre at, such as surfing, rock climbing or skiing. Eva would have never thought that Model UN would make such an everlasting impact on her, and she hopes that she could leave Model UN with a mark on VMUN, bringing a memorable experience to all.
Andy Yi | USG Finance | finance@vmun.com
A senior at St. George’s School, Andy is thrilled to serve as Under-Secretary-General of Finance for VMUN 2027. His first conference was back in Grade 8, where he remembers the late-night resolution writing, the friendships he made, and the nerves of a first speech he will always remember. Andy hopes that VMUN can create similar experiences for this year’s delegates. He is certain that this iteration of VMUN will be the most engaging yet, and looks forward to meeting you all in committee. In his personal time, Andy can be found exploring restaurants, cooking recipes he scrolled past on reels, or playing with his dog. He looks forward to seeing you in January!
Karissa Lin | USG Delegate Affairs | delegates@vmun.com
In a #3c81a8-coloured ocean, there is only one fish destined for non-spectatorship in Karissa’s heart: diplomasea. Wading through her junior year at Crofton House School, Karissa is delighted to serve as one of the USG Delegate Affairs for VMUN 2027. Ever since stepping into her first conference, competitive mock-diplomacy has instilled Karissa with a passion for geopolitics that rivals even her love for aburi oshi. Though she could spend hours reminiscing on the unforgettable experiences and priceless friendships that have defined her four years of Model UN thus far, no words could properly articulate her gratitude for the only sport she did not spectate in her 16 years of life. She hopes that every delegate walks out of the VMUN Closing Ceremony with a bounce in their step and a similarly speechless feeling, despite likely having spoken the most a human can in 72 hours. When not writing emails with a generous dosage of exclamation marks, Karissa can be found neglecting her unfinished video essays, planning her next hair colour (#3c81a8?), and audaciously sending strategic lowballs on Depop. As the conference date draws closer, Karissa finds waking up a little easier every morning—anticipating another fruitful iteration of VMUN!
Justin Guo | USG Delegate Affairs | delegates@vmun.com
Stumbling into his penultimate year of high school, Justin is thrilled to serve as one of the two USGs of Delegate Affairs for the twenty-sixth iteration of Vancouver Model United Nations. Although he originally approached the activity with the skepticism of any naïve delegate, six years of diplomacy have taught him to love it, with each conference leaving him with an unforgettable experience. At conferences, when he isn’t banging gavels hard enough to break the sound barrier, Justin can be found cycling through all 2,011—and counting—tracks in his playlist, though admittedly, the taste may be questionable. Away from the Hyatt floors, he enjoys tinkering with coffee blends, racking up an unhealthy number of hours on War Thunder, and rewatching the same exact show for the fifth time. Despite VMUN still being more than four months away at the time of writing, Justin is confident it will give delegates an unforgettable experience and is pumped for the conference weekend ahead.
Willa Tsang | USG Design & Media | media@vmun.com
Willa’s MUN journey began in 2024, when she nervously stepped into her very first committee. While everyone was passionately debating, she… well, stayed pretty quiet. Instead, she found herself admiring the media team capturing the action, thus leading to her very own “BAZINGA!” moment: maybe she wasn’t meant to be in front of the camera, but she could definitely be behind it. Now entering her junior year at Southpointe Academy, she is exuberant to serve as the USG of Media for VMUN 2027! Since then, you might’ve seen Willa behind a camera at MUN conferences, “clipping” her friends, delegates, and staff. Somehow, she appreciates her MUN experiences and the friendships she made along the way almost as much as her beloved carbonara Buldak and her dog (Timmy)—which is A LOT. When Willa is not getting excited over VMUN or slaving away on InDesign for VMUN, she can be found in the bustling streets of Broadway, drawing in her art studio, rewatching her favourite anime for the tenth time, or out and about with her friends. Nonetheless, she hopes that every delegate walks away from VMUN with a growing passion for MUN, whether that passion lies in debating, diplomacy, photography, or anything in between.