Claire Hodges
Secretary-General

Claire Hodges is a third year at the University of Florida pursuing a double-major in Sustainability Studies and International Studies, with a minor in Mathematics. She has been involved with Model United Nations since sixth grade, giving her almost ten years of experience researching, writing, and representing. Claire attended GatorMUN as a high school delegate and is thrilled to be this year’s Secretary-General, because nothing makes her more excited than creating idealistic solutions for realistic problems. When not in a suit, Claire can usually be found in a tree, on a trail, or exploring somewhere new. She is so excited for this conference, and hopes that the delegates will be inspired to go out and save the world.

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Chandler Whitenton
​Undersecretary General of Logistics

Chandler is a second year student at the University of Florida studying Public Health. She has competed in Model UN for 6 years, including both her time at UF and at her high school in Brazil. Aside from GatorMUN, she has also spent time in college travelling to and staffing in multiple MUN conferences. Outside of MUN, you can find Chandler studying in the library, volunteering with kids, or petting a dog somewhere. She can’t wait for the conference to start to witness all the fun and creative things that everyone comes up with in committee!

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Megan Birnholz
​Undersecretary General of Finance

Megan is a third year Political Science major at the University of Florida. She is also pursuing a minor in Business Administration and certificates in Political Campaigning and Public Affairs. This is her third year in Model UN, and she has staffed GatorMUN and FLCS for the past two years. In her free time you can find her at Chick-Fil-A or visiting aquariums to find their octopuses. Her finance background comes from her time as a senator in UF's Student Government, during which she served on the Allocations committee. She's excited to see you in January! ​

Aanchel Shah
Chief of Staff

Aanchel Shah is a Fourth Year Political Science Major, with Minors in Women’s Studies and Sociology. Aanchel accidentally got involved with MUN during her freshman year of college and hasn’t looked back since. Since transferring to UF her junior year, she has served as the chair for the Emergency Pakistani Cabinet of GatorMUN XV and competed and staffed various other conferences on the college circuit. That being said, within five minutes of meeting her, she will likely tell you that she is Pakistani and how that’s NOT the same thing as India or the Middle East. When she’s not explaining this global misunderstanding, she’s probably spending time with one of her six siblings, napping, or trying to find the perfect people to staff all of your super exciting committees so GatorMUN XVI can (and will) be the best MUN conference yet!

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Hannah Mc Tiernan
Undersecretary General of Public Relations

Hannah is a second year at the University of Florida pursuing degrees in both History and Art History, with a minor in French. She has been with the club since her Freshman year and has competed in Boston, as well as staffing both GatorMUN and FLCS this past year. Her passion for Public Relations comes from her love of art and creativity, and she is so excited to bring all of her new ideas to GatorMUN XVI. In her free time, you can find her perusing art museums, watching Seinfeld, and trying to contact Ernest Hemingway’s ghost in Key West.

Claudia Tio
Undersecretary General of Assembly Committees

Claudia is a junior at the University of Florida. She is working towards majoring in Political Science with minors in Portuguese and History and a certificate in International Relations. Claudia first participated in Model United Nations in her first year of college, and she has been in love with the activity ever since. She is beyond elated to serve as the USG for General Assembly Committees and can’t wait to see what innovative solutions the delegates create.

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Ben Honiker
Undersecretary General of Specialized Committees

Benjamin is a third year student at the University of Florida studying Political Science and International Studies with a regional specialization in Europe. He has been involved in Model UN since his sophomore year of high school, and competed at GatorMUN as a delegate twice. Benjamin also directed the Human Rights Council at last year's iteration of GatorMUN. When not occupied with Model UN, he can be found reading old science fiction and obsessing over Gator football. He is supremely excited to be part of the Secretariat for GatorMUN XVI, and is looking forward to seeing all of you in 2019!

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Maya Kelly
Undersecretary General of Crisis Committees

Maya is a third-year student at the University of Florida. She has a double major in agricultural education and communication with a specialization in communication and leadership development, and animal science on the pre-veterinary track. Maya has been involved in MUN since her junior year of high school and has loved every second of it. Last year, she directed the Joint Mission Phoenix crisis committee, and she cannot wait to serve this year as your USG of Crisis Committees for the best GatorMUN yet! Outside of MUN, you can find Maya watching movies, eating Krispy Kreme donuts, volunteering at an animal hospital, or sleeping absolutely anywhere and everywhere. She can’t wait to see everyone in January and witness all of the crazy things that are bound to happen in our wonderful crisis committees!

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Robert Beatty
Undersecretary General of Advisor Relations

​Robert is a second year student at the University of Florida. He is pursuing a degree in International Studies with a focus on the Middle East, and a minor in Arabic Language. Robert began competing in Model United Nations during his freshman year of high school, and earned his first award at GatorMUN XII. Since then, Robert has competed in over 15 competitions on both the high school and collegiate circuits. When he’s not participating in MUN, Robert enjoys backpacking, playing piano, and watching soccer. He is extremely excited for GatorMUN XVI and believes it has the potential to be the best GatorMUN yet.

Cole Hersom
​Undersecretary General of Delegate Operations

Cole is a sophomore student at the University of Florida. He’s majoring in Animal Science with a specialization in Animal Biology. Last year Cole staffed both GatorMUN and FLCS, as well as competing in Tallahassee, Washington DC, and Atlanta. Outside of MUN you can probably find Cole participating in the UF Wildlife Society or at a UF sporting event. Cole’s excited to see what the delegates can accomplish this year, and will work his hardest to ensure an amazing delegate experience.

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