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THE MICSUN XIII TEAM
secretary general
Yash Kansal (he/him) is a third year student at the University of Miami, majoring in Quantitative Economics and minoring in Finance, on the Pre-Law Track. Originally from Mumbai, India, he now lives in Southern California. This is his second year in MUN, and his previous experience includes running several committees, including 305MUN II’s “Sustainable Skies, Unstable Ground: IATA”, and MICSUN XII’s “Temple of Speed: F1 Monza, 2021”. He is also this year’s USG of Crisis Committees at 305MUNIII.
Off campus, Yash spent the past few months as a Summer Analyst working in Risk alongside the private banking sectors in the entertainment and corporate industries. In his free time, you can find Yash spending most of his time running around Miami, going out on solo dinner dates, exploring coffee shops and slumped up in bed watching every movie known to man. For anyone wondering, Shawshank Redemption is Yash’s favorite movie but he believes that you can never go wrong with a rom-com.
Yash is thrilled to be serving as the Secretary General for MICSUN XIII, and can't wait to see all of you here. For any questions regarding this year’s conference, feel free to reach out at yxk364@miami.edu.
yash kansal
director general
Rafael gonzalez-acostA
Rafael Gonzalez-Acosta (he/him) is a third-year student at the University of Miami originally from Orlando, FL. He is majoring in Biomedical Engineering with eventual aspirations for medical school. While he did not have experience with Model UN in high school, he has been an active and committed member of the UM team since his freshman year. Having now attended multiple conferences on the competitive circuit, Rafael has developed an unbridled love for this activity’s ability to foster dynamic and collaborative debate. He actually began his time in MUN at MICSUN XI as Co-Chair for The Mario Committee ft. Chris Pratt. He has since staffed multiple conferences, including serving as Co-Chair of The Marineford War: Whitebeard Pirates vs. Marine Headquarters at 305MUN II and Chair of Didn’t Pon-see That Coming: Albanian Civil Unrest, 1997 at this year’s 305MUN III. Last year, he took on his first role in secretariat as Under-Secretary General of Crisis Committees for MICSUN XII.
Outside of MUN, he is involved all across campus. Whether in neurotechnology research, student government, or start-up accelerators, he is always staying busy. He loves trying new foods, playing the piano, and dominating in any sport with a racket involved.
Rafael is unfathomably excited to be your Director General for MICSUN XIII. He looks forward to seeing the creative solutions you conjure and the diplomatic delegates you embody. If you
have any questions, concerns, or just a comment, do not hesitate to reach out to him at rag287@miami.edu
USG OF SPEC & Crisis
Yara Bhaloo (she/her) is a second-year student at the University of Miami, double-majoring in Advertising and Gender Studies. Originally from Toronto, Canada, she began her Model UN journey as President of her high school club and has since staffed collegiate conferences. She is delighted to serve as SG of Crisis Committees for this year’s 305MUN.
Beyond MUN, Yara is a member of the varsity rowing team, a spin instructor at the Miami Herbert Wellness Centre, an executive board member of PERIOD, and a Foote Fellowship Honours Society mentor. She also conducts independent research within the Department of Modern Literature.
In her free time, Yara is probably rewatching Sex and the City for the millionth time, trying out a new fitness class, or soaking up the Miami sun by the ocean. She swears teaching spin and binge-watching Carrie Bradshaw somehow balances each other out.
Yara looks forward to seeing delegates thrive in their crisis committees at 305MUN. Feel free to reach out at yxb414@miami.edu with any questions.
YARA BHALOO
EMMA BEST
USG OF GA
chief of staff
Elliot Rose (he/him) is a third-year student at the University of Miami, double-majoring in Public Health and Ecosystem Science/Policy, with a minor in Health Management and Policy. He is from Apopka, Florida, just north of Orlando. He has been a part of MUN for 4 years and outside of running and competing in several committees (Including the MICSUN XII RDR2 Crisis Committee) he has also served as the Secretary-General of 305MUN II and is currently the Head Delegate of the Miami Model United Nations Team.
Outside of MUN, Elliot spends his time interning for a health education podcast and working as a lifeguard for the University. In his free time Elliot enjoys exercising, playing guitar, and discovering new music.
Elliot is beyond excited to serve as the Chief of Staff for MICSUN XIII and he can’t wait to see you all here! If you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to ehr43@miami.edu.
Elliot rose
Julia Zhu (she/her) is a third-year at the University of Miami, double-majoring in Finance and Marketing, with minors in Japanese and Psychology. She is from Long Island, New York. She started MUN last year, and aside from frequently competing in the circuit, her previous experience includes running several committees, including 305MUN II’s “Washing Up: World Health Organization, 2024”, and MICSUN XII’s “Temple of Speed: The 2021 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix”.
Outside of MUN, Julia spends her time as the Marketing Director of the Miami Hurricanes’ Newspaper (on the business side) making ad-campaigns and training sales representatives. She is also the Event Director for the National Organization for Women (NOW) on campus! In her free time, Julia enjoys going to pilates with her friends, exploring local restaurants, and finding the best matcha in Miami. Her favorite matcha spot right now is Studio 24!
Julia is thrilled to be serving as the USG of Logistics for MICSUN XIII, and can't wait to see all of you here. Feel free to reach out to jxz1349@miami.edu with any questions or concerns.
julia zhu
usg of logistics
Noveen Bhattacharyya (he/him) is a second-year student from Miami, Florida, majoring in Ecosystem Science and Policy at the University of Miami. While serving as a member of the Secretariat, this will be his third semester on the Miami Model UN Team. Over the past academic year, Noveen co-chaired and worked extensively on a Crisis Committee during MICSUN XII. Additionally, he served as a director and co-chair of General Assembly committees at MDMUN, which is intended for high school students.
Outside of MUN, Noveen is involved in several organizations. He is the president and founder of a new student organization called SAVE, which focuses on educating students on violence prevention by addressing its root cases. He is also a member of the Cinematic Arts Commission under Hurricane Productions, UNICEF, and the Association of Commuter Students. In his free time, Noveen enjoys swimming, baking, and watching movies.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the committee, please feel free to contact Noveen at nbb60@miami.edu. He looks forward to meeting you during MICSUN!
Noveen Bhattacharyya
USG OF registration
Alfredo Briceno is a third-year from Miami, Florida. Alfredo is majoring in Finance with minors in Business Analytics and Entrepreneurship. He is already very familiar with MICSUN, having served as the Director-General for last year’s conference and competed as a delegate two years prior. Alfredo previously chaired the “Do You Think I Was Horn Yesterday? Kingdom of Ethiopia, 1529-1543” committee at 305MUN III, served as the crisis director for “The Marineford War: Whitebeard Pirates vs Marine Headquarters” at 305MUN II and chaired the “Jamaican Parliament: Chaos, Crime, and Corruption” Committee at MICSUN XI. He has also competed several times with the travel team!
Outside of MUN, Alfredo works as a financial advisor and peer ambassador at UM’s Money Management Program. He also represents commuter students as a senator and vice chair in the Student Government. He is a consulting research analyst for the TAMID Group and the treasurer of the Miami Undergraduate Consulting Club. Among his other responsibilities on campus, Alfredo is also a brand ambassador and True Inspiration Scholar for Chick-fil-A. Alfredo enjoys cooking, playing tennis with Luca La Monaca, listening to a wide variety of music genres, sim racing, cats, and watching lots of soccer and Formula 1 on the weekends (Hala Madrid and Forza Ferrari)!
Alfredo is excited to be returning to MICSUN as your Under-Secretary General of Outreach for MICSUN XIII. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to him at axb3015@miami.edu.
alfredo briceno
usg of outreach
Sophia Ives (she/her) is a second-year at the university of Miami, double majoring in international studies and economics with a minor in general music, on the pre-law track. She is from Orlando, Florida. She has been a part of MUN for three years and has experience in co-chairing committees at MDMUN and MICSUN.
Outside of MUN, Sophia spends her time as a student ambassador at Miami Herbert’s Unanue Graduate Career Advancement Center, participating in University of Miami’s Debate Team, and working out. In her free time, Sophia enjoys reading and cooking.
Sophia is thrilled to be serving as USG of Finance for MICSUN XIII, and can’t wait to see all of you there! Feel free to reach out at sni17@miami.edu if you have any questions or concerns.