Meet the Secretariat

SECRETARY-GENERAL

Ryan (‘28) is ENTHRALLED to make sure that this year’s BUSUN XXX is one to remember as the Secretary-General. Previously, he served as the Director of Operations, Technology, and Media during BUSUN XXIX, as well as a chair during BUSUN XXVIII, while competing on behalf of Brown’s Model UN Travel Team in General Assemblies across the collegiate circuit! When he’s not keeping track of everything (everywhere, all at once), he’s studying Applied Mathematics & Computer Science, playing some pickup soccer, or making video games on Roblox.

DIRECTOR-GENERAL

Diane (‘27) is DREAMING about BUSUN XXX, where she will serve as Director-General and handle all logistical planning for the conference. This is Diane’s second time serving BUSUN as Director-General (first BUSUN XXIX, now BUSUN XXX)! Previously, Diane served as Director of Delegate Affairs, where she had the pleasure of corresponding with all advisors and delegates as they prepared for a spectacular rendition of BUSUN. Besides her obvious love for logistics and Excel sheets, Diane also loves matcha, crafting, and watching cooking shows. You’ll probably find her with some caffeine in hand and AirPods in the Blue Room.

CHIEF OF STAFF

Nikita (‘28) is DELIGHTED to serve as Chief of Staff for BUSUN XXX, where she aids the BUSUN Executives and oversees staffing. She has been involved in Model UN for many years, previously served as Under Secretary-General of Crisis Committees for BUSUN XXIX, chaired at BUSUN, and attends conferences as a member of Brown’s travel team. Outside of committee, Nikita enjoys playing music, solving puzzles, and spending more time than expected switching between potential majors. She is also an avid coffee drinker and is rarely seen without a cup in hand.

SENIOR ADVISOR

Tucker (‘27) is EXHILARATED to be a senior advisor to the BUSUN XXX executives. Prior to this role, Tucker served as the Chief of Staff for BUSUN XXIX, Under Secretary-General of Crisis Committees for BUSUN XXVIII, and Head Delegate of Brown’s intercollegiate Travel Team. He currently serves as President of Brown Model United Nations. Outside of his love of Model UN, Tucker is an International and Public Affairs major and a member of the club sailing team. You can find him mourning his lack of access to the Ratty or mooching off of the Watson School’s free lunches.

SENIOR ADVISOR

Lucas (‘27) is THRILLED to be a senior advisor for BUSUN XXX. He is from Southern California and studies Artificial Intelligence and Modern Culture & Media. Previously, Lucas has served as a Chair (2023), Director-General (2024), and Secretary-General (2025) of BUSUN. This year, he is excited to go back to his roots and direct the General Assembly committee as its Chair. Outside of MUN, Lucas is involved in youth digital safety research for chatbots within the Department of Computer Science. He also is conducting digital equity and broadband policy analysis for the Rhode Island State Government.

DIRECTOR OF DELEGATE AFFAIRS

Akhil (’29) is HYPED to serve as the Director of Delegate Affairs for BUSUN XXX, and hopes you’ve enjoyed the countless emails he’s sent you all to make sure your conference experience is as smooth as can be. Akhil has been doing Model UN since 8th grade, previously chaired the Post-War Iran JCC at BUSUN XXIX, and also competes with Brown’s Travel Team. He studies Mathematics and Behavioral Decision Sciences, serves on Brown’s Undergraduate Council of Students, and loves mixed martial arts. You can usually find Akhil doing crossword puzzles in the Ivy Room or playing card games with his friends.

UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF GENERAL ASSEMBLIES

Satvik (‘28) is STOKED to serve as the Under-Secretary-General for General Assemblies for BUSUN XXX. He has been involved in Model UN since the beginning of middle school, and he previously chaired the GA Double Delegate Committee at BUSUN XXIX and UNDP at BUSUN XVIII! He spends most of his time sleeping, but in the few hours that he’s awake, he studies Neuroscience and Science, Technology, and Society, is a member of the club quadball team, and enjoys witnessing the gorgeous sunsets from College Hill.

UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF ECOSOC

Pavani (‘28) is STUNNED to be your Under Secretary-General of ECOSOCs at BUSUN XXX, where she oversees the planning and operations of all five committees in BUSUN’s best organ. Pavani previously chaired at BUSUN XXVII, also served as the Under-Secretary-General of ECOSOC at BUSUN XXIX, and currently competes on Brown’s travel team as Brown Model UN’s Vice President. When she’s not scheming in committee, Pavani studies International Affairs and Public Health, and she also writes for Brown’s newspaper. You will likely find her drinking an obscurely flavored latte from one of Providence’s many coffee shops.

UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF SPECIALIZED

Sam (‘29) is super SPIRITED for the thirtieth iteration of BUSUN, where he supervises the development of Specialized Committees as their Under-Secretary-General. He has been involved in Model UN since his freshman year of high school, and previously chaired the UNSC at BUSUN XXIX (shout out to any returning dels!). When he’s not sending long emails to staffers, Sam studies Applied-Math Economics and International and Public Affairs, paints with friends around campus, or talks Rhode Island politics with locals.

UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF CRISIS

Matthew (‘27) is MANIC ensuring all of our delegates have a fantastic time this year at BUSUN XXX as the Under Secretary-General of Crisis Committees. In the past Matthew has been the director of logistics and events for BUSUN XXIX, chaired for BUSUN XXIII, and traveled to conferences around the country. When he’s not doing damage control for a crisis, you can find him wearing surgical scrubs and an obscene amount of caffeine. Outside of MUN, Matthew is a biochemistry and international and public affairs major who loves to cook! His favorite dishes include mapo tofu, pasta, and curry. 

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA

Ari (‘28) is EXUBERANT to serve as the Director of Technology and Media for BUSUN XXX, taking charge of the website and media for the conference weekend. In the past, he served as Under Secretary-General for our novice committees at BUSUN XXIX, ensuring a fun and smoothly-run experience for middle school delegates. He has also served as a chair for BUSUN XXVIII and traveled to multiple collegiate conferences as a member of the travel team. Outside of MUN, he concentrates in Applied Mathematics and Linguistics. When he’s not scratching away at problem sets or practicing languages, you can find him café hopping and taking photos of literally anything and everything. 

DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS

Isabella (‘29) is ECSTATIC to serve as Director of Logistics for BUSUN XXX, where she’ll be working behind the scenes to make sure every part of the conference runs smoothly (and you have a comfortable place to sleep at night)! She has been involved in Model UN since her freshman year of high school, previously chaired SOCHUM at BUSUN XXIX, and competes on the intercollegiate circuit as a member of Brown’s Model UN Travel Team. Isabella studies Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Business Economics. When she’s not buried in spreadsheets or debating contracts, you can find her hunting down the best matcha in Providence, performing on Brown’s tap dance troupe, enthusiastically watching game shows, or blasting pop music with her friends.

DIRECTOR OF EVENTS

Ramya (‘29) is PSYCHED to serve as the Director of Events for BUSUN XXX! She has been involved in Model UN since middle school and co-chaired the UNSC committee for BUSUN last year. She’s hard at work planning the delegate dance and other amazing events. At Brown, she studies Applied Math and Economics, serves as a tour guide, and is involved with several policy organizations. When she’s not doing math at the Rock, you can usually find Ramya adding to her CD collection, thrifting, or eating cookies (with friends).

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Jack (‘29) is ELATED to serve as Director of Operations for BUSUN XXX. He’s fairly new to Model UN, competing for the first time ever last year with Brown MUN’s travel team and staffing his first conference, BUSUN XXIX. He’s currently studying Political Science and History here at Brown. Outside of class, Jack also serves on Brown’s Undergraduate Council of Students and is deeply involved in the Brown Political Union. He can easily be found crashing out over coursework or binge watching TV with his friends.