Secretary-General
Ida Marchese
Ida is a public health graduate student and global youth leader with experience across multilateral education, youth engagement, communications, and health equity. She has supported WFUNA’s Global Model UN and Global Model WHO programming in several senior leadership capacities, including as Secretary-General for WIMUN Singapore 2025, Director-General for Global Model WHO 2025, Director of Communications for Global Model WHO 2024 at the World Health Organization Headquarters in Geneva, and Public Information Officer for WIMUN New York 2025 and 2026.
Her work is grounded in a deep commitment to making global affairs more accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for young people. Across her academic and professional experiences, Ida has contributed to initiatives focused on public health, gender equity, youth leadership, knowledge mobilization, and community-based advocacy. She is especially passionate about creating spaces where young leaders can build confidence, strengthen their diplomatic skills, and see themselves as active contributors to the future of multilateralism.
As Secretary-General, Ida is honoured to welcome delegates to New York City and to help shape a conference experience rooted in learning, collaboration, and humanity.
Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly Affairs and Conference Management
Andreas Papadopoulos
Andreas recently graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nicosia. He has a strong background in events management and leadership. For more than two years, he served as Events Officer at the University’s Events Office. In 2024, he founded the first-ever University of Nicosia Model United Nations (UNIC MUN), a conference that was met with great success, attracting over 150 participants from nearly 20 countries. Beyond UNIC MUN, Andreas has participated in numerous conferences across Cyprus, Greece, and other European countries, both as a speaker and organizer. He has represented the University of Nicosia and the Republic of Cyprus at several international summits in Brussels, Strasbourg, and other locations. Andreas has extensive experience working with international teams, as he was involved in projects taking place in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Czech Republic and more. For his re-appearance in New York, Andreas is dedicated to helping create an inspiring and memorable conference for all participants.
Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications
Ana Paulina Acosta Aguilar
Ana Paulina Acosta is a graphic designer based in Mexico, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, a minor in Animation, and a Master’s degree in Cultural Management. She currently works as a Graphic Designer at a marketing agency, where she develops visual communication strategies through branding, editorial design, photography, and digital content creation.
Her passion for visual storytelling has led her to explore how design can make information more engaging, accessible, and impactful. Through both her professional work and creative projects, she has developed a strong interest in the intersection of design, education, and community engagement, particularly in using visual communication to foster inclusion and meaningful connections.
She looks forward to contributing her creative perspective and communication expertise to initiatives that strengthen global communication and collaboration.
Under-Secretary-General for Policy
Bianca Silveira Ferreira
Bianca Silveira Ferreira is a Brazilian international student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies and Political Science, with a concentration in Global Economics and a minor in French at Temple University, in Philadelphia. She will serve as Under-Secretary-General for Policy for Global Model UN NY 2027, building on her experience as a delegate, vice-chair, chair, and Assistant-Secretary-General for Policy in past Global Model conferences. She also works with Global Model conferences in her internship as a Model UN Program Assistant for WFUNA. Beyond Model UNs, Bianca is actively involved in her university, where she works as an Ambassador to the College of Liberal Arts. She also has a background in education, and has taught English as a Second Language, both in Brazil and in the United States, for five years. Bianca aspires to build an international career at the intersection of poverty reduction and Latin American studies. She looks forward to combining her extensive experience in Model UN and education to the work of the Policy team and to the simulations it organizes.
Assistant-Secretary-General for Central Planning and Coordination
Adam Jan Turner
Adam Jan Turner from the Czech Republic recently graduated with an MSc in Political Science: European and International Governance from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), building on a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations. During his studies, he gained experience through internships with the Office of the Government of the Czech Republic, IOM Czechia, and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Berlin. He also volunteers with the Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM), contributing to projects on migration and human rights in Europe. Adam joined the Global Model UN Secretariat as a Conference Management Officer for the 2026 New York conference and returned in the same role for Global Model UN Singapore 2026. These experiences gave him the opportunity to work closely with the Secretariat and contribute to the planning and delivery of two international conferences. He is excited to return to New York as the Assistant Secretary-General for Central Planning. He looks forward to supporting the Secretariat throughout the preparation of the conference and helping create a memorable experience for participants from around the world.
Assistant-Secretary-General for Meetings and Publishing
Siddhant Agarwal
Siddhant Agarwal is a third-year student at the National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata, pursuing an integrated degree in Law and Arts. Since 2018, he has been actively involved in Model United Nations conferences across South Asia, marking nearly a decade of engagement with global diplomacy and student leadership. He was recognised by various United Nations forums for his grassroots-level aid efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the years, his interests have evolved to encompass International Relations, with a particular focus on International Law and its role in promoting global security. He has shown a demonstrably keen interest in Moot Courts. He was part of the team that ranked 9th in the general rounds at the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Hong Kong in 2025 and was awarded the Best Overall Memorial at the Oxford Monroe E. Price Media Law Moot South Asia Rounds. Passionate about team-driven initiatives and institutional development, he looks forward to being back at New York again to be a part of a wonderful conference.
Assistant-Secretary-General for Global Communications
Aurélien Driesen
Aurélien is a creative professional and videographer born in Belgium. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Advertising, Commercial Communication, and Marketing.
Alongside his studies, Aurélien works as an independent filmmaker. He regularly collaborates on various commercial campaigns, where he enjoys the process of combining technical video skills with strategic communication to help develop impactful visual identities.
His journey with Global Model UN started at the 2026 New York conference, where he served as a Public Information Officer. Building on that first-hand experience behind the camera, Aurélien is grateful to return for the 2027 edition as the Assistant Secretary-General for Global Communications.
He looks forward to using his creative background to support his team and highlight the visual storytelling of the upcoming conference.
Assistant-Secretary-General for Policy
Lilika Jane Yamada
Lilika is a Bachelor of Laws and International Relations student at Bond University, Australia, currently undertaking an 11-month language, study, and internship program in South Korea through the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan Scholarship.
Passionate about international affairs and multilateral cooperation, she has led university delegations to MUN conferences in the United States and Japan, participated in youth forums in South Korea, and served as Secretary-General of Bond University’s 10th Anniversary High School MUN. Through roles with the Queensland Law Reform Commission, My Community Legal Centre, and Bond University’s Internet Law Clinic, she has developed a strong interest in public policy.
Alongside her role as ASG for Policy for Global MUN New York 2027, Lilika is currently training as a Chair for Global MUN Singapore 2026. She is passionate about supporting youth engagement in multilateral dialogue and looks forward to helping delegates collaborate effectively to reach consensus.
Assistant-Secretary-General for Policy
Max Rothe van Deventer
Max is pursuing a Master’s of Public Administration with Honours at Leiden University (Netherlands). His research interests lie at the intersection of international relations, digital technology, and policy. Max has been fascinated by diplomacy from a young age and has gained hands-on experience in an Embassy setting. His involvement with MUN began in 2018, and has since participated in and organized several local and international-level conferences across the US, Europe, and Asia. He also leads the Global Affairs and Poltiics Team at the 18th Harvard German American Conference.
Assistant-Secretary-General for Policy
Ty-Thomas Flores
Ty is an undergraduate student at Towson University majoring in political science with a focus in international relations. In his studies he focuses on how states interact with each other and how they interact with international organizations like the United Nations. He had previously interned within his state government, working directly with leaders, helping them make key policy achievements. Ty is also dedicated to giving back to his community, particularly helping young Model U.N. students prepare and study for upcoming conferences. Ty is excited to be part of the Policy team again with Global Model UN and can’t wait to meet everyone and have a great conference!
Assistant-Secretary-General for Policy
Karla Daniela Lara Chavez
Karla is a recent graduate in International Relations, having earned her Bachelor’s degree as Valedictorian of her class. Having grown up between Mexico and the United States, she developed an early appreciation for diverse perspectives and international dialogue. With over a decade of involvement in Model United Nations, she has participated in conferences across Mexico and internationally. Passionate about education and diplomacy, she has worked with educational institutions and international Model United Nations programs to prepare students and delegations through academic training and mentorship. These experiences have strengthened her belief in the power of education to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and international understanding. She looks forward to contributing her experience in international relations and education to support a memorable conference experience for all.
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