The Executive Committee
Secretary-General
Mr. Wilson Mach (he/him)
Wilson is a fourth-year in the College studying Computer Science. He was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, before moving to New York City. Prior to his role as Secretary-General, he served as USG of Continuous Crisis at MUNUC 38 and Crisis Director for WINDIES at MUNUC 37. Outside of MUNUC, he participates in CHOMUN, UChicago’s collegiate MUN conference, where he was recently a Crisis Director for Night at the Museum of Modern Art, and competes as a delegate with UChicago’s travel MUN team. In his free time, he enjoys visiting different ramen shops, playing board games with friends, and hoarding books.
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Nasario Miranda (he/him)
Nasario (Nas) Miranda is a fourth-year student who is double-majoring in environmental science and economics. Though his family is from Puerto Rico, he grew up in Oklahoma, so he actually has a good reason to be an OKC Thunder fan. Prior to his role as Chief Operating Officer, he served as the USG of the General Assembly in MUNUC 38, and was a chair for the LEGAL committee of MUNUC 37. He’s also participated in ChoMUN both as a frontroom chair and backroom assistant chair in various committees. Beyond the MUN world, he’s previously been the publicity chair of the Gamma Sigma chapter of the Alpha Phi Omega community service organization, and he’s currently assisting a lab on bivalve research. In his free time, he loves working out, digital painting, longboarding, cooking Puerto Rican food, and waiting for the next Steel Ball Run episode to air.
Chief Strategy Officer
Ms. Rain Hu (she/her)
Rain Hu is a fourth-year student at UChicago studying Public Policy and Data Science from LA, California. Previously, she served as the CRO for MUNUC 38 and an admin staffer for MUNUC 37. Outside of MUNUC, Rain researches on chronic absenteeism with the UChicago Consortium on School Research. She also works part-time as a curriculum developer at an educational nonprofit organization. In her free time, Rain enjoys exploring Chicago restaurants, reading, playing jigsaw puzzles, and going on road trips.
Member-at-Large
Ms. Erica Olea (she/her)
Erica is a fourth-year pre-med majoring in Biology and Public Policy from Santa Barbara, California. In the MUNiverse, she has crisis directed and chaired for ChoMUN (our collegiate conference), has chaired for MUNUC, and competes on the collegiate circuit. Outside of MUN, Erica is very active in a wide variety of things. She volunteers around Hyde Park regularly, does research at UChicago Medicine, and works as a tour guide (ask her anything about UChicago, she loves to yap about it!). If she’s not in her lab or in the library, you can find her cooking (she’s a foodie) or at the gym (possibly rock climbing!).
Chief Administrative Officer
Ms. Marie Friend (she/her)
Marie is a third-year Neuroscience major from Dallas, TX, and is thrilled to serve as Chief Administrative Officer. Previously, she served as an Admin Staffer for both MUNUC 37 and 38. In addition to MUNUC, she is involved in conducting age-focused clinical research at UChicago Medicine, mentoring Chicagoland high-school students for Chicago Hopes for Kids, and serving crisis committees for ChoMUN, most recently Guns Out, Suns Out: Galveston. Marie is also a keen baker for family and friends, occasional outdoor adventurer, and passionate pilates princess.
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Charlotte Zhou (she/her)
Charlotte is a third-year Economics and Math major from NYC. Prior to serving as Chief Financial Officer, she was a chair for CSW at MUNUC 38 and an assistant chair for ESCAP at MUNUC 37. Beyond Model UN, she is building a racecar with UChicago Formula Racing. In her free time, she loves running, traveling, and trying a wide variety of different hummus flavors.
Chief Registration Officer
Ms. Penda Diop (she/her)
Penda is a third-year Molecular Engineering major from St. Louis, Missouri. Before serving as Chief Registration Officer, she was a Deputy Director for MUNUC 38 and an Admin Staffer for MUNUC 37. Outside of Model UN, she is an undergraduate researcher at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and is on the board of the UChicago Muslim Students Organization. Outside of school, Penda enjoys cooking and baking, exploring new cafes and Chicago eats, and pottery.
Chief Marketing Officer
Ms. Sarah Fentaw (she/her)
Sarah is a third-year Neuroscience major from Woodbury, Minnesota. Before serving as Chief Marketing Officer, she served as an Admin Staffer for MUNUC 37 and 38. Outside of Model UN, she is a research assistant in the Gomez Lab studying SCA6, a rare brain disease, conducts public health research at UChicago’s Center for Health and the Social Sciences, and serves on the board of the East African Student Association. In her free time, she loves going to concerts, exploring Chicago’s food scene, and rewatching her favorite movies.
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Pietro Stabile (he/him)
Pietro is a fourth-year Computer Science and Economics major from Chicago’s northwest suburbs, and he is very excited to serve as Chief Technology Officer. He previously served as USG for Regional Bodies last year, chaired NATO for MUNUC 37, and was an Assistant Chair for FCC at MUNUC 36. In addition to MUNUC, he is involved in running committees for ChoMUN (most recently, the Crisis Ad Hoc), serving as a teaching assistant for UChicago computer science courses, and working a part-time software engineering internship. Pietro is also an avid film and digital photographer, amateur campus explorer, (impressively) amateur Italian chef, and pre-professional matcha enjoyer.
Chief of Staff
Mr. Alex Fuentes (he/him)
Alex Fuentes is a fourth-year student studying Political Science and Economics. He is from Silver Spring, Maryland, in the DC Suburbs. Prior to becoming the Chief of Staff for MUNUC, Alex had served as an Assistant Chair for BOTSWANA and as an Experienced Assistant Chair for ECOFIN. In ChoMUN he has served as an AC for Bougainville, Castro’s Cabinet, and Night at the Museum. Outside of MUNUC, Alex spends a lot of time in Politics, interning for a variety of Congressional and Senate Representatives, heads of the Immigration Caucus for UChicago Democrats, is an Editor for UChicago’s premier Music Magazine, the Firebirds, runs, watches anime, and plays video games.
Under-Secretary-General for the General Assembly
Ms. Ava Lucarelli (she/her)
Ava is a third-year Art History and Law, Letters, and Society major from Long Island, New York. Before becoming the USG of GAs, Ava served as an assistant chair for the War of the Roses committee at MUNUC 37 and a chair of the Hollywood committee this year at MUNUC 38. In addition to MUNUC, she is a member of ChoMUN (UChicago’s collegiate MUN conference) and has most recently chaired the Sengoku Jidai committee. She also competes as a part of UChicago’s travel MUN team. Outside of MUN, Ava loves reading, being overly competitive at board games, traveling to new places, and eating pizza (but not deep dish!).
Under-Secretary-General for the Economic and Social Council
Ms. Claire Easterling (she/her)
Claire is a third-year at the University studying Economics and Law, Letters, and Society. She is from Atlanta, Georgia and definitely misses the warmer weather! She is incredibly excited to be the USG of ECOSOCs, as she saw how much passion and love go into the role when she was an assistant chair for ESCAP and a chair for CSW. When she’s not doing MUNUC related activities, she loves going to the gym, making yogurt bowls, hanging out with friends, and trying different coffee shops.
Under-Secretary-General for Regional Bodies
Ms. Diana Gothong (she/her)
Diana is a third-year studying Economics and Public Policy. Originally from the islands of the Philippines, she later spent time in London before making her way to Chicago. At MUNUC, before becoming the USG of Regional Bodies, Diana served as an Assistant Chair for the European Union at MUNUC 37 and most recently as a Chair for Catalunya 1705 at MUNUC 38. Outside of MUNUC, she’s actively involved in ChoMUN, UChicago’s collegiate MUN conference, where she most recently chaired a crisis committee on the Castilian War of Succession. When she’s not in an investment club meeting, you’ll likely find her on the golf course or the skating rink. She also enjoys reading, attempting overly ambitious recipes she cannot finish, and playing four-hour long board games with friends who swear it’s the last time—until it isn’t.
Under-Secretary-General for Specialized Agencies
Mr. Jose Alvarez (he/him)
Jose Alvarez is a third-year majoring in Human Rights and Law, Letters, and Society from McAllen, TX. Prior to serving as USG of Specialized Agencies, he chaired NATO for MUNUC 38 and ran a crisis committee at ChoMUN XXIX. Jose was also an AC for NATO at MUNUC 37 and a crisis committee at ChoMUN XXVIII. Outside of MUN, he is a Career Development Intern at the Institute of Politics, is the Lead Caseworker in the Conduct Division of the Student Advocate’s Office, is a Classroom Assistant through the Neighborhood Schools Program, and serves on a committee for the Undergraduate Student Government. In his free time, he loves to try new restaurants, fly planes, cook new recipes, watch lots of movies, and play pickleball.
Under-Secretary-General for Hybrid Committees
Ms. Nik Ochoa (she/her)
Nicole (Nik) Ochoa is a third-year student who is triple-majoring in public policy, economics, and psychology from Ontario, California (40 miles out of L.A.). Prior to serving as USG of Hybrids, she chaired the hybrid committee Hollywood for MUNUC 38 and an AC for the crisis committee Sengoku Jidai at ChoMUN XXIX. Nik was also an AC for the crisis committee Coney Island at MUNUC 37. When she is not participating in MUN, she can be found as Editor in Chief for the Chicago Shady Dealer, working on a research project as a STAMPS Scholar, and spending time at the Institute of Politics. In her free time you can find her exploring the museums of Chicago, playing with the local dogs of her dorm, or watching new TV Shows.
Under-Secretary-General for Continuous Crisis Committees
Mr. Felipe Ruiz (he/him)
Felipe is a 3rd year at UChicago studying Law, Letters, and Society. He originally hails from a little town called New York City. Before becoming the USG of Crisis, Felipe served as the Crisis Director for the UNSC (Kuwait 1990) at MUNUC 38 and as an AC for The War of the Roses at MUNUC 37. Outside of MUNUC, he participates in CHOMUN, UChicago’s collegiate MUN conference, where he was recently a Chair for The Sack of Rome: 410. He also competes for UChicago’s travel MUN team. In his free time you can find him exploring the city of Chicago whether through his passion of running or discovering new restaurants, playing sports with friends, or curling up with a nice book or movie to enjoy.