SAMUN 2024 Staff

Secretariat

Alice(Buhe) Zhou

Director-General
Greetings, every delegate! My name is Alice Zhou, and it is my great honour to serve as the Director General of the SAMUN conference. Having participated in several Model UN conferences, I am eager to lead this brand-new multilingual conference. After months of dedicated preparation, my team and I are committed to ensuring that this event fosters inclusivity and embraces diverse cultures. We aim to provide a dynamic platform for exchanging insightful perspectives on global issues. We warmly welcome you to SAMUN and look forward to your participation, the coming era will be yours!
Jiaxin Jin

Secretary-General
Dear delegates, I am delighted to introduce myself as the Secretary-General for the first SuOn Academy Model United Nations (SAMUN) Conference, which is also Canada's first multilingual MUN event, with committees in English, French, and Chinese. Our goal is to create an inclusive and dynamic space where students can grow into confident, impactful leaders. With months of dedication and hard work from our team, SAMUN aims to provide a high-quality experience that fosters learning, collaboration, and inspiration. We’re excited to see delegates from all backgrounds come together to debate critical global issues and shape the future. Welcome to SAMUN 2024 — where your journey toward leadership begins.
Lily (ZiNing) Wang

USG, Francophone Affairs
Greetings, everyone! It is an honor for me to present myself as a member of the SAMUN secretariat. I am dedicated to making SAMUN a dynamic forum where young leaders can emerge, to inspire, and to make positive impacts. With the sole purpose of creating a conference that offers students opportunities to learn and to build unforgettable experiences, me and my team have poured passion and dedication into our work. I warmly welcome everyone here today!

Directors

Sophia Zhang

Director, UNSC
Hi Everyone! My name is Sophia Zhang and I am a grade 8 student at Collège Saint-Louis, a Middle School / High School in Montreal. I like music, especially violin, history, and of course, Model United Nations.
I joined MUN about a year ago, in November of 2023 back when I was in 7th grade. It was like a whole new door opened for me. Since then, I attended various conferences, originally to get to know the world better, until I discovered my great love for crisis committees and chaos, of course. MUN has allowed me to do a bunch of things, anywhere from improving my public speaking and debating skills to sparking up new friendships, and I wish you all the same for this conference. If you have any questions regarding the committee or conference information, please don’t hesitate to email me at Sophiazhangagms0930@gmail.com. I really look forward to meeting you all this year! :)
Alexandre Zhao

Director, Three Body Problem
Have you ever seen an 88-page position paper? Well, I have, because I wrote it. After all, a workaholic is better than an alcoholic. Judo, BJJ, wrestling- I love grappling and combat sports. There's just nothing like getting thrown throwing others. Although the limits of the human body are a feat to marvel at, it nonetheless pales in comparison to the power of an orbital railgun or a tungsten rod travelling at Mach 3. That is what I wish to address in the Three-Body Problem Committee: How do we outsmart a civilization hundreds of years ahead of our own? SHHH Don't tell anyone yet though, because the sophons are always watching… See you at the committee! (Or online at aiexzhaoal@gmail.com if you have any further inquiries)
Lily (ZiNing) Wang

Director, Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Greetings! My name is Lily. I am beyond excited to be your Directors of bilingual SA for SAMUN 2024! In my free time, you can find me on early morning runs, working through many art pieces, or training in the gym. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions to wangzining502@gmail.com. I can't wait to see everyone at the conference in October!
Isabelle Wu

Director, UNEP
Hello everyone! My name is Isabelle Wu and I am truly honored to be the UNEP director at SAMUN! I have been in model UN since I was 13 and have a lot of experience in the Quebec and Ontario's circuit. I am really exited to be a director in Toronto and if you have any questions about my committee please email me at: isabelle.wu605@gmail.com

Chairs, Co-Chairs, and Support Staff

Yangyi Zhang

Crisis Analyst
My name is Yangyi, and I want to give a warm welcome to everyone for participating in this year's SAMUN. Coming from Montreal and currently in Grade 9, I look forward to meeting everyone in Toronto. Montreal, where French is of greater value than English, has certainly added much uniqueness to my journey.

This meeting will be an opportunity for discovery and friendship. I look forward to meeting all the delegates who share a passion for Model UN. My objective is to help everyone understand that Model UN is not only the rewards, but also the strong friendships among participants.
Jenny Li

Co-Chair, Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Hi, I am Jenny. I’m 12 years old and I am a sec 1 student in Montreal. I am so happy to be your co-chair of the ministry of Francophone Affairs. I hope all the delegates could have good speeches and I am so excited to see you all. I hope you good luck and enjoy your conference!
Yuqi Sun

Chair, Ministry of Francophone Affairs
Hello every one my name is Yuqi, I'm 15 years old. I'm going to be the chair of the conference Ministry of Francophone Affair. As the name indicate, the conference in going to run in FRENCH. In this committee, we are going to talk about the French teaching in Quebec and other province. Finally, I'm very excited to see the delegates and wish we could have a happy moment!
Claire Wen

Chair, UNSC
l am the chair of SAMUN's United Nations Security Council. I am willing to contribute to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations between countries, solving international problems, and promoting respect for human rights.I have unique insights into the world's political landscape and geopolitics. As a chair, I very much hope to see international peace and security and also hope to see the development of diversity and integration in the world.
Joe Qiao

Co-Chair, UNSC
Hello everyone, my name is Joe Qiao. I'm very honored to be the co-chair of the security council, hosted by Suon Academy. I'm responsible, as the co-chair of the security council, to create an atmosphere to encourage every student in this council to be fearless, with courage, and be respectful to every delegate. Thank you for coming despite your busy schedule.
Lion Li

Chair, UNEP
Hi, my name is Lion, same as the king of prairie. As the chair of SAMUN’s UNEP committee, I’m glad to hear voices from each country. In our committee, you can feel free to share opinions and achieve consensus with other representatives. Otherwise, some strong arguments which benefit your people and country are needed too. Hope you can have a good experience with us, good luck!
Althea

Co-Chair, Three Body Problem
I am the co-chair of the Model United Nations Three-Body Problem. I am committed to maintaining international peace and security, promoting friendly relations among nations, resolving international problems, and promoting respect for human rights. I have a unique perspective on the political landscape and geopolitics of the world. As Vice-President, I would like to see the achievement of international peace and security and the development of diversity and integration in the world. I look forward to working with you to contribute to the success of the Model United Nations Three-Body Committee!
Alice Li

Co-chair, UNEP
Hi everyone, my name is Alice Li. As the co-chair of the UNEP, I am deeply committed to promoting global environmental issues and addressing critical challenges on an international scale. I hope the delegates who join this committee can follow the goal of UNEP -- provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
Christina Yang

Co-Chair, UNEP
Greetings delegates! I’m Christina, the chair of SAMUN’s UNEP committee. This committee offers a chance for you to tackle critical environmental issues and shape policies that could impact the world. In our sessions, expect lively debates, innovative solutions, and insightful collaboration. Remember, every perspective matters, and sometimes the smallest voice can spark the biggest change. I’m excited to see the brilliance you’ll bring to the table!
Kristin Gao

Co-Chair, UNEP
Hello everyone, I am the co-chair of the SAMUN's UNEP committee. I have a good understanding of the world's environmental situation and have participated in relevant work in the past. I think it is our responsibility to make more like-minded friends through the channel of Model United Nations, strive to create an open and diverse atmosphere, and shine on a broader stage together with you.
Mason Li

Chair, Three-Body Problem
Hello, my name is Mason Li and it's my honor to be the chair of the Three Body Problem committee. Football and reading are my biggest hobbies. Hope we can have fun in the upcoming MUN.
Chenxin Li

Chair, UNEP
Hey everyone! I am super excited to chair the environmental committee and I can’t wait to see you in Toronto. My name is Louisa Li and I am looking forward to the exciting debates in SAMUN.