305MUNII Secretariat

Zak Djahed

Under-Secretary-General of General Assembly Committees

Zak Djahed (he/him) is a sophomore student from Miami Beach, Florida (not South Beach). He is a double major in Computer Science - Data Science and Mathematics - Probability and Statistics. He has 6 years of both chairing and delegate experience in Model UN, staffing the 305MUN I Ad Hoc committee, serving as the Director for the MICSUN Mario Committee and the co-chair for the MDMUN Security Council.

Outside of Model UN, Zak has interned at a quantitative trading firm and been involved in campus through the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Developers Student Club, the Data Analytics Association, and the Association of Commuter Students.

Within the little free time he has, you can find Zak weightlifting, watching/listening to some random esoteric film/album, playing guitar, or passionately debating the Heat’s playoff prospects this year (usually falsely predicting we’ll win it all). Zak is incredibly excited to serve as your USG of General Assemblies this year and can be reached at zxd234@miami.edu.

Danielle Pascale (she/her) is a sophomore at the University of Miami, double majoring in marketing and psychology with a minor in biology. She is so excited to serve as the USG of Crisis and Specialized committees for 305MUN this year!

Danielle is originally from Washington D.C. but as the child of diplomats, she grew up around the world living in: Uzbekistan, Russia, Syria and China before she was 15. Outside of MUN, Danielle enjoys spending her time conducting psychology research with a local preschool, participating in the American Marketing Association Club Meetings and spending time with friends and family.

Danielle began MUN during her first semester at the University of Miami and has loved it ever since. She has volunteered at both MICSUN and 305 MUN this past year and cannot wait to make this year's 305 MUN the best it can be!

Arthur Frayzond (he/him) is a sophomore studying Finance and Business Analytics with a minor in Political Science. Originally from Fort Worth, Arthur has always been driven to the fields of politics and diplomacy due to his upbringing as a son of immigrants. Though his high school didn’t have a MUN team, Arthur immediately joined the team at UM upon starting college, achieving a Verbal Commendation at his first ever conference, SUNMUN. Having co-chaired and staffed multiple conferences, he is driven to exercise his organizational and communicative skills as USG Logistics to support the second 305MUN Conference.

Outside of MUN, Arthur is involved in TAMID Consulting Group on campus as an analyst, as well as being a Team Leader for the MGT100 course for freshman. He is also involved in Delta Sigma Pi, a business fraternity on campus. In his free time, Arthur loves to explore the city through exposure to new food. He also loves taking spontaneous strolls and relaxing on the beach with fellow ‘Canes.

For any questions or comments, Arthur can be contacted at afrayzond@miami.edu.

Diego Balda (he/him) is a third-year at the University of Miami, double-majoring in Biomedical Engineering and Physics, on the Pre-Medical Track. He is originally from Caracas, Venezuela and now lives in Miami. He has been a part of MUN for eight years, and aside from frequently competing in the circuit, his previous experience includes running several committees, including 305MUN I’s “(Drug) Lord Have Mercy: UNODC, 2023”, and MICSUN XI’s “Fast Fashion Mayhem: ILO, 2024”. He is also very excited to be running “Eye of the Thai-Ger: ASEAN, 2012”, for this iteration of 305MUN!
 


Outside of MUN, Diego spends his time as a Research Assistant for UM’s School of Nursing and Health Studies, participating in different College of Engineering organizations, and drinking an absurd amount of boba tea. In his free time, Diego enjoys exploring local restaurants, going on little beach adventures, and promoting White Lotus. 


Diego is thrilled to be serving as the USG of Registration and Delegate Affairs for 305MUN II, and can't wait to see all of you here. Feel free to reach out to dab404@miami.edu with any questions or concerns.

Jackson Kuster (he/him) is a second-year in the University of Miami’s Herbert Business School majoring in Economics on the Political Economy Track with a minor in International Business. Originally from Point Pleasant, New Jersey, Jackson grew up visiting South Florida frequently and is proud to call Miami his adopted home! Jackson started Model UN at the beginning of his freshman yearand has enjoyed every moment of it! He represented UM’s MUN team at the University of Florida’s SUNMUN conference and has chaired multiple committees at UM’s own MICSUN conference and at Florida Foundations for Leaderships’s MDMUN conference.

Outside of Model UN, Jackson is heavily involved on campus being an Executive Board Member of Get Out The Vote, along with being an active member of the Cinematic Arts Commission and Hurricane Productions. Jackson also works part-time as a Sales Representative for The Miami Hurricane Newspaper.

Jackson is extremely excited to see everyone in Coral Gables this November and serve as your USG Finance! Jackson can be reached at jmk424@miami.edu if anything is needed!

Valerie Orozco (she/her) is a second-year student majoring in Finance and Global Business with a minor in Business Analytics. She hails from Naples, Florida, and adores every aspect of being a Florida native. Since her freshman year of high school, she has been actively involved in Model United Nations, competing at both the high school and collegiate levels. Additionally, she has previously served as a chair for the University of Miami’s high school conference of MICSUN.

Beyond her commitments to Model UN, Valerie is a licensed real estate agent and plays an active role in the business school at the University of Miami. She serves as the team leader for the freshman development class and works as a teacher's assistant for Business Analytics. In her leisure time, Valerie enjoys spending days at the beach and on boats with friends.

As the Undersecretary General of Outreach, she aims to ensure that everyone enjoys the conference and their time in Miami. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to her at vio4@miami.edu.