Meet the Secretariat
Meet the Secretariat
Elliot Rose
Secretary-General
Elliot Rose (He/Him) is a rising senior from Apopka, Florida, just north of Orlando. He is double majoring in Public Health and Ecosystem Science/Policy with a minor in Health Management/Policy. He is also pursuing an accelerated MSPH through the University of Miami 4+1 Program. He has been a part of Miami MUN for 4 years and has both competed at and staffed over 25 collegiate conferences. Most notably Elliot was the crisis director of the 305MUN III Ad-Hoc of the Secretary General as well as the Secretary General of 305MUN II. Elliot also served as the Co-Head Delegate for Miami Model UN in the 2025-26 School Year.
Outside of MUN, Elliot spends his time involved in climate responsive healthcare research centered in Miami-Dade county and works as a lifeguard of the University of Miami. He also enjoys playing guitar, playing and watching sports, and discovering new music.
Elliot is beyond excited to be back for 305MUN IV as your Secretary-General once again and he cannot wait to see all of you in Miami this fall! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitant to contact him at ehr43@miami.edu
Jack Kimmel
Director-General
Jack Suarez Kimmel (he/him) is a sophomore from Fort. Lauderdale double-majoring in Music with a concentration in electric guitar, and International Relations. He has been active in Model UN since his freshman year of high school, and this year will be his second year in Miami Model UN.
Outside of MUN, Jack can be found playing shows throughout the Miami area with his band Eckhart (@eckhart305), doing photography, teaching guitar lessons, going to as many local shows as possible, and painfully rooting for his beloved New York Mets (this year is our year!) Jack is also an avid reader, vinyl record collector, and thrift store connoisseur, much to the dismay of his bank account.
As the director general for 305MUN IV, Jack can’t wait to see all the amazing work that will come from this year’s delegates. His email is always open for questions or concerns regarding the conference, feel free to reach out! Jsk243@miami.edu
305MUN IV Secretariat
The Committee Team
Amanda Sibello (She/Her) is a rising second-year from Miami, Florida, double-majoring in Psychology and Criminology at the University of Miami. She is also minoring in Political Science on the Pre-Law track. She has been a part of MUN (including high school) for five years and has competed as well as chaired notable committees, such as “International Law in Disaster Relief” at MICSUN XIII.
When not engaged in MUN activities, Amanda spends her time leading initiatives as a Senator, planning this year’s Homecoming, and contributing to commuter on-campus life. In her free time, she loves to side quest with friends!
As the USG of General Assemblies for 305MUN IV, Amanda can’t wait to see all the amazing things that will come from the delegates at this year’s conference! For any questions or assistance regarding any part of 305MUN IV GA, contact her at ais174@miami.edu.
Amanda Sibello
Under-Secretary-General of General Assemblies
Yazmin Alvarez
Under-Secretary-General of Specialized Assemblies
Yazmin Alvarez (she/her) is a rising second-year from Miami, Florida, majoring in Political Science at the University of Miami. She is also minoring in Law and Politics, English, and Dance, and is on the Pre-Law Track. She has been part of MUN for one year and has competed alongside chaired committees, including “Restaurant Brands International: Board of Directors, 2045” at MICSUN XIII.
Outside of MUN, Yazmin participates in several organizations across campus, for instance serving as the Freshman Liaison for the Association of Commuter Students during her first year. In addition, she is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity. Both on and off campus, you can find Yazmin dancing, whether it be taking a class or teaching one. In her free time, she also enjoys watching her favorite Marvel movies, listening to music, and saltwater fishing. Yazmin is beyond excited to serve as your USG of Specialized Committees at 305MUN IV.
She can not wait to see what all the delegates will accomplish throughout the conference this year! For any questions or assistance regarding any specialized committee for 305MUN, contact her at yaa110@miami.edu.
Everett Little
Under-Secretary-General of Crisis Committees
Everett Little (He/Him) is a second-year student at the University of Miami majoring in Political Science and International Relations. He currently serves as the USG of Crisis and is excited to welcome delegates to what promises to be a challenging, fast-paced, and memorable conference.
Everett’s academic interests are rooted in a deep appreciation for history, particularly the ways in which past events, power struggles, and decision-making continue to shape the modern world. He believes crisis committees provide a unique opportunity for delegates to engage with history as active participants, navigating leadership, diplomacy, and strategy under pressure.
He has been involved in Model United Nations since high school and currently serves as Social Chair for UM’s MUN team. Everett competed in his first collegiate conference at VICS 2025, where he earned an Outstanding Delegate award, and has since developed a strong passion for crisis-style committees that reward creativity, adaptability, and decisive action. He has also since competed at NCSC, BARMUN, and MCMUN.
Outside of MUN, Everett serves as the Philanthropy Chair of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, where he organizes service initiatives regarding veterans, strengthening his leadership and collaboration skills. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and pickleball, reading history and political theory, and listening to music.
As the USG of Crisis, Everett looks forward to seeing the creativity, strategy, and leadership that delegates will bring to committee this year. For any questions or assistance, please contact him at ejl182@miami.edu.
The Executive Team
Maggie Mai (She/Her) is currently a freshman from Brooklyn, New York who's double majoring in Marketing and Finance at the University of Miami and double minoring in Psychology and AI for Business Tech. She recently picked up an interest in MUN for the socials and to improve her public speaking skills. Her first ever experience was co-chairing for the "Too Big to Fail" (Goldman Sachs) crisis committee and she LOVES to meet new people.
Some hobbies she enjoys during her "free time" would be singing, playing tennis, journaling, planning, and booking up her schedule. Fun fact: she's trying to get her real estate license as of March 2026! (Start praying for her sanity, she'll need it.)
Looking forward to working with everyone on 305MUN IV!! <3
Maggie Mai
Under-Secretary-General of Logistics
Yara Bhaloo
Under-Secretary-General of
Public Relations
Yara Bhaloo (She/Her) is a rising third-year student at the University of Miami, pursuing a B.S.C. in Creative Advertising and Gender Studies on the Pre-Law track. She currently serves as the Under-Secretary-General of Public Relations for 305MUN III.
Yara has been actively involved in Model United Nations throughout her time at the University of Miami and has traveled to compete on the collegiate circuit. She has also taken on leadership roles within conference settings, serving as the Under-Secretary-General of Crisis Committees at MICSUN XIII and co-chairing the World of Wonder committee at 305MUN III.
Outside of MUN, Yara is always busy; she serves as a Teaching Assistant in the College of Arts and Sciences, works as a group fitness instructor and volunteers with PERIOD. In her free time, Yara enjoys discovering new coffee spots in Miami, working on creative projects, and staying active.
As USG of PR for 305MUN III, she is excited to elevate the conference’s presence and looks forward to the energy and innovation this year’s delegates will bring. For any questions or suggestions, reach out at yxb414@miami.edu. Can't wait to see you all!
Sophia Ives
Under-Secretary-General of Finance
Sophia Ives (she/her) is a sophomore at the University of Miami, pursuing a dual degree in International Studies and Quantitative Economics on the pre-law track. She is from Orlando, Florida, and has been a part of Model United Nations (MUN) for two years. Her previous experience includes staffing MICSUN's “Temple of Speed: The 2021 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix” and MDMUN’s 2025 “Human Rights Council.”
Outside of MUN, Sophia is an intern at the Hanley Democracy Center on campus, as well as a member of the Debate Team and many other pre-law organizations. In her free time, Sophia likes working out, trying new coffee shops with friends, and watching Severance.
Sophia is excited to be serving as USG of Finance for 305MUN III and cannot wait to see all of you there! If you have any questions, please reach out to her at sni17@miami.edu
Rafael Gonzalez-Acosta
Under-Secretary-General of Outreach and Philanthropy
Rafael Gonzalez-Acosta (he/him) is a fourth-year student at the University of Miami originally from Orlando, FL. He is majoring in Biomedical Engineering with plans to soon attend medical school. While he did not have experience with Model UN in high school, he has been an active and committed member of the UM team since his freshman year. Having now attended over 10 conferences on the competitive circuit, Rafael has developed an unbridled love for this activity’s ability to foster dynamic and collaborative debate. He has staffed multiple conferences hosted by UM, including every iteration of 305MUN since its revival. Beginning as a logistics staffer at 305MUN I, he then served as Co-Chair of “The Marineford War: Whitebeard Pirates vs. Marine Headquarters” at 305MUN II and Chair of “Didn’t Pon-see That Coming: Albanian Civil Unrest, 1997” at last year’s 305MUN III. He is also heavily involved in UM’s high school conference, having served on the secretariat as both Under-Secretary-General of Crisis Committees for MICSUN XII and Director General for last year’s MICSUN XIII.
Outside of MUN, he is involved all across campus. Whether in neurotechnology research, student government, or start-up accelerators, he is always staying busy with something. He loves trying new foods, playing the piano, and dominating in any sport with a racket involved.
Rafael is unfathomably excited to be your Under-Secretary-General of Outreach for 305MUN IV as philanthropy and community sponsorships are at the heart of every conference on the circuit. He looks forward to seeing the creative solutions you conjure and the diplomatic delegates you embody. If you have any questions, concerns, or just a comment, do not hesitate to reach out to him at rag287@miami.edu
Preston Farhat
Chief of Staff
Taleen El-Hassan
Under-Secretary-General of Registration & Delegate Affairs
Taleen El-Hassan (she/her) is a rising second-year student in the University of Miami’s Herbert Business School pursuing a BSBA in Quantitative Economics. She grew up in a small country in the Middle East called Kuwait, but is ethnically from the Levant region, so being “international” is something she’s used to. She began her Model UN career in high school since the club was first introduced in 2022, and she’ll now be entering her third semester as part of Miami’s Model UN team. Previous committees she has staffed include 305MUN III’s "Not Today, Satan: World of Wonder Board of Directors, 2030,” MICSUN XIII’s Ad-Hoc of the Secretary General, and MDMUN 2026.
Outside of MUN, Taleen’s involved in several organizations on UM’s campus, including UThrift (UM’s thrift pop-up!), the Arab Student Union, the Muslim Students at UM, the National Organization for Women at UM, and the Economics Club! She also works part-time with UM’s Law School. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, photography, going for walks, and exploring everything Miami has to offer. Because she’s enthusiastic about economics, politics, and international relations, she reads and does as much as she can to keep up with historical and current events. Her favorite artist is Tame Impala and she can’t stop re-watching Attack on Titan.
As the USG of Registration & Delegate Affairs, Taleen’s happy to respond to any questions and inquiries regarding 305MUN IV, and she’s so excited to meet all of you during check-ins! She also loves meeting and talking to new people, so feel free to reach out to her at txe229@miami.edu.