The BRIMUN 2009 Team
BRIMUN is developed by a team of highly committed students and MUN enthusiasts. Those listed below are the leaders of many of the organizational committees that compose the BRIMUN team. Behind them, there are several minds that have dedicated much of their time to create our future conference. These are the people behind BRIMUN 2009!
Secretary General
Andrés Navarrete Berges, Venezuela
My name is Andrés and I am currently a 2nd year majoring in Integrated Social Sciences. My passion for MUN began in high-school and I have ever since been involved in numerous MUN conferences all across South America and Europe. I am currently leading a highly committed team that will surely make of BRIMUN an extraordinary experience, both socially and intellectually. I look forward to meet you all in April 2009!
Director General
Yonca Dege, Germany / Turkey
As I started my studies in Integrated Social Sciences, I was introduced to the concept of Model United Nations. I was immediately fascinated by how MUN conferences combined work and pleasure. You acquire crucial skills concerning politics and rhetoric and at the same time make friends with people from all over the world. That is why I enthusiastically embrace the challenge of being responsible for the conference organisation. As the Director General I will always answer any of your questions and look forward to welcoming you at BRIMUN 2009!
Under-Director General for Conference Affairs
Dominique Klawonn, Germany
I am Dominique, a second year student in Integrated Social Sciences. I was part of the organization BRIMUN 2008 and this year I decided to head Conference Affairs and make BRIMUN 2009 a great success. Exchange of ideas and having a good time at the conference are the most important aspects for me.
The theme of BRIMUN 2009 "How far would you go for Democracy?" hopes for lively and possibly heated discussions with input from delegates with very different backgrounds.
Under-Director General for Social Affairs
Wiebke Drews, Germany
Do you want to relax after a long conference? Do you want to party and make that night unforgettable? Do you want to dance and sing? I will fuel your night fever! I am Wiebke, 19, and a first year student majoring in Integrated Social Sciences. Responsible for Social Affairs, my team and I are organizing the events in the evenings and an awesome Berlin Trip that you should not miss. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact me! Looking forward to meeting you all!
Under-Director General for Public Relations
Shinta Harsana, Germany / Indonesia
Hello, my name is Shinta Harsana and I'm a second year student majoring in Integrated Social Sciences at Jacobs University Bremen. I first got in contact with the Model UN idea when I came to this university and worked in the PR and conference newspaper team of last year's BRIMUN conference. It was a great and challenging experience for me that I will never forget. I feel very lucky to be part of BRIMUN again this year as the Under-Director General of Public Relations. I hope my team and I will help turn BRIMUN 2009 into an unforgettable experience for you.
Under-Director General for Financial Affairs
Camilo Palacios, Colombia
My name is Camilo Palacios and I study International Logistics at Jacobs University Bremen. Coming from Colombia, I have always sought a better understanding of the conflict that still affects my country. I joined MUN in High School and have participated in several conferences around the world including Colombia, US, Germany and Sweden. This year I have taken up a different task and I am the Underdirector General for Financial Affairs. I am in charge of the budgeting and controlling of the conference as well as fundraising. I really hope you enjoy your time in BRIMUN 2009 and in case you have any questions do not hesitate to ask!
Under-Secretary General for Admissions
Elena Isac, Moldova
Hello everyone! I am Elena Isac, a first year student at Jacobs University Bremen majoring in International Logistics. My MUN experience started back in Moldova, which is my home country and currently I am a member of the MUN Society at the university. Apart from that, I have been involved in different national and international conferences with European Youth Parliament, debating and journalism. For BRIMUN 2009 I am in charge of admissions . I really look forward to meeting all the delegates and I hope you will enjoy an amazing conference!
Under-Secretary General for Crisis
Jacob Schweda, Canada
My name is Jacob Schweda, and it's my pleasure to serve as Under-Secretary General of Crisis for BRIMUN 2009. I am a first-year student from Canada, and I am currently studying Integrated Social Sciences. I look forward to providing an exciting, challenging and thought-provoking scenario for this year's conference. How far will you go for democracy?
BRIMUN Daily, Chief Editor
Lea Frehse, Germany
Hi, my name is Lea and I very much look forward to write and edit for the conference newspaper BRIMUNdaily - hopefully together with an enthusiast team! I study International Politics and History at Jacobs University in my second year now and have found my passion in that. So far I have participated in three MUN conferences as a delegate and enjoyed to meet many young people who show high interest in international affairs and want to get engaged. During last year's conference I was a member of the BRIMUNdaily team, getting little sleep but the great experience of true teamwork and innovative reporting. Now I look forward to a new edition and a new great team!
MUN Society
President of Jacobs University MUN Society
Jan Eichhorn, Germany
Hello, my name is Jan Eichhorn and I am a third year major in Integrated Social Sciences. As president of the MUN Society I am trying to increase our offers of practice debates, skill workshops but also especially the number of delegations we send to international MUN conferences. The creation and enhancement of a great spirit within our society will be enhanced through social events and lectures so that all gain and enjoy from the MUN experience at Jacobs University.
Vice-President of Jacobs University MUN Society (I)
Natalie Schnelle, Germany
Hi, my name is Natalie Schnelle and I am a second year at Jacobs University majoring in Integrated Social Sciences. After having been involved in the organization of last year's BRIMUN as Under-Director General for Conference Affairs I am now happy to serve our MUN Society as Vice-President. It is my aim to assist our members in acquiring skills that are necessary to immerse in the world of diplomacy. By organizing practice debates, various workshops and - most importantly - trips to other conferences I want to keep the concept of MUN alive throughout the whole year. Please do not hesitate to contact me for information about conferences at your universities!
Vice-President of Jacobs University MUN Society (II)
Astrid Junghans, Germany
My name is Astrid Junghans and I am a third year studying Integrated Social and Cognitive Psychology. I have been involved with BRIMUN ever since the first Conference in 2004. In these past years I have been delegate, head of media team and Underdirector-General for Public Relations and can assure that BRIMUN has been an incredible experience in all of these positions.
As one of this year's Vice Presidents of the Jacobs MUN Society I organize practice debates, conference trips and MUN events at Jacobs University. If you have any questions regarding the Society or wish to get involved, do not hesitate to contact me.