The WLMUN XVIII Secretariat

West Lake MUN has been held at Hangzhou International School for nearly 18 years. We are excited to once again invite schools throughout China to meet with us in person from November 8th - November 10th, 2024.

At West Lake MUN, we are committed to providing delegates with a conference experience that is positive both inside and out. We believe that a good MUN experience relies on providing both new and experienced delegates with a supportive and enriching environment. Our goal is for students to take leadership roles, seek out mentorship, and be part of a fun and collaborative atmosphere.

We invite you to join us in the mission to take a step forward and create positive changes in the world.

Debating. Discussing. Solving. Changing.

Secretary General
Elaine Lu

Hello all. My name is Elaine Lu, I am currently a junior at Hangzhou International School, and it is my honor to serve as your Secretary General for West Lake MUN XVIII: One step back, two steps forward. I have participated in MUN conferences since 2020, and has developed a deep understanding of the intricacies of global issues and the dynamics of international relations. With a passion for international affairs and diplomacy, I would like to bring a wealth of experience and leadership to this role. As the Secretary General, I would be responsible for overseeing the smooth operation and coordination of the conference. With an unwavering commitment to promoting diplomacy, global awareness, and the development of future leaders, I am dedicated to make the upcoming MUN conference a memorable and impactful experience for all participants. Looking forward seeing you all in November.

Deputy Secretary General
Oliver Zhang

Hi, my name is Oliver Zhang. I am currently in 10th grade at Hangzhou International School and this is my 6th year in MUN. I been to more than 13 Model United Nations conferences and people who know me know I'm enthusiastic about history, politics and debating. I'm fully honored to take part in planning the WLMUN 2024 Fall Conference and I believe this will be extremely exciting for all of us! I intend to make the WLMUN Fall Conference a great learning experience for newcomers, but also a fun experience for more experienced delegates. I wish everyone a fantastic time during the conference.

Deputy Secretary General
Preston Ren

Hello and welcome, everyone. My name is Preston, and I'm a 10th grader from

Hangzhou International School; at the same time, I'm serving as Deputy Secretary General for West Lake Mun this year. This is the first year I'm in charge of the secretariat for West Lake MUN. It is my pleasure to help create an excellent conference for all of us this year. Although I'm a new member of the secretariat, I will do my best to help all of your delegates have the most memorable conference in West Lake MUN!!! Hope to see all of you at the conference :)

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Amber Lam

Hi everyone! I am a ninth grader at HIS this year, and I feel so honored to be attending this conference as part of the secretariat. This is my fourth year in MUN and 4th WLMUN conference. West Lake MUN was also the conference that brought me to see the wide, colorful world of Model United Nations. It has been a long, unique journey for me and has become a substantial part of my academic life. Through each challenge, each debate, and each conference, I have found something new to me. I hope WLMUN brings you the same joy and excitement it has to me!

Ruhi Gianchandani

I am Ruhi Gianchandani and I am a senior at HIS. I have been a part of MUN for 3 years and I am currently serving as the Public Relations Officer. I have always been passionate about debate and global affairs which is what makes me so interested in MUN. Over the past four years, I have been creating social media content of my own and along with this, I have also attended a social media content-creating workshop. These experiences have helped me gain skills and develop a knack for communication and digital content. Technology and social media have helped the entire world connect and that should be emulated in MUN too. Through social media and fostering communication, I'd like to take WLMUN to the next level during my last year at HIS.

Naomi Xia

Hello everyone. My name is Naomi, and I am attending Grade 9 at Hangzhou International School. I have been a part of the West Lake Secretariat for three years. As a Junior Coach, one of my jobs is assisting students in becoming fully engaged in the fast-paced speeches and POIs of a conference. Personally, I have always been enthusiastic about participating in MUN, and I wish to inspire similar interests in other students. I hope that my work in the Secretariat will ensure that West Lake MUN is a well organized and engaging conference where delegates can take part in intriguing conversations and develop diplomacy and speaking skills. In the coming WLMUN, I am looking forward to a thought-provoking discussion!

Divay Agarwal

Hello I’m Divay, I’m an 9th grader From Hangzhou International School. This is my 4th year doing MUN and honestly, it has been a substantial journey for me and everyone else who has contributed to molding me into who I am today. Overall I have been a part of 9 MUN Conferences. MUN has played an important role in my development of as a student, and West Lake Mun was indeed my first. So to all the newcomers I welcome you to our 2024 Westlake MUN with open arms and wish you guys all a fruitful debate for the duration here, and I sincerely wish all of your resolutions pass with the highest of degrees. Basically; have a great time. Sincerely Divay Agarwal.

Anna Zhao Karlsson

My name is Anna, and I am currently a 9th grader at Hangzhou International School. This year, I feel honored to be serving as the Junior coach and correspondence for West Lake MUN secretariat team. I have been participating in MUN for 4 years now, and I have also been apart of 10 MUN conferences and this will be my 11th conference. During the past 4 years of MUN at HIS and also other international schools had me improve myself a lot, training my English and public speaking skills as well as gaining more confidence and feeling more opened to meet new people that also has the same interest as me in MUN is probably going to be the best memories I would have for my years in middle and high school. Hope you guys would also be able to have more good memories after joining us at WLMUN, try to make as much speeches and POIs as possible, and most importantly try to make new friend and enjoy the conference!

Federico Xu

Hello everyone I am Federico Xu a junior at Hangzhou International School I am honored to be part of our schools secretariat team for MUN. I hope that everyone who is coming to our conference may have a wonderful time and fruitful debates. I also hope that everyone of you can make new friends or learn something interesting during the conferences. I will be looking forward to meeting all of you in november.

Joshua Cui

Respected delegates, student officers, directors and guests, hello, my name is Joshua Cui and I am currently a Sophomore at Hangzhou International School. My MUN journey began as I wanted to deliver my voice, my perspective and my thoughts on a platform where it can be formally discussed. I am honored to be taking place as a secretariat in the fall West Lake MUN conference. Although I cannot guarantee a great experience for everyone, but I will do my absolute best to contribute my part to this conference. Hope to see everyone there for a fun and memorable conference!

Prisha Jeswani

Esteemed delegates, student officers, directors, and honored guests, welcome to West Lake MUN XVIII. My name is Prisha Jeswani, and I am currently a 10th grader at Hangzhou International School. I am deeply honored to be a part of this conference as a member of the secretariat. As an individual, I have always been passionate about engaging in MUN. I have participated in several MUN conferences within China and overseas. Moreover, my interest in MUN developed each year by participating in numerous MUN conferences. I hope this West Lake MUN conference gives you an opportunity to create countless memories with other delegates, chairs, admin, and secretariats. I sincerely hope that this conference will allow you to enhance your overall understanding of discussions and debates and gain a broader perspective on the various issues being addressed. I look forward to seeing you all in November!!

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