Secretariat 

SECRETARY-GENERAL

Patrick is a second-year student studying Civil Engineering and Business Administration in the Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (M.E.T.) program at UC Berkeley. His academic interests also include constitutional and environmental law, teaching, and history. Originally from Pleasanton, California, Patrick is in his fifth year competing in MUN and a recovering high school MUN president, but remains passionate and excited to give back to the high school MUN community. Beyond sleepless nights hosting BearMUN, you can find Patrick competing with the UCBMUN travel team, hiking or running in the Berkeley hills, woodworking in his parents' garage, or at a local art museum.

DIRECTOR-GENERAL

Amara Fernandes is a junior from Santa Clara, California, majoring in Political Economy with minors in Public Policy and Philosophy. She joined UCBMUN in Spring 2024 and has loved Model UN ever since. She has competed in both crisis and GA, but will always be a GA delegate at heart. Amara served as USG of Specialized Bodies for BearMUN 2024, and is so excited to be Director-General for this year’s conference. Outside of UCBMUN, she likes to read, cafe hop, and loves watching hockey. She cannot wait to welcome you to BearMUN 2025!

CHIEF OF STAFF, GENERALIZED

Raphael Potruch is a sophomore at UC Berkeley studying art history and education from Los Angeles, California. In high school, she participated in, and later led her delegation to, UPenn's Model Congress competition, before transitioning to Model United Nations in college. Having joined UCBMUN her Freshman fall, she has attended numerous conferences and staffed both BearMUN and UCBMUN. She joined BearMUN secretariat because, having been a head delegate in high school, she is passionate about delegate experience, and making sure that students have the most fun as possible. Outside of BearMUN, she can be found at any of the numerous museums in the Bay Area, or in Morrison Library reading or doing homework.

CHIEF OF STAFF, EXTERNAL

Will Baker is a sophomore at UC Berkeley studying English and History from San Diego, CA. He competed in MUN for all four years of high school before joining UCBMUN in fall of his freshman year at Berkeley. Will joined UCBMUN to strengthen his public speaking, multitasking, and creative thinking skills. Outside of MUN, Will can be found reading in various spots around campus or in the Ida Sproul common room writing articles for Berkeley Political Review late at night.

CHIEF OF STAFF, INTERNAL

Ian is a sophmore at UC Berkeley currently interested in studying Molecular and Cell Biology with a minor in Public Policy! He’s from San Diego, and joined UCBMUN because of his positive experience doing Model UN at Point Loma High School. Outside of BearMUN, Ian co-leads the Cal Running Club, and can be found doing distance runs, reading, and being spotted by other Model UN members at Berkeley’s dining halls. He cannot wait to show you what the BearMUN secretariat has planned!

USG OF GENERAL ASSEMBLIES

Rory is a second-year at UC Berkeley from Orange County and studying Political Science and French. She joined UCBMUN in the fall of 2024 and is currently one of the club's New Member Trainers for Crisis. As a former high school MUN kid, Rory is so excited to be a USG at BearMUN and hopes to make this experience the best it can be for all of the delegates! Outside of UCBMUN, she can be found listening to music on the glade (when weather permits), hanging out with her friends, or scouting out the next matcha or boba place.

USG OF SPECIALIZED BODIES

Karis is a second-year from Sonoma studying Political Science and Philosophy at Berkeley. Outside of UCBMUN, she is involved in Berkeley’s Student Policy Institute where she researches and presents on policy issues. She’s been called the unofficial mayor of Lock In City by countless people. When she’s not on her grind, which is rare, Karis can be found lounging on the Glade, frolicing, or having a general zest for life. Some of her greatest life passions are a good tv show or book, and being absolutely obnoxious about whatever she’s learning in her philosophy class. Karis is so excited to be a USG for BearMUN and can’t wait to see what every delegate will be able to accomplish!

USG OF CRISIS

Anita White (she/her) is a Berkeley second-year majoring in Political Science and Ancient Greek and Roman Studies from Sacramento, California. She competed in Model UN all four years of high school and joined UCBMUN in freshmen year to continue her MUN career and get more involved on campus. She’s always wanted to experience the behind the scenes of running a conference, and is beyond excited to be see you all at BearMUN! Outside of MUN Anita loves watching soccer (Tottenham and Barcelona!), listening to music, late-night snacks, and exploring the Bay Area with friends!

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

Tanya Anand is a sophmore at UC Berkeley studying Global Management at Haas Business School, double majoring in Global Studies, concentrating in Peace and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa, with a minor in Politics, Philosophy, and Law. She is from everywhere, but she did high school in Los Angeles. She joined UCBMUN & BearMUN because she did MUN all of high school and can’t wait to spread the experience. Outside of UCBMUN/Bearmun, Tanya can be found playing tennis or travelling. She loves anything cars, formula 1, wildlife, outdoors, and art(specifically pottery)!

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Daniel is a junior at UC Berkeley, double majoring in political science and economics with a minor in history, hailing from San Diego, California. With a strong interest in government and public speaking, Daniel joined UCBMUN to further develop his own skills in a fun and practiced manner, and specifically joined BearMUN to create a great learning opportunity for the hundreds of delegates in attendance. Outside of UCBMUN, Daniel can be found exploring around Berkeley, doing work in the local cafes or around campus. He hopes to provide a fantastic experience to all BearMUN 2025 delegates, and looks forward to meeting you all at the conference.