Chantel Hover: Secretary-General
Chantel Hover is humbled at the opportunity to lead this year's SRMUN Charlotte 2024 conference as your Secretary-General. Chantel has participated in 12 SRMUN conferences as either a delegate or staff member, having most recently served as Director-General at both the 2022 and 2023 SRMUN Charlotte conferences. Chantel graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a dual focus in human rights and slavic studies. Chantel currently lives in New York City where she works at a university as the program coordinator for the university's economic research program. In her free time, Chantel serves as an advisor to an Afghanistan-focused student club, volunteers in humanitarian projects serving the NY state refugee community, and tries to read and eat her way through an ever-growing list of international authors and cuisines. She is always happy to receive new recommendations for both lists, ensuring their infinite (but ever-interesting) length!
Jasmine Sutherland: Director-General
Jasmine Sutherland is honored to serve as your Director General at SRMUN Charlotte 2024! This will be Jasmine’s fifth conference as a SRMUN staff member, having previously served as Deputy-Director General of SRMUN Charlotte 2023, Director of Security Council, GA First, and UNFPA - Executive Board. She graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and a minor in German Language. Jasmine lives in Atlanta, Georgia where she works for a real estate law firm. During her free time, you can find Jasmine reading, watching reality TV, or at an Atlanta United game. She is looking forward to a successful SRMUN Charlotte 2024!
Edgar Romero-Cordova: Deputy Directory-General
Edgar is honored and excited to serve as your Deputy Director General at SRMUN Charlotte 2024! Edgar has attended seven SRMUN conferences either as a delegate or on staff. On staff, he has previously as the Director for the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) for SRMUN Virtual 2022 and the Director of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for SRMUN Charlotte 2023. Edgar is currently pursuing his master's in International Policy Management while working in the field of Labor Relations. In his free time, he enjoys going on hikes, spending time with his family and friends and binge watching sci-fi and political drama series. Edgar is thrilled to provide a great and positive experience for all delegates and looks forward to seeing all your hard work and ideas come to life at SRMUN Charlotte 2024!
Lucie Willis: Under-Secretary-General
Lucie is thrilled to be the face behind the conference services desk as she serves as your Under-Secretary Genera for SRMUN 2024! This is Lucie's 10th SRMUN; one as a delegate in NATO at SRMUN Atlanta 2011 and nine on staff since then. Most recently, Lucie served as the Director of ECOSOC at SRMUN Charlotte 2023. In 2015, she graduated with a bachelors' of science in both history and political science, with a focus on Appalachian labor and environmental policy. Lucie currently lives in Hickory, North Carolina, with her husband, two children, and three dogs. She works in emergency veterinary medicine, and in her free time can be found watching sitcoms or Bravo, playing "cozy" Nintendo Switch games, or playing armchair detective for unsolved mysteries. Lucie cannot wait to make SRMUN Charlotte 2024 an amazing conference for everyone!
General Assembly Plenary
Director: Beau Seate
Beau is excited to serve as the Director of the General Assembly Plenary for SRMUN Charlotte 2024! Beau has previously served as the Assistant Director for the Economic and Social Council in SRMUN Charlotte 2023, and as a “Chap,” which serves as a dual chairperson and rapporteur role, for SRMUN Charlotte 2022. He also held a variety of leadership positions on his university’s Model UN team and the regional high school Model United Nations conference they host at their university. Beau holds a Bachelor's in Computer Science, and now works in Research Triangle Park NC as a Software Engineer. In his free time, he enjoys coding websites and projects, playing tennis, and camping in the woods.
Assistant Director: Jessica Case
Jessica Case is excited to serve as your Assistant Director of the General Assembly Plenary at SRMUN Charlotte 2024! She is currently a junior studying International Affairs with a concentration on Europe. This will be Jess's second time on SRMUN staff, but 5th SRMUN overall. She is the President of her school's MUN club and has participated as both a delegate and a director for her school's on-campus conferences. In her free time, Jess loves to read, play with her cats, and catch up on TV/movies. Jess is looking forward to seeing what all the delegates work up at SRMUN Charlotte 2024!
Assistant Director: Eden Chaffee
This is Eden Chaffee’s first time on SRMUN staff, and she cannot wait to serve alongside her fellow dias members. She’s currently studying International Relations and Psychology, and enjoys studying linguistics in her free time. She also enjoys reading anything she can get her hands on, shopping for impractical shoes, and walking for inordinate amounts of time.
United Nations Habitat Assembly
Director: Xander Swain
Xander Swain is honored to be your Director for UN Habitat Assembly at SRMUN Charlotte 2024. This will be his fifth time staffing a SRMUN conference. Xander graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Environmental Studies, and Political Science. In his free time, you can find Xander adding to his Letterboxd or hiking and rock climbing with his friends.
Assistant Director: Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson is excited to serve as an Assistant Director for SRMUN Charlotte 2024. She lives in Gainesville, GA, where she has her own tutoring business. Sarah graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a minor in Sociology. She is continuing her education to pursue her Master of Arts in International Affairs. This is Sarah’s second time on SRMUN staff! During her free time, you can find Sarah singing and writing her own songs, spending time with family, or watching anime. She is looking forward to this year’s conference and wishes for everyone’s success.
Assistant Director: Harper Chassay
Harper Chassay is thrilled to be serving as an Assistant Director for the Charlotte 2024 SRMUN Conference. She is currently a junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in pre-law and hopes to attend law school in the future. This is Harper’s first time on SRMUN staff. In her free time, Harper can be found playing piano, going to thrift stores, and planning philanthropy events for her sorority.
Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Director: Orlando M. Valdez, III
Orlando is ecstatic to serve as your Director for the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia and is studying International Affairs with a certificate in International Law. This is Orlando’s second time as a committee staff member for SRMUN. During his free time, you can find Orlando reading, looking up new fashion trends, gardening, hiking, or playing a good game of chess! He is very much looking forward to an amazing SRMUN Charlotte 2024!
Assistant Director: Joshua Spence-Lehman
Joshua Spence-Lehmann lives in Gainesville, Florida, where he is currently studying political science with an additional interest in psychology and neuroscience. This will be Joshua’s first time on SRMUN staff. During his free time, you can find him training/coaching in combat sports, playing a game of chess, cooking, or listening to hip-hop. He anticipates a smooth and efficient but most of all exciting SRMUN conference.
Peacebuilding Commission
Director: Jacob Holt
Jacob Holt is honored to serve as Director of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission for SRMUN Charlotte 2024. Jacob lives in Atlanta, Georgia where he is currently a third-year college student. He is pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting with a minor in business law. This will be Jacob's second time as an Assistant Director for SRMUN. He is a huge fan of alternative rock and grunge, anime, strategy video games (paradox), and rock climbing!
Assistant Director: Lilly Slipher
Lilly is excited to be serving as Assistant Director for the Peacebuilding Commission for SRMUN Charlotte 2024! Lilly is currently a junior International Studies Major double minoring in Japanese and Women and Gender Studies. This is Lilly’s second SRMUN on staff, having served as an Assistant Director for the General Assembly Plenary at SRMUN Atlanta 2023. Lilly is excited to see delegates navigate through and out of their comfort zone and use their critical thinking skills to try and solve complex problems currently facing the world.
Security Council
Director: Katie Reese
Katie is so excited to join the Security Council and looks forward to delegates’ spirited dialogue on her committee’s agenda topics! This will be Katie’s second year as a staff member, after previously participating in SRMUN both as a delegate and an Assistant Director of the General Assembly Plenary. Katie recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and is currently a first-year law student! Katie also serves as the Chair of the SRMUN Alabama Alumni Association. When not busy with studying, Katie enjoys reading whatever book she can get her hands on or having game nights with friends!
Assistant Director: Aspen Andersson
Aspen Andersson is excited to serve as the Assistant Director of the Security Council at SRMUN Charlotte 2024! Aspen is a senior majoring in Political Science with a pre-law concentration and double minoring in Spanish and English. She hopes to pursue her Juris Doctor after graduating this spring. Aspen has attended five SRMUN conferences as a delegate and this will be her second time on SRMUN staff. Aspen is looking forward to a successful SRMUN Charlotte 2024!
TBD: Assistant Under-Secretary-General