Secretariat | HIMUN IX

Secretariats

Parliamentarian:

Coral Hazeldine

I am Coral Hazeldine, a Senior from Hsinchu International School, and I am incredibly thrilled and grateful to serve as your Parliamentarian for this year.

MUN has served as a guide for my high school journey since I joined in the 8th grade and after 5 long years of toiling over resolutions and two short but challenging years of running the HISMUN club, MUN has left indelible marks on my life and being. Not only has it shaped my interests and advanced my critical thinking skills, but it has played a key role in deciding my major and future. MUN and my school have given so much to me over the course of my life and organising HIMUN 9 is just one of the ways I hope to give back to this club and community I love so dearly. We are trying out many fun new things such as the joint activity, a new middle school committee, and our more advanced committees with experienced debaters this year; we hope you enjoy.

Believe me when I say my fellow secretariats and I are working tirelessly to ensure HIMUN 9 will be an unforgettable conference for all of you. I cannot wait to see all of you in March :D

Secretary-General:

Josephine Tang

I am Josephine Tang, a Senior from Hsinchu International School, and I am incredibly excited and grateful to serve as your Secretary-General.

I became involved in MUN since 8th grade, and as a new delegate, experienced some intense moments in the committee room. However, I have grown to love the exciting debate and sometimes ridiculous formality. To me, MUN serves as a platform for delegates to advocate for and grasp their country's stance, enhance global awareness, and consider perspectives from different people, recognizing their potential impact on real issues in the real world. MUN has not only opened a whole door to knowledge about politics, history, and geography but has also planted in me the insight and courage to speak about real-world challenges.

If I am not busy writing chair reports or stressing about my APs, you will find me reading, looking for more books to read, or bookmarking videos I know I will never watch.

With that said, I sincerely hope that all admin, press, delegates, student officers, and teachers who attend HIMUN IX can contribute to and appreciate this conference. I look forward to seeing productive and meaningful debates and meeting you all!

Deputy Secretary-General:

Cheryl Lai

I am Cheryl Lai, a Junior from Hsinchu International School, and I am excited and honoured to serve as your Deputy Secretary-General.

As someone who used to hate public speaking, MUN was always something that was outside of my comfort zone. However, after pushing myself to finally join, I found myself amazed by the diplomatic and constructive way in which people drafted amendments, passed resolutions and debated their country's stances. In addition, MUN encouraged me to leave my house (for once), allowing me to meet many new people and form long-lasting friendships. MUN pushed me to be more aware of the struggles people worldwide must face and has taught me many lessons I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Outside of MUN, my hobbies include reading, watching Netflix (99!), rewatching Harry Potter for the nth time, and debating.

Whether you’re a new delegate or a seasoned veteran, I hope you have a wonderful experience drafting resolutions, debating with others, and forming worthwhile memories. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to reach out so that I can help you make your HIMUN experience the best it can be. I look forward to seeing you all in March :).

Deputy Secretary-General:

Becky Yu

I am Becky Yu, a Sophomore from Hsinchu International School, and I super excited to have this chance to serve as your Deputy Secretary-General!

My journey with Model United Nations began in seventh grade, and it has been a transformative experience for me. Initially, I was hesitant to join MUN due to my discomfort with public speaking, but I was finally convinced to join because I heard from the secretariats then that we were able to skip school, stay in hotels, and get homework extensions! However, MUN turned out to be so much more than just that. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me develop essential skills in diplomacy, amendment drafting, and resolution passing. Beyond these skills, MUN has allowed me to building friendships and gaining a deeper understanding of global issues. It has truly shaped me into a more confident individual.

Outside of MUN, I love watching Netflix, sending hundreds of reels to my friends, traveling, listening to music, playing the piano, and, of course, sleeping.

Whether this is your first time to MUN or you're an experienced delegate, I look forward to sharing this journey with you. Feel free to reach out with any questions or ideas to make our upcoming conference an enriching experience for everyone. Can’t wait to meet you guys in March!

Deputy Secretary-General of Administration:

Sean Teng

I'm Sean Teng, a junior from Hsinchu International School. I'm beyond grateful to serve as Deputy Secretary-General of Administration for HIMUN IX!

HIMUN has always been a special conference for me; not only is it the first conference I've attended, but it is also hosted in the school where I've been roaming since elementary. From embarrassing moments to countless fond memories, HIMUN has shaped me into a better writer, researcher, and public speaker. If you claimed that the kid from HIMUN V, who had no idea what his stance was, would end up in the secretariat team four years later, I'd have said you were dreaming. But here I am as a secretariat, trying to make HIMUN IX as unforgettable as all the other HIMUN conferences I’ve attended.

The Deputy Secretary-General of Administration is an exceptional role; tasks like tallying participants and organizing finances are the backbone of a successful MUN conference. With that in mind, I am confident that HIMUN IX will be the best conference you'll ever attend.

Aside from MUN, I love listening to metal at a dangerously high volume, sharing reels, watching the NBA, and singing; moreover, I was on the Taiwanese national fencing team!

See y'all in March!