ABOUT US
Canadian High Schools Model United Nations Conference (CAHSMUN) is the largest high school conference of its kind in Western Canada. Organized annually in Vancouver, Canada, CAHSMUN attracts experienced and new Model UN participants from high schools all over Canada.
The conference was founded in 2005 as a grassroots project aimed at introducing Model UN to students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to participate in this worthwhile experience. As CAHSMUN expands, we seek to reach out to more high schools of all types from all parts of the country to encourage greater participation in an activity that brings together knowledge in international relations and interpersonal skills.
Past Secretaries-General:
2005: Stanley Xiao*
2006: Firas Moosvi*
2007: Linda Dong
2008: Nuwan Rajapakese
2009: Denise Chau
2010: Eve Rindje
2011: Matthew Gu
* as Richmond Model United Nations
Conference Philosophy
When CAHSMUN first started in 2005, our initiative was clear. To combine and unite the minds of youth, and bring young people acquainted to the complexities around the globe. Sure enough, through this one weekend, young adults have been able to open their eyes, increase awareness, and participate in the process of making the world a better place. They have found a place to increase their knowledge of international affairs, practice their public speaking/negotiation skills, and enhance themselves as citizens of the world.
Today, the goals of CAHSMUN are unwavering, and we continue striving to connect young minds. Our aim continues to be bringing delegates together for a rewarding weekend packed with insightful discussion. Since our inception, CAHSMUN has grown to be the largest high school conference in Western Canada, and continues to attract students of all backgrounds. We continue to invite students from other parts of the country, and other parts of the world, to connect with similarly-minded peers and to understand the world in which we live.
SECRETARIAT
The CAHSMUN Secretariat is a group of high school students in Metro Vancouver who, with the support of the Board of Directors, organizes the conference each year. Individually and collectively, they have substantial Model UN experience at the high school level.
Sunny Huang
Secretary General
Sunny is thrilled to serve as the Secretary-General for CAHSMUN 2012. She was first introduced to Model United Nations in the seventh grade and has enjoyed being a part of it ever since. Having grown up in Shanghai, she has had the opportunity to attend many international conferences, some of which include THIMUN Singapore and MYMUN in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In her spare time, she enjoys working with non-profit organizations, writing news pieces for publications, and cheering on the Vancouver Canucks. She is confident that through the combined efforts of the secretariat and staff that CAHSMUN 2012 will be both an educational and enjoyable experience for all.
Amy Lu
Deputy Secretary-General (Internal)
A senior at Little Flower Academy, Amy is a happy mun-er who has developed a passion for exploring and debating about global issues and their impact on the world. She has had the exciting opportunity to attend many MUNs such as NHSMUN 2011 in New York City and is looking forward to the Harvard World Congress MUN 2012 in Brussels, Belgium. At school, Amy is a dedicated member of the philanthropy club, OWOH, and peer mediators. And outside of school, she loves to work with and fundraise for many non-profit organizations. When she takes time out of all these activities to have a life, she enjoys baking cupcakes, swimming, watching Friends, and various other -ings. Amy is excited to serve as the Deputy Secretary General Internal for CAHSMUN 2012 and is confident that this experience will be a memorable one for all.
Hwan Jeon
Deputy Secretary-General (External)
Hwan first became involved with model United Nations after being invited to observe a session of UBCMUN several years prior to entering high school. After entering high school, his interest and involvement in model United Nations helped him become one of the key members of the MUN club at Fraser Heights Secondary School during its infancy. Since then, he has participated in numerous conferences around the world, serving as both a delegate and as a staff. When he is not passionately debating at these conferences, Hwan can be found globejetting, reading a physics book underneath an apple tree, pondering about the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything, and jumping off a helicopter into the beautiful and snowy arms of various mountains around the world. Oh, and Hwan is very excited to be part of the CAHSMUN 2012 team and looks forward to creating the benchmark for future MUN conferences worldwide.
Marco Wong
Director-General
Marco is a senior at Semiahmoo Secondary in Surrey. Though he was introduced to Model UN in Grade 10, Marco has been involved in a number of conferences as a delegate, staff and secretariat member. Through his experiences with Model UN, he has come to learn many life skills such as diplomacy and compromise. In his free time, Marco enjoys shooting hoops, watching movies and playing the trombone. He is extremely excited to serve as your Director General for CAHSMUN 2012, and hopes to help this conference reach its full potential.
Anika Lee
Chief of Staff
Anika Lee is a grade 12 IB student at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School. She has been involved in MUN since grade 8 and fell in love with it instantly. She also enjoys playing ultimate, skiing, and playing the piano. In her spare time, Anika likes to watch movies, go shopping, and eat out with her friends. She is delighted to serve on CAHSMUN’s secretariat as Chief of Staff this year and wishes that all delegates have the same incredible experience of MUN as she had.
Aleksandra Rahman
Undersecretary-General of Delegate Affairs 1
Aleksandra is a grade 12 student at Little Flower Academy. She has been a part of Model United Nations since grade 10 and received numerous recognitions. She has attended many conferences locally and internationally but has to say that CAHSMUN is by far her most memorable conference. Her interests in Model UN have reinforced her love for traveling and learning about different cultures and languages. You may find her listening in on the United Nations Development Program debate during the conference, her favourite committee. She hopes to make her grad year as memorable as possible being involved with CASHMUN, ballet, and other activities around her community and school.
Yoo Ra Kang
Undersecretary-General of Delegate Affairs 2
Yoo Ra Kang has been actively involved in Model United Nations since the ninth grade. She attended conferences both internationally and locally and has enjoyed every moment of her MUN experience. Other than being a part of this exciting circle, she has other interests. On a rainy day, she could cuddle up in her couch all day watching movies. She plays basketball and also has a passion in swimming/lifeguarding. Being the founder and current head delegate of the MUN delegation from Pinetree Secondary School, she hopes that her experiences can help the organizing team of CAHSMUN this year to make this the best conference Vancouver has yet seen.
Zach Hauser
Undersecretary-General of Committees
Zach Hauser is a Grade 11 student at St. George’s School. Ever since he was hooked by a VYMUN in Grade 7 -where some sort of clerical error, he assumes, landed the 12-year old, first time delegate as a veto power on the UNSC, he has spent far too much time on Model UN. Although his first CAHSMUN was only last year, he enjoyed the crisis committee so much that he could hardly not return. He is pleased to serve as CAHSMUN's USG of Committees, and looks forward to meeting an inordinate number of delegates at the conference.
Jessica Pan
Undersecretary-General of Finances
Jessica is a senior at Sir Winston Churchill. She’s still a little green to the world of MUN, but she makes up for that with her willingness to learn and her genuine interest in international affairs—especially in international business. Another aspect of MUN that intrigues her is the chance for delegates to debate about relevant and important global issues. She spends a lot of her time experimenting with recipes, sketching random things that fascinate her, and kicking back to classical music. Jessica is proud to be serving on the secretariat, and is certain that CAHSMUN 2012 will be an unforgettable experience.
Yue Lu
Undersecretary-General of Marketing 1
A senior at U-Hill Secondary, Yue has done numerous MUNs in Vancouver, across the continent, and around the world. Passionate about IR and politics, he is very well self-indulged in his hypothetical ideal society, and tends to bring this dream everywhere including MUN. In his natural habitat, Yue can be found reading philosophy, attempting to beat himself in chess, playing the violin while trying to accompany himself with feet on the piano, chasing after Frisbees, and conducting small scale chemistry experiments in his room. Yue is honoured and thrilled to serve as the USG Marketting l for CAHSMUN, and looks forward to work with Aaron bring delegates to the biggest CAHSMUN conference yet.
Aaron Wong
Undersecretary-General of Marketing 2
Aaron is an ambitious grade 12 student attending Magee Secondary School. Passionate about world events and community development, Aaron founded Magee’s first MUN club and led more than twenty delegates to CAHSMUN. Aside from MUN, Aaron is avidly involved in student council, sports, choir, and volunteerism. Last year, Aaron founded the OneMatch Stem cell Awareness Campaign within Magee where he recruited over one hundred students and teachers to register for OneMatch to be stem cell donors. Aaron is very excited to be a part of the 2012 Secretariat and will work hard to make this year’s conference a huge success!
Kamiliya Akkouche
Undersecretary-General of Sponsorship
Kamiliya Akkouche is currently a senior at Hugh Mcroberts Secondary school in Richmond B.C. Kamiliya has always been enveloped by the political passion, multiculturalism and heated global debate that Model United Nations emulates. Aside from having been a part of the MUN world for a year and a half now, Kamiliya extensively volunteers with a variety of youth-based humanitarian organizations such as World Vision and Me to We, as well as holds head positions on the executive teams of her school’s Social Justice and MUN clubs. As means of relaxation, Kamiliya enjoys travelling, the piano, or rereading the Harry Potter series. She profoundly hopes and anticipates that her experience living in countries like the UAE and Ukraine in Eastern Europe, as well as her manic desire to organize and achieve will fulfill and benefit this year’s CAHSMUN 2012 as USG of Sponsorship.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors assumes the legal personality of CAHSMUN, establishes goals for future growth, and maintains continuity between each conference.
MD, McMaster University 2013
M. Health-Economics, University of Queensland 2011
MD, University of Queensland 2015
MA, University of Ottawa 2011
MSc, University of London 2013
As part of our mandate to foster leadership, we are proud to announce that Vidhu Pasricha and Vyas Saran will serve on the Board of Directors for the 2011-2012 period. Vidhu and Vyas have extensive experiences at CAHSMUN and other conferences and will bring their unique insights to CAHSMUN 2012.