SECRETARIAT AND DEPARTMENT STAFF
UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF POLITICAL AFFAIRSMATTHEW ABLONDI
Matthew is a Junior at Boston College majoring in Physics and Mathematics. He is originally from central Arkansas and has participated in Model UN since his sophomore year of high school. At EagleMUNC X he was the Co-Chair for the World Health Organization and served as the Deputy Under-Secretary-General of Political Affairs last year. In addition to USGPA, Matthew is a part of BC Model UN as the Secretary of Programming. In his spare time, Matthew enjoys attending sports events, going disc golfing, and watching movies.
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DEPUTY OF POLITICAL AFFAIRSANIELLA ZASLAVSKY
Aniella is a Junior at Boston College studying Political Science and Philosophy. She is from New York City and has been involved in Model UN since her junior year of high school. She began her EagleMUNC career at EagleMUNC X where she was co-chair of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. At EagleMUNC XI, she was Director of the 1954 Árbenz Cabinet, the Japanese Reconstruction Agency, and UNESCO. At BC, Aniella is a member of the Slavic Club and an Editor for Dianoia, BC’s Philosophy Journal. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, making playlists, and reading.
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DEPUTY OF POLITICAL AFFAIRSGRACE SULLIVAN
Grace is a Sophomore at Boston College majoring in Political Science and Studio Art with a minor in International Studies. As a born and raised Bostonian, she began her Model UN journey in her sophomore year of high school, attending a number of local conferences. Previously, she acted as a co-chair for EagleMUNC XI in Biden’s Social Media Governance Board, and is thrilled to work as a co-deputy for EagleMUNC XII. During her free time, Grace enjoys creating music, experimenting with paints, and exploring unseen parts of Boston.
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POLITICAL AFFAIRS DIRECTORS
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Team 1 DirectorLILY BOYD
Lily is a Sophomore at Boston College majoring in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. She also has a minor in Religion and American Public Life, and she plans to add a minor in Education. Lily is originally from the heart of New York City. She joined EagleMUNC last year as a chair, and is looking forward to her new role of director. At BC she serves on the executive board of BC’s Model UN team and writes for The Heights, BC’s independent newspaper. Outside of school Lily enjoyed exploring Boston, attending concerts, and spending time with her friends. She is so excited for EagleMUNC XII!
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TEAM 2 DIRECTORLINDSAY MEIER
Lindsay is a Sophomore at Boston College majoring in Political Science and Economics. She is originally from Cadillac, Michigan. She began her Model UN career in her freshman year of college through BC Model UN. At EagleMUNC XI, Lindsay was a simulations staffer, and is incredibly excited for EagleMUNC XII and the amazing committees it brings. Outside of Model UN Lindsay serves in the Undergraduate Government of Boston College, plays on the women’s club soccer team, volunteers with Every Bite Counts, and is a member of Gratia Plena.
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TEAM 3 DIRECTORANNIE LI
Annie is a Junior at Boston College majoring in Economics with minors in English and International Studies. She is from Westwood, MA. She did Model UN throughout high school and chaired a crisis committee at her high school’s annual conference in her senior year. She really enjoyed her MUN experience up until college, so she joined EagleMUNC in her freshman year and chaired the Boston School Committee. Last year, at EagleMUNC XI, she was the Director for the Medieval China, Alaska Constitutional Convention, and Union for the Mediterranean committees. At BC, she is also involved with the student newspaper, the Economics Association, and research with the Political Science Department. In her free time she enjoys reading, creative writing, and swimming.
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TEAM 4 DIRECTORTANG LUAN
Tang is a Junior at Boston College majoring in Political Science and Economics with a minor in Russian. She is originally from Beijing, China. She has participated in Model UN since high school and is a member of the BC Model UN team. She was the co-chair for HUAC at EagleMUNC X and the chair for Medieval China at EagleMUNC XI. At BC, she is also involved in the parliamentary debate team. In her free time, Tang enjoys watching horror movies, traveling, and reading Russian literature (in an English translation for now, hopefully in Russian in the future).
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TEAM 5 DIRECTORAHURA SHADFAR
Hailing from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, Ahura is a Senior studying Political Science and International Relations at Boston College. He has participated in Model UN since high school. At EagleMUNC X Ahura was the co-chair for the Arctic Council and at EagleMUNC XI he was the Director for the World Cocoa Foundation, UNSC, and the Arab League. Ahura has been recognized as a Dean’s Scholar in his academic pursuits and currently serves as the president of the Students for Service Members campus organization. He is a leading member of the Naval ROTC unit in Boston, and is on track to commission as a U.S. Naval Officer upon graduation. In his free time, Ahura is an avid sailor, skier, and hiker. He is very excited to return to his previous role as Team 5 director one last time!
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TEAM 6 DIRECTORMATT DENEEN
Matt is a Junior at Boston College majoring in Finance and Political Science and minoring in Philosophy. He is from Windsor, CT, and was president of his high school’s MUN club. During EagleMUNC X, Matt got involved as a simulation staffer, and this past year, was the Director for the Greek Pantheon and the Ad-Hoc committee at EagleMUNC XI. This year, he is excited to reprise his role as Director. Besides Model UN, he serves as a trip leader for Boston College Outdoors Adventures and works on campus at the gym. Matt loves to explore the outdoors, whether it be fishing, hiking, or camping. He is excited to get to work for EagleMUNC XII!
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TEAM 7 Co-DIRECTORPATRICK CRISE
Patrick is a Junior at Boston College majoring in Economics and International Studies with a concentration in Conflict and Cooperation. He’s originally from Fairfield, Connecticut. Patrick started his Model UN career at Boston College as a sim staffer at EagleMUNC X and served as the chair of the International Court of Justice EagleMUNC XI. Outside of Model UN, Patrick is a member of Boston College Outdoor Adventures, a member of the Student Martial Arts Club, and writes for the Gusto magazine, BC’s food-themed literary journal.
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TEAM 7 CO-DIRECTORZACK COUZENS
Zack is a Junior at Boston College majoring in Political Science and minoring in American Studies on the pre-law track. He is originally from Westchester, New York, and started Model UN in his sophomore year of high school. Zack was the chair of the Assembly of India at EagleMUNC X and the Director of Biden’s Social Media Governance Board and the International Court of Justice at EagleMUNC XI. He is also the Secretary of Delegations for BC Model UN. Outside of Model UN, Zack enjoys clubs and activities such as College Democrats, beach trips, debating politics with friends, and exploring Boston on the T. He cannot wait for delegates to come up with solutions to climate change, resolve the Troubles, and fix the MBTA at EagleMUNC XII!
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