Head Chair: Hannah Liao
Hi everyone! I’m Hannah, a ninth grader at Asia American International Academy (AAIA). It’s my utmost honor to serve as the Head Chair of DISMUN IX’s General Assembly 1. This will be my 17th conference and second time chairing. Through MUN, I found my voice and my love for diplomacy, inspiring me to engage more deeply in global issues. I enjoy
participating in debate tournaments and MUN conferences. Besides academics, I’m also really passionate about design, drawing, and
reading, which is what I spend most of my free time doing. Here is my email: hannah.liao.30018@aaia.ntpc.edu.tw, feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding the issues! Lastly, I can’t wait to see you all in November!
Co-Chair: Julian Chen
Hello Delegates!
I’m Julian Chen, a junior at Hsinchu International School, and I’m honoured to serve as your Co-Chair for this year’s DISMUN IX. I’ve attended 8 conferences, but DISMUN IX is the first conference I have ever chaired, so I’m looking very forward to the experience!
Some of my hobbies include bodybuilding, playing instruments such as guitar, and bouldering. Feel free to contact me if you have any issues or questions with the topic! I can be contacted at my email address: julianchen244@gmail.com or my instagram: @i4njul_
GA1-A
Head Chair: Joseph Lee
Hi Delegates,
I am Joseph Lee, a junior at Dominican International School (DIS), and it is my utmost pleasure to serve as the Head Chair of the General Assembly 1-B at DISMUN IX.
If you come into DISMUN wondering about how many amendments you'll pass, how many speeches you'll make, and how many times you can leave someone speechless with difficult POIs, you are worried about the wrong thing. I used to be that delegate who always wanted to speak the most and pass the most amendments, but by chasing speaker points, I blinded myself from other aspects of MUN. MUN is a place for delegates to develop skills. Whether that skill is collaboration during lobbying sessions, quick thinking while answering POIs, or persuasion by making speeches, MUN provides delegates with a platform to achieve all of that. While it may be tempting to worry about speaker points, it is important to remember that MUN is much more than what happens in the committee rooms. It is about addressing issues, communicating effectively, and collaborating with one another.
I look forward to seeing you all at DISMUN IX. For questions, please contact me via email at (2100077@dishs.tp.edu.tw).
Co-Chair: Nicole Lin
Hello! I am Nichole Lin, and I am a sophomore at Kang Chiao International School Linkou Campus (KCISLK). I am glad to serve as your co-chair at GA1 of this year's DISMUN. This is my 15th conference, my 6th time as a student officer, and my 5th time chairing.
I started my MUN journey in seventh grade. At first, I lacked a lot of confidence to go up to the podium because I was scared that people were going to judge what I say and how I speak. However, I soon realized that MUN is not only about debating, and definitely not a competition. For me, MUN is about the process of collaboration between people that helps us realize that we are working towards the same goal. It has become more like a hobby to me, rather than just a conference. Therefore, make friends and have fun. You will realize that the people around you are more similar to you than you imagined.
Besides MUN, I have a lot of other hobbies. First of all, I enjoy reading, with most of them being thrillers and romantasies. So if you read similar books as me, we will have a lot to talk about. I also enjoy karaoke, even though my voice cracks a lot. If you have any questions or you just simply want to talk to me, feel free to approach me!