Mert ozen
Head of the Turkish Committee
Mert is a first-year student at Sciences Po Paris, Menton Campus. He plans to major in Economy & Society in his second year. This year, he will be serving as the Head of the Turkish Committee.
Originally from Türkiye, Mert grew up in Dubai. Despite never having lived in Türkiye, his attachment to his homeland has remained strong. Growing up in Dubai exposed him to a wide range of political opinions and perspectives. His interest in global affairs was sparked by the political turmoil in his own country.
Mert’s MUN journey began in 2022, when he attended his first conference. Since then, he has participated in several conferences as a delegate and chair and has also served within the secretariat. Outside of academics, Mert enjoys cycling, watching movies, and reading history.
He is excited to make MEDMUN 2026 a fun and memorable experience for all.
Ghali Benjelloun
Crisis Committee
Ghali Benjelloun was born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco. Currently a first-year student in the English track at Sciences Po Paris – Menton Campus, he has been deeply involved in Model United Nations for over seven years. His MUN journey began at the age of twelve and has since taken him to conferences across the world — from The Hague to Menton and New York — where he developed strong skills in diplomacy, negotiation, and leadership. Ghali has served in various capacities, including delegate, chair, and now Head of the Crisis Committee at MEDMUN. Passionate about international relations, he strives to create discussions that are not only intellectually stimulating but also enjoyable and full of the spontaneous, funny moments that make MUN truly unforgettable. Ghali looks forward to making this year’s Crisis Committee dynamic, challenging, and fun.
Rym Goura
Head of Online Committees
Rym Goura is a first-year student at Sciences Po Paris, studying on the Menton campus. Of French and Algerian heritage, she grew up in Lyon, where her passion for international relations and global governance began.
She has been involved in Model United Nations since high school, gaining experience as a delegate, chair, and organizer. Committed to making MUN accessible, Rym founded an online MUN club to allow students from diverse backgrounds to engage with international issues regardless of location.
Continuing this work, she will serve as the Head of Online Committees for MEDMUN 2026, aiming to enhance inclusivity by creating more spaces for dialogue and ensuring wider participation in debates on pressing global challenges.
Her academic interests include migration studies, human rights law, and the role of international organizations in peacebuilding. She is thrilled to be part of MEDMUN 2026 and looks forward to making this year’s edition a memorable and enriching experience for all participants.
Claire Olivier
Crisis Strategist
Claire Oliver is a first-year student at Sciences Po Paris, Menton Campus, in the English track and is part of the UC Berkeley Dual Degree. She is pursuing a degree in Political Science & Political Economy. She was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah which does not have a model UN, so this will be her first experience not only in an MUN setting, but also as a Crisis Strategist. Claire has hopes to work in international politics and economics in the future and looks forward to getting real-world experience through MUN.
Émilie Pezet
Journalist
Emilie Pezet is a second-year student at Sciences Po Paris on the Menton campus, where she explores political humanities across the Mediterranean and the wider MENA region. A longtime news nerd, she’s watched thousands of documentaries and devoured newspapers, which sparked a deep interest in how stories shape politics around the Mediterranean and beyond.
After serving as Head of the French Court at MEDMUN 2025, Emilie is supporting the conference in a new way this year: as a journalist. Her work focuses on clear, accessible writing: news recaps that track developments across the MENA region, crisp articles covering MEDMUN events, and explainers that bring general knowledge on the MENA region to a wider audience. She aims to connect what happens in debate rooms with what matters outside them.
Within MEDMUN, Emilie wants her pieces to live where people actually read: the website, social channels, and any print the team puts out. Her goals are simple: help delegates follow the action and make the richness of Mediterranean perspectives easy to grasp for first timers and seasoned MUNers alike.
Vivi Engebrigtsen
Crisis Strategist
Vivi Engebrigtsen is a first-year student at Sciences Po Paris, studying political science and humanities on the Menton campus. She is especially passionate about human rights research and environmental justice, and aspires to work within human rights law. This year, she will be working as a Crisis strategist for MEDMUN.
Though Vivi was born and raised in Oslo, Norway, her interest in international relations eventually drove her to attend an international school in Germany. There, she discovered MUN and eventually became co-leader of her school's MUN club, organising committees and teaching MUN procedure. This year, she is excited to work with the Crisis format and contribute to delivering dynamic and rewarding experiences for all delegates.
Elssy Mena
Crisis Strategist
Elssy Mena is a first-year student at SciencesPo Paris, Menton Campus, enrolled in the English track as part of a Dual Degree with the University of British Columbia. She will pursue a degree in Political Science and International Relations and obtain a Bachelor of Arts from each institution. Elssy was born and raised in Washington D.C. and this will be her first experience in a professional MUN setting, where she will be part of the Crisis Committee. Elssy hopes to pursue a career in diplomacy with a particular focus on conflict resolution.
Aliyah moore
Head of Brand Image & Design
Lilia is a first-year student at Sciences Po Menton (French track) with French–Moroccan nationality, born and raised in France, inspired by Moroccan roots. She leads MEDMUN’s visual identity, where color grading counts as a love language and a soundtrack can solve diplomatic crises (well, almost). Bilingual in Spanish, fluent in English, and conversant in Darija, she enjoys switching codes as easily as palettes.
Grandparents who served at the Moroccan Embassy sparked her fascination with diplomacy; today, environmental diplomacy is her north star. While she missed the high-school MUN wave, her first simulation at Sciences Po hooked her fast : expect her back in committee soon, ready to dive in !
Beyond pixels, her credo is simple: aesthetics serving meaning, design carrying the message, and a MEDMUN identity true to who we are.
Célia pereira
Head of Delegate Involvement and Innovation
Célia Pereira is a first-year student at Sciences Po Paris, Menton Campus. As a Franco-Portuguese student, she grew up in a multicultural environment, fostering a deep appreciation for international dialogue and cultural diversity.
Her passion for diplomacy and international relations emerged early, and throughout her high school years, Célia actively participated in two Model United Nations conferences, serving as a lawyer at the International Court of Justice. This experience solidified her commitment to human rights, with a particular focus on protecting persecuted minorities.
As Head of Delegate Involvement and Innovation at MEDMUN, Célia strives to foster an inclusive atmosphere where each delegate can participate fully and contribute meaningfully to the debates. She is committed to ensure that this year’s conference leaves a lasting impact on all participants.
Benedetta di scala
Crisis Strategist
Benedetta Di Scala is a first-year student at Sciences Po Paris, Campus of Menton, enrolled in the English program. Born and raised in Italy, she has lived in several cities across the country and spent a year abroad in Wales at a boarding school, an experience that deepened her interest in cultural exchange and international understanding. Fluent in four languages, Benedetta also has a strong interest in international security, global cooperation, and humanitarian action. Although MEDMUN marks her first experience with Model United Nations, and with a Crisis Committee, she is eager to witness the dynamics of global diplomacy and negotiation firsthand. As a Crisis Committee Staffer for this edition, she looks forward to contributing to the fast-paced environment of crisis diplomacy and gaining insight into the complexities of international decision-making.
Antonio Jose Navarro lim
Head of Crisis Committee
Antonio Jose Navarro Lim is a first-year student on the SciencesPo Paris-Columbia University Dual BA Program—currently enrolled in the Menton Campus. Spanish and Korean, Antonio was raised in the midst of two different cultures—a context which piqued his interest into MUN. Over the course of his secondary career, he chaired, organized and won several awards at major MUN conferences on the Korean peninsula.
Now, as one of MEDMUN’s Crisis Directors, Antonio plans to harness his past contributions to ensure a successful and engaging conference for delegates. More generally, Antonio’s interests lie across various fields, from the fine arts to historical accounts, and as a staff member, he’ll be sure to push delegates to think of the various questions they’ll face in a similarly multidisciplinary way!
Zoé isbled
Head of Regional Sponsorships
Zoé Isbled is a second-year student at Sciences Po Paris, on the Menton campus, where she is majoring in Politics and Government. This year, she is thrilled to be serving as Head of Regional Sponsorships for MEDMUN 2026.
Born in Cognac, Zoé grew up between France and Italy, at the crossroads of cultures. Driven by curiosity, she developed a strong interest in the intertwined dynamics that shape both countries and, more broadly, the Mediterranean region.
She made her entry into the world of Model United Nations last year, as a delegate in the Italian committee of MEDMUN 2025. Fascinated by the impressive organization and logistics of the conference, she is now eager to contribute from behind the scenes.
Alongside her associative commitments and her passion for constitutional law, Zoé aspires to work in international cultural cooperation, combining her love of discovery, exchange and multilingual environments.
This year, she is dedicated to building meaningful partnerships and securing funding, contributing to make MEDMUN 2026 an outstanding and high-quality experience.
Alexandros Panigirtzoglou
Head of the Spanish Committee
Alexandros Panigirtzoglou is a first-year student at Sciences Po Paris on the Menton campus. Of Spanish and Greek background but raised in London, Alex has always grown up in a multicultural environment that fostered a strong interest in international perspectives.
With a passion for history and languages, Alex enjoys exploring how culture and identity influence political debates and international cooperation. Having first discovered Model United Nations during high school, they are excited to build on that experience by contributing to MEDMUN at a higher level. Fluent in four languages, Alex looks forward to bringing this enthusiasm for communication and cultural exchange to the conference.
As Head of the Spanish Committee, Alex is eager to welcome delegates, encourage lively and thoughtful debate, and help make this edition of MEDMUN both engaging and memorable.
Nour zarrouk Vauthier
Head of Speakers
Nour is a first-year student at Sciences Po Paris, on the campus of Menton. Born in Cartago, Tunisia, she grew up in a traditionally diplomatic setting. With a French mother and a Tunisian father, she witnessed firsthand the social and political undercurrents of the Arab Spring, which sparked her passion for diplomacy and Model United Nations.
Throughout high school, she participated in multiple committees, most recently serving as a delegate of Morocco at Harvard Model United Nations 2025, strengthening her desire to pursue the MUN journey.
Today, she is delighted to serve as Head of Speakers at MEDMUN. She draws on both her personal background and her experience to design formats, select speakers and ensure that discussions are inclusive and intellectually stimulating. She believes that meaningful conferences are built on thoughtful moderation and clear structure.
Fluent in French, English, and Arabic, with additional knowledge of Spanish and Norwegian, her interests lie at the intersection of North Africa and Europe, with a particular focus on political transitions, gender equality, and environmental justice. Beyond her academic and involvement, she enjoys exploring multilingual literature and audiovisual storytelling.
Nour is eager to shape MEDMUN into a space where young delegates not only hone their diplomatic skills but also learn to listen and approach problems from multiple perspectives.
Asia hajj chehade
Head of External Delegations
Asia is a first-year student at Sciences Po Paris, Campus de Menton. She was born and raised in Lebanon before moving to France in 2020 to pursue her academic goals. Growing up in Lebanon, at the heart of a region marked by political instability and humanitarian crises, she witnessed firsthand how decisions at local, national, and regional levels mould people’s lives in unpredicted ways.
The daily realities of life amid humanitarian strife across the region have shaped her understanding of the practical effects of politics, as well as her compassion for the light of the people affected. These formative experiences spurred her initial interest in human rights and international relations.
Drawn by the chance to translate awareness into collaborative discourse, she has been involved in Model United Nations since the beginning of high school. She turned her thoughts to the human aspect of international politics, focusing on how policies affect various communities and societies in flux.
Her appreciation for engaging with others and sharing meaningful experiences is what makes her, as Head of External Delegations, truly delighted to welcome delegates to another exciting edition of MEDMUN.
Bianca Barchiesi
Head of Italian committee
Bianca Barchiesi is a first-year student at the Menton Campus of Sciences Po. She comes from a small town in Italy and speaks Italian, English, German, and French. She is very passionate about philosophy, law, and politics, and she discovered the world of Model United Nations at a very young age. Since then, she has participated in numerous conferences, taking on the roles of delegate, chair, and board member. This year marks her fourth edition of MEDMUN, and she is more than thrilled to be joining the organizational team for the first time.
As Head of the committee, she looks forward to creating a space where participants can explore complex questions in a constructive environment for debate. Being passionate about history, she hopes to bring the subject to the heart of this year’s Italian committee, and she is eager to see participants engage critically, creatively, and collaboratively.
Andrea tersa verdesoto
Head of Operations
Andrea is a first-year student at the Euro-Mediterranean campus of Sciences Po Paris, where she is doing the Bachelor of Arts, Minor Mediterranean and Middle East. Born and raised in Madrid, Spain, but with a multicultural background focused on the Mediterranean, cultivated her interest for international relations in the region. Having attended an international school, Andrea has always understood the global scope at which political, social and economic issues should be addressed, which she was able to briefly put into practice during her participation in her school’s MUN.
Outside of MUN, Andrea has a passion for Human Rights and international law, focusing on the efficiency of international institutions in ensuring that the basis of universalism is achieved globally.
This year, she will be serving as the Head of Operations for the Logistics Pole at MEDMUN where she will bring energy and focus to ensure that the conference is met to the standards sought out by its participants.
Lili Bazargan
Head of Partnerships
Lili Bazargan is a first-year student at Sciences Po Paris, studying social sciences at the Menton campus. Born and raised in California in an Iranian family, she grew up navigating to distinct parts of her identity, which sparked her deep interest in the dynamics of the Middle East and North Africa region.
Her Model United Nations journey started in high school, where she moved from delegate to chair and later Co-Secretary General, leading a team of 80 delegates to regional and national conferences. This leadership role solidified her commitment to nurturing political literacy and collaboration across diverse perspectives.
As Head of Partnerships in the Projects Pole for MEDMUN's 14th edition, Lili looks forward to expanding the association's connections on campus and forming important relationships with other Model UN organizations worldwide. She hopes the relationships she fosters between MEDMUN and other groups transcends simply the transactional and serves to create long lasting connections.
Beyond academics, Lili is passionate about stories. Whether through literature, music, or capturing moments with friends on her digital camera, Lili views stories as powerful tools for building understanding across cultures.
Lili is excited for the year to come and is committed to strengthening MEDMUN's partnerships both on campus and internationally through constructive dialogue and embracing every opportunity for growth.
Juan Fernando Iasio
Head of Local and Italian Partnerships
Juan Fernando Iasio is a second-year student at Sciences Po Paris, Menton Campus, majoring in Politics and Government. Being Italo-Ecuadorian and having lived twelve years in Italy before arriving in France, his profile fits naturally with the MEDMUN project through his multicultural background and close ties to the Mediterranean.
Interested in social sciences from a young age, thanks to the daily newspapers his grandfather bought, he decided to focus his studies on migration issues, one of the most important political challenges nowadays, whether locally, around the Mediterranean, or internationally. After participating in MEDMUN last year as a delegate in the Italian UNODC committee, he was inspired by the project and is now honored to have joined the logistics team as Head of Local and Italian Partnerships. Together with the entire MEDMUN team, he hopes to organize an unforgettable event for all future participants.
Hippolyte Lardoux-Lamant
Head of Materials
Hippolyte is a first-year student at Sciences Po Paris, Campus de Menton, studying Political Science and International Relations. Born and raised in Paris, he joined MEDMUN in 2025 as Head of Materials within the Logistics Team. After his first MUN at the Lycée Henri IV conference in 2024, he developed a strong interest in Model United Nations and was eager to contribute to their organization.
As Head of Materials, he is committed to ensuring a smooth and professional conference, handling logistics with precision and anticipating the needs of both delegates and staff. He values not only organization but also the human dimension of his role, striving to create a welcoming environment where participants can fully focus on debate and diplomacy.
Outside MEDMUN, he enjoys international relations—particularly the Middle East—as well as sports such as football and tennis, and traveling.