Board XXX
Hansika Baldwa, President
Having completed the Foundations’ EuroMUN prep track, I've emerged empowered and brimming with newfound confidence in my diplomatic and negotiation abilities. The prep track, a core tenet of the Foundation, embodies the competitiveness of MUN while also fostering the collaborative nature of the debate. The guidance from the Board has been instrumental in my personal growth, and the support from my mentor became a source of inspiration to ensure I make a meaningful impact wherever I go. The Leiden MUN Foundation's commitment to cultivating excellence in its delegates pushes them to embrace the challenges and opportunities that come with MUN in a transformative experience. My journey personally has sparked a fire within me to pay it forward and my aspiration as a delegate trainer for the 29th Board is to impart the readiness and enthusiasm I've gained to future delegations, fostering a community of confident and passionate students.
Lucas O’Connell, Treasurer
When I first began the IEUMUN prep track in 2023 I didn’t anticipate the impact which it would have on the rest of my life, both academically and otherwise. The Leiden MUN Foundation not only instills its delegates with valuable skills to succeed in a conference setting, but also with the ability to tackle any challenge with a diplomatic and resolution-based approach. What I’ve learnt is that if you trust the process, follow the guidance of your PDP mentor, and contribute as much as you can in mock sessions, your development as a public speaker is guaranteed. As the treasurer, I aim to provide delegates with the best possible experience in the conference itself, and help them get the most out of what the foundation has to offer.
Diego Sandoval Navarro, Vice President
The Leiden MUN Foundation’s mission to raise passionate individuals towards making the most out of their voices inspired me to join the board to carry on with a legacy I felt identified with. Being a part of the Foundation has become an irreplaceable experience in my career that has allowed me to grow both professionally by teaching delegates and personally by learning from them. In retrospect to my previous experiences in the debate world, Leiden MUN made it clear to me that it is not all about academics but ambition, passion, confidence, and professionalism likewise. As a delegate trainer I strive to pass on these values to future delegations.
Greta Heukamp,
Promotions and Acquisitions Officer
My MUN journey began with the IEUMUN conference in Madrid. Joining the delegation for IEUMUN 2023 without much prior MUN experience was initially challenging, but with the support of my PDP, I grew more and more confident in the MUN setting. As a delegate, surrounded by peers and my PDP who believed in my capabilities, they ignited my passion for MUN and inspired me to continue this experience as part of the board. Now, as the promotion and acquisition officer, I am dedicated to communicating the foundation's mission in person and on our socials. I am excited to help individuals find their voices through effective training and support during the prep track. This journey has not only sharpened my debating skills but has also empowered me to be a driving force, fostering confidence in others.
Pieter Mauritz, Head Delegate Trainer
The Leiden MUN Foundation and my participation in the Harvard and EuroMUN prep tracks marked my first encounter with the world of MUN. Though feeling challenged in this new environement, I soon developed a profound passion for the world of MUN. Throughout the preparatory track and conference experiences, I was not only taught about the skills of debating, negotiating and lobbying but grew immensely as an individual, finding confidence in my ability to express myself. As a board member and delegate trainer, I now hope to be able to contribute to this journey of future delegates, guiding them in taking on new challenges and finding their voice, while making meaningful and lasting memories and connections along the way.
Noa-Lynn Gilliaert,
Delegate Trainer
Interestingly, finding your voice is just the beginning of what the Leiden MUN Foundation truly offers. It's about discovering so much more: your confidence, the ability to command space, the freedom to be creative, the art of connecting with like-minded individuals, and becoming part of a close-knit community where strangers quickly become dear friends. Without prior MUN experience, I dove headfirst into my first prep track as soon as I started university. Reflecting on my journey through the IEUMUN and Harvard National Prep Track, I see a half-year filled with some of my most cherished memories. It was the ideal way to complement my studies in international relations, while also honing the soft skills that ultimately helped me secure an internship. Now, as I step into the role of delegate trainer, I am excited to guide students in finding their unique voices, whatever form that may take, and to ensure MUN inspires them as profoundly as it has inspired me.
Susanna Koppe,
Delegate Trainer
Applying to the IEUMUN preparatory track, having no experience in the Model United Nations and just starting my first year of university, felt like a big step. It was one of the best decisions I made that year, having met the most driven, hardworking and passionate people. Working together with such delegates during the IEUMUN and HNMUN preparatory tracks has taught me so much, from the issues concerning the United Nations, to cooperating with other delegates and voicing my own ideas clearly and confidently. The help and support of my personal mentors has been crucial for me, and has made me able to express arguments and opinions in a persuasive manner. Their help and the community of which I am happy to be a part of, inspired me to become a member of the board as Delegate Trainer. I look forward to working with delegates to push their limits, increase their confidence, and to find their talents and qualities in Model United Nations.
Board XXVIII
President: Claudia Pilli
Vice President: Enzo Fong
Treasurer: Yosup Shin
Promotions and Acquisitions Officer: Greta Heukamp
Delegate Trainer: Leonie Fiebich
Delegate Trainer: Hansika Baldwa
Delegate Trainer: Diego Sandoval Navarro
Board XXVII
President: Marieke de Vries
Vice President: Claudia Pilli
Treasurer: Yosup Shin
Promotions and Acquisitions Officer: Daniel Khan Gutierrez de la Roza
Head Delegate Trainer: Eduardo Koller
Delegate Trainer: Enzo Fong
Delegate Trainer: Jean Devaux
Board XXVI
President: Nicklas Ron
Vice President: Marieke de Vries
Treasurer: Josue Cedeno Perlaza
Promotions and Acquisitions Officer: Daniel Khan Gutierrez de la Roza
Head Delegate Trainer: Eduardo Koller
Delegate Trainer: Claudia Pilli
XXV
President: Donovan Mueller
Vice President: Nicklas Ron
Treasurer: Josue Cedeno Perlaza
Promotions and Acquisitions Officer: Nora Patricia Schobesberger
Delegate Trainer: Eduardo Koller
Delegate Trainer: Artjom Gavryshev
Delegate Trainer: Marieke de Vries (missing in the picture)