Secretariat
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Deepanshi Kumar
Secretary-General
Deepanshi Kumar is a senior at Maggie Walker and is honored to serve as Secretary General for the 28th iteration of GSMUN. She has been involved with Model UN since fifth grade and has cherished the meaningful debate and cooperation that it fosters in her community. Previously, Deepanshi has served as chair of GSMUN’s prestigious Ad Hoc committee, chair of WHO, vice chair, and has attended GSMUN as a delegate herself. As secretary general, she strives to continue GSMUN’s legacy of community impact and diplomacy. Outside of Model UN, Deepanshi is president of the Red Cross Club, chair of the honor council, co-president of Operation smile, and co-president of Science National Honor society. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, listening to news podcasts, and spending time with her brothers. Deepanshi is absolutely thrilled to meet all the delegates in February and make GSMUN XXVIII an incredible success!
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Sanaya Bothra
Director-General
Sanaya Bothra is a senior at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School and is honored to serve as your Director-General. She has been involved with GSMUN since her freshman year, previously serving as a Vice Chair, Chair, and Crisis Director, and she has participated in Model UN since 6th grade, attending numerous high school and collegiate-level conferences. Outside of school, Sanaya has played viola for eight years and loves to immerse herself in all things science. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking new recipes, and venturing to BJ’s for a pizookie at any hour of the night. She could not be more excited to meet all of the talented delegates in February and make this year’s GSMUN the best yet!
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Alina Laraway
Undersecretary-General for External Communications
Alina Laraway is a junior at Maggie Walker, and can’t wait to serve as your Undersecretary General of External Communications! This is her fourth year participating in GSMUN, and was previously a Crisis Director and Committee Chair. She has also attended numerous high school and college-level conferences with Maggie Walker’s delegation. Besides doing MUN, Alina is a captain of the cross country and distance track team, works as a math tutor, and loves to play piano in her spare time. She is also the co-president of the National Honor Society, SCA Historian, and Historian for the Technology Student Association. Alina is looking forward to meeting all the delegates in February and making GSMUN XXVIII an amazing conference!
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Ethan Roerink
Undersecretary-General for Logistics
Ethan Roerink, a senior at Maggie Walker, is honored to serve as the Undersecretary-General for Logistics in the 28th iteration of GSMUN. This is his fourth year participating in GSMUN; in the past he has served as the Vice Chair of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, the Co-Chair of the World Trade Organization, and the Co-Chair of the House Un-American Activities Committee. Outside of Model UN, Ethan is the Co-President of the Economics and Investment Club, Vice President of the Thomas Jefferson History Honor Society, Treasurer of the National Honor Society, and Co-Coordinator of the Dragon Writing Center for the National English Honor Society. Ethan is also the Co-Captain of the Maggie Walker Golf Team and enjoys researching finance, volunteering, tutoring, and teaching younger children how to play golf. Ethan looks forward to meeting all of the delegates and sponsors this February, and is thrilled for the conference!
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Anushri Ramesh
Director of Press and Publications
In her senior year at Maggie Walker, Anushri Ramesh is honored to serve on the Secretariat for GSMUN XXVI. Anushri has been involved in Model United Nations for eight years, attending conferences and serving as a chair at GSMUN for the past two years. Model UN has been a defining part of her academic journey, shaping her passion for diplomacy, debate, and global issues since middle school. Outside of MUN, Anushri is a softball and basketball player who loves trying out new sports whenever she can. A huge fan of Neymar Jr., she’s been diligently practicing her around the world in her spare time. As a Secretariat member, Anushri hopes to inspire delegates to think critically, lead confidently, and engage in meaningful discussion. She is incredibly excited to make GSMUN XXV a memorable experience for everyone.
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Thomas Short
Chargé d’Affaires
Thomas Short is a senior at Maggie Walker and is excited to serve as the Chargé d’Affaires for GSMUN XXVIII. This is Thomas’s fourth year participating in GSMUN, having served as the Co-Chair of the World Trade Organization and Pokémon, and having served as the Vice-Chair of the Turkish War for Independence. Apart from Model UN, Thomas is a Co-President of the Economics and Investment Club. Thomas plays volleyball and enjoys reading and teaching others about economics and finance. Most importantly, Thomas is looking forward to the upcoming conference!
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Ari Johri
Undersecretary-General for Crisis Simulations
Ari is a senior at Maggie Walker and is honored to serve as your Undersecretary-General of Crisis Simulations for GSMUN XXVIII! He has six years of Model UN experience, in which he has attended several conferences. Ari has previously served as a Crisis Director for Ad hoc and JCC, as well as last year’s Deputy USG of Crisis, and is excited to take on a new role in his fourth GSMUN. Outside of Model UN, Ari is the CEO for Maggie Walker’s Robotics Team and is active in many sports, like cricket and basketball! In his free time, Ari watches the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers, and other Bay Area sports teams, along with listening to all types of music. He can’t wait to meet the delegates this February, and is ready to make this the best GSMUN yet!
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Amy Sun
Undersecretary-General for Specialized Agencies
Amy Sun, a junior at Maggie Walker, is honored to serve as your Undersecretary General of Specialized Committees this year! She has been involved in Model UN since her freshman year, crisis staffing and chairing GSMUN, attending various conferences, and serving as the club’s co-secretary. Outside of MUN, she is a co-captain of the debate team, One Small Step organizer, and Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra violinist. In her free time, she enjoys watching Netflix documentaries, going on long walks, and spending every other spare minute with friends and family. Amy can't wait to meet the delegates and sponsors of GSMUN XXVIII and see what this year’s conference will bring!
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Rewa Totey
Undersecretary-General for General Assemblies
Rewa Totey, a senior at Maggie Walker, is so, so honored and excited to be serving as your Undersecretary-General for General Assemblies! She has been involved with Model UN for 5 years, having attended several high-school and collegiate-level conferences. For GSMUN, she previously served as a crisis staffer and co-chair for the DISEC and NBA Committees. Outside of GSMUN, Rewa is the Co-President of the Model UN Club, Captain of the Bhangra Team, and on the Varsity Volleyball Team. Outside of school, Rewa loves playing the piano, baking, listening to music, or volunteering for Jacob’s Chance. She cannot wait to meet all the delegates and looks forward to yet another amazing GSMUN!
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Anish Aruru
Director of Technology
Anish Aruru is a senior at Maggie Walker Governor’s School and is honored to serve as the Director of Technology for GSMUN XXVIII. He has been involved in Model UN for five years and has previously chaired DISEC and The Hunger Games committees. Outside of Model UN, Anish serves as a chief officer for the Maggie Walker Robotics Team and as a problem lead for the U.S. Association for Young Physicists Tournament Team. Beyond school, he is the founder of Code4Cause, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates free websites for small businesses and community groups in need of digital support. In his free time, Anish has been practicing guitar and enjoys learning new songs, as well as playing football and pickleball, spending time with friends, and listening to rock music. He is thrilled to welcome delegates to GSMUN XXVIII and looks forward to making this year’s conference an unforgettable experience.
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Ousmane Dieng
Director of Charitable Giving
Ousmane Dieng, a Junior at Maggie Walker, is in his third year with Governor’s School MUN. He’s attended close to ten conferences and placed in each one, as well as serving extensively in crisis over the past two years. Besides Model United Nations, Ousmane is a Co-President of ReTech 4 Kids, a local nonprofit working to help bridge the digital divide by providing free devices to underserved children in the RVA area. Ousmane is enchanted by the field of medicine, serving as his school’s Red Cross Treasurer and Future Medical Professionals Club Co-Secretary. He is a Problem Lead for his School’s United States Association for Young Physicists Tournament Team, directing a group of over half a dozen high school researchers on a problem centered around Multi-Bounce Kinematics. In his free time, Ousmane enjoys playing soccer and chess, and loves making goofy memories with his friends on the weekends.
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Priya Kumar
Deputy Undersecretary General for Crisis Simulations
Priya Kumar is a junior at Maggie Walker and is thrilled to be serving as Deputy USG for Crisis Simulations this year! Priya has been involved in Model UN for the last six years, during which she has attended and won gavels at numerous high-school and collegiate conferences. This is her third year with GSMUN, with her having previously worked as a crisis chair and vice-chair and as MUN club co-treasurer. At Maggie Walker, Priya also serves as President and Founder of the MLWGS Women in STEM Club, Vice Chair of the school’s Honor Council, Co-Coordinator of Newtowne Tutoring, a program established to enrich elementary and middle school students in the Greater Richmond area, and as co-secretary of Future Medical Professionals Club. Outside of school, you can find Priya playing the piano, hiking, or playing the NYT Mini. Priya’s looking forward to meeting all the delegates in February and to the best GSMUN yet!
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Conference Sponsors
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Mr. Kyle Rogers
Mr. Rogers is thrilled to begin his second year sponsoring Model UN and his third in the Social Studies department at MLWGS. Prior to joining the Maggie Walker faculty in 2022, he earned master's degrees in history and teaching at VCU and previously taught at Varina High School. He feels honored and excited to advise the dedicated and impressive members of GSMUN as they support a worthy charity and hone their research, public speaking, and leadership skills. As an educator, he feels most passionate about GSMUN's initiative to help students from underserved districts overcome barriers to attending their first conference. Outside of his career, he enjoys hiking, practicing the guitar, and occasionally meeting his goal of reading one book per month.
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Ms. Allison Anthony
Ms. Anthony is in her 9th year at Maggie L. Walker Governor's School and is in her 27th year of teaching overall. She teaches AP Macro- and Microeconomics and Honors US Government. This is her first year of involvement with GSMUN. She previously sponsored the MUN club at Hermitage High School for several years. She looks forward to seeing the delegates compete in their respective roles at conferences this year, and to host the 27th iteration of GSMUN!
Photos by Devansh Kumar