Indiana Model United Nations
Who We Are
Indiana Model United Nations is one of the largest and most well-funded student organizations on campus. We boast the highest-ranked travel team as well as the largest high school conference in the state. Our team is ranked #24 in North America. We have the resources to give you unforgettable experiences, the talent to develop and grow professionally, and the devoted community to begin building your home in Bloomington.
Simulations
In a Model UN simulation, you are assigned a nation to represent as a UN delegate and a UN committee in which you will debate a current, relevant UN topic. You will give speeches and work with other students to find solutions and write "resolutions". At the end, awards are given to the best delegates.
Training & Development
In a simulation, delegates debate using 'Parliamentary Procedure'. Our organization accommodates both those who are already familiar with parliamentary procedure and those brand new to it. Additionally, we hold activities and practices designed to sharpen debating and networking skills.
Travel
Model UN Simulations, or 'Conferences', take place in venues across the country. Our team has travelled to Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, D.C., Boston, Charlottesville, Berkeley, and Montreal with many more trips planned. After member dues, all travel costs are covered by the team.
Meet Our Board of Directors!
Pranav Kurapati
President and Chairman
Pranav is a Junior from Houston, TX, double majoring in Management information Systems in the Kelley school and Healthcare Management and Policy in the O’Neill school. He has been doing MUN for over 7 years; in the past Pranav has served as the Treasurer for the organization, as well as USG of Finance for IndianaMUNC X. Pranav also chaired DISEC during IndianaMUNC IX. Last year, he completed an internship at a consulting firm in Washington D.C. In his free time, he likes watching basketball and Formula 1, and playing badminton! In the future, he plans on working in the field of Healthcare policy or consulting.
Olivia Cutka
Vice President
Olivia is a junior from Valparaiso, Indiana, studying International Studies with certificates in Spanish and French, and a minor in Political Science. This is her 3rd year involved with IndianaMUN, and was the Programming Director for the club and USG of Crisis for IndianaMUNC X last year. Olivia loves to travel and learn languages, having studied abroad in Germany for a year in 2019 with the State Department’s CBYX program and planning to study abroad in France this spring. She also likes lifting at the gym, listening to music, and hanging out with her friends in her free time.
Paige Benner
Secretary-General IndianaMUNC XI
Paige is a senior studying Policy Analysis at the Paul O'Neill School and minoring in Education Policy. She is from Pittsboro, Indiana, and this is her 8th year part of Model UN. Paige is a CLC alumnus and served as the UNHRC chair for IndianaMUN two years ago. She hopes one day you will find her working in education policy for students with disabilities in their transition out of high school. Outside of school, she loves making and selling art, podcasts, puzzles, and crochet.
Shreyas Mishra
Treasurer
Shreyas is a junior from Chicago, IL majoring in Finance, Public Policy Analysis, and Business Analytics, with a minor in Statistics. In the future he hopes to operate a successful entrepreneurial venture. Outside of school, Shreyas thoroughly enjoys track cycling, specialty coffee, and going to the gym.
Dillon Burns
CFO
Dillon Burns is this year’s CFO of IndianaMUN. This is his 6th year of MUN, having started as a freshman in high school. He is a sophomore double majoring in finance and accounting with an economics minor. He is also a member of the ROTC program here at IU! In his free time, Dillon enjoys playing pickleball, working out, reading, trying new restaurants, and skydiving.
Elise Riedinger
Conference Coordinator
Elise is a sophomore studying Law and Public Policy with a minor in Russian and East European Studies. She is in her 2nd year of Russian studies at IU, having recently completed the HLS intensive Summer Language Workshop. This is her 2nd year as a member of Indiana MUN, where she previously vice-chaired the Ad-hoc committee for IndianaMUNC X. Elise is a member of the Hutton Honors College, as well as an alumna of the Civic Leaders Center. She also works as a Student Ambassador for the IU Office of Admissions. Elise loves to travel and spent 3 years living in Bratislava, Slovakia. In her free time, she enjoys baking, going to local coffee shops, and watching Law and Order: SVU.
Lily Nault
Member Educator
Lily is a sophomore studying International Law and Institutions and Middle Eastern Languages. Apart from her roles at IndianaMUN, she serves as an HLS and Hutton Ambassador. In her free time she enjoys being physically active and perfecting her banana bread recipe! Post graduation, Lily wants to attend law school and focus on pro-bono immigration law for women who are facing domestic violence in Latin America and the Middle East.
Griffin Chesebrough
Member Educator
Griffin Chesebrough is a sophomore from Fishers, Indiana. He is majoring in law and public policy with minors in philosophy and nonprofit management and leadership. This is his sixth year in Model United Nations. He has previously chaired the Mattel Board of Directors committee at IndianaMUNC. Griffin is also apart of IU Student Government, Residential Programming Services and Ethics Bowl here at IU. Griffin loves to watch parks and recreation, drink Dr. Pepper and hang out with friends.
Zaina Hayek
Programming Director
Zaina is a sophomore from Carmel, Indiana, studying Political Science with two minors in French and Arabic. She did MUN in high school and this is her 2nd year involved with IndianaMUN. Last year, she chaired the SOCHUM Committee for IndianaMUNC X. Post grad, Zaina wants to practice law, though she isn’t sure what type yet. Outside of MUN and her classes, Zaina likes reading, playing tennis, biking, and drinking tea.