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ALEXIS M. is the president chair of the General Assembly. She was born in Houston, Texas, where she lived until age 12, at which point she moved to Barcelona. She is currently a senior at ASB, and started MUN in 8th grade. Since then, she has participated in 10 conferences, including IMUN, THIMUN, BCNMUN, BIMUN, and more, and was an expert chair in the Security Council at BCNMUN 2024. She credits MUN with helping her develop her love for current events and global politics, topics that she is passionate about and wants to continue to study in university. She believes that MUN, along with other activities such as NESDA, have allowed her to develop her public speaking skills and confidence in large groups. Furthermore, she enjoys MUN for the community that it creates and its ability to encourage contrasting perspectives and healthy debate which in turn allow for a more open-minded and educated conference. Alexis recognizes how much MUN has pushed her to grow and create some of her favorite memories, as well as the learning opportunities that it has caused. She looks forward to being able to impact that same experience on the delegates of the X and see their growth and learning throughout BCNMUN.
WILLEM VM. is one of the expert chairs of the General Assembly. He comes from a Dutch family but was born and raised in Barcelona. This is his fourth year at the American School of Barcelona, where he is currently in 10th grade. Willem's passion for politics, debating, and public speaking led him to join MUN in 8th grade, and he has taken every opportunity to be involved ever since. Having attended six conferences and being among the youngest participants at BCNMUN, Willem has gained valuable skills such as effective public speaking, leadership, global awareness, research, and policy analysis through MUN. MUN has allowed him to become more aware of global issues and build new friendships with people from around the world. Eager to learn and push himself further, he applied for chair as a freshman and was accepted. BCNMUN was his first conference where, thanks to his chairs, he wasn’t nervous or embarrassed to give his first speech. Willem hopes to create the same supportive environment for all delegates. His MUN experience has given him a deep appreciation for the BCNMUN conference, and he is very excited to be part of the BCNMUN 2025 chair team.
LAIA V. is one of the expert chairs of the General Assembly at BCNMUN 2025. Born in Barcelona, Spain, she spent seven years living in Germany before returning. Her international background has allowed her to develop strong social skills, making it easy for her to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Having attended multiple Model UN conferences, including IMUN Lisbon, BCNMUN, BFISMUN, and LYNXMUN, Laia has gained valuable experience in diplomacy, debate, and leadership. Through these experiences, she has developed a deep appreciation for global affairs, public speaking, and critical thinking. Model UN has played a significant role in shaping Laia’s confidence and communication skills, as well as broadening her perspective on international issues. She is passionate about fostering engaging and productive debates, ensuring that all delegates feel encouraged to participate and grow. As a chair, she hopes to create an environment where every delegate can experience the same enthusiasm and learning that MUN has provided her. She is excited to be part of BCNMUN 2025 and looks forward to seeing delegates tackle the challenges ahead with diplomacy and determination.
