2026 ALTMUN Staff
The Secretariat
Amiya Phade
Secretary General (SecGen)
secgen@altmun.org
Amiya Phade is ALTMUN’s 2026 Secretary General, and this is her fourth year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it provides interesting perspectives into some of the world’s greatest challenges. ALTMUN has helped stir her interest in international affairs. Within her role, she hopes to make the conference experience the best possible for delegates, advisors, and staff. Outside of Model UN, she has participated extensively in dance and Mock Trial.
Isaac George
Deputy Secretary General (DSG)
dsg@altmun.org
Isaac George is ALTMUN’s 2026 Deputy Secretary General, and this is his second year at the conference. He enjoys Model UN because it involves working together to reach practical solutions for real problems. ALTMUN has given him a community of peers he appreciates spending time with. Within his role, he hopes to ensure ALTMUN 2026 is better than the previous year. Outside of Model UN, he plays tennis, the violin, and does research.
Isaac George is ALTMUN’s 2026 Deputy Secretary General, and this is his second year at the conference. He enjoys Model UN because it involves working together to reach practical solutions for real problems. ALTMUN has given him a community of peers he appreciates spending time with. Within his role, he hopes to ensure ALTMUN 2026 is better than the previous year. Outside of Model UN, he plays tennis, the violin, and does research.
Clayton Lord
Director General (DirGen)
dirgen@altmun.org
Clayton Lord is ALTMUN’s 2026 Director General, and this is his fourth year at the conference. He enjoys Model UN because the compassionate atmosphere builds character and respect for others. ALTMUN has helped him stand for his beliefs and collaborate with others. Within his role, he hopes to showcase the hard work of the staff he mentors. Outside of Model UN he is a YIG, Mayor’s Youth Council, and Leo Club Officer.
Clayton Lord is ALTMUN’s 2026 Director General, and this is his fourth year at the conference. He enjoys Model UN because the compassionate atmosphere builds character and respect for others. ALTMUN has helped him stand for his beliefs and collaborate with others. Within his role, he hopes to showcase the hard work of the staff he mentors. Outside of Model UN he is a YIG, Mayor’s Youth Council, and Leo Club Officer.
Lilly Blanton
Chair Education Director (USG)
usg@altmun.org
Lilly Blanton is ALTMUN’s 2026 Chair Education Director, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it allows her to discuss global crises with unique perspectives. ALTMUN has inspired her to confidently pursue her goals. Within her role, she hopes to teach chairs how to be passionate leaders and professionals. Outside of Model UN, she is co-president of her school Advisory Board and a chemistry research intern.
Lilly Blanton is ALTMUN’s 2026 Chair Education Director, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it allows her to discuss global crises with unique perspectives. ALTMUN has inspired her to confidently pursue her goals. Within her role, she hopes to teach chairs how to be passionate leaders and professionals. Outside of Model UN, she is co-president of her school Advisory Board and a chemistry research intern.
Chloe Yoon
Press Director (Press Dir)
dpc-eic@altmun.org
Chloe Yoon is ALTMUN’s 2026 Press Director, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it unites delegates regardless of polarizing views. ALTMUN has improved everything from her leadership to her cooking. Within her role, she hopes to spread recognition for all of ALTMUN’s conferences. Outside of Model UN, she is a member of orchestra, HOSA, Asian Culture Club, and Crochet Club, as well as an art teacher.
Chloe Yoon is ALTMUN’s 2026 Press Director, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it unites delegates regardless of polarizing views. ALTMUN has improved everything from her leadership to her cooking. Within her role, she hopes to spread recognition for all of ALTMUN’s conferences. Outside of Model UN, she is a member of orchestra, HOSA, Asian Culture Club, and Crochet Club, as well as an art teacher.
The Press Team
Clare Choi
Photo and Video Editor
dpc-photo@altmun.org
Clare Choi is ALTMUN’s 2026 Photo and Video Editor, and this is her second year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it provides a challenging environment that encourages learning. ALTMUN has served as her support system where she can also branch out to others. Within her role, she hopes to create a space for delegates to develop and share ideas. Outside of Model UN, she does archery, volleyball, violin, and piano.
Clare Choi is ALTMUN’s 2026 Photo and Video Editor, and this is her second year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it provides a challenging environment that encourages learning. ALTMUN has served as her support system where she can also branch out to others. Within her role, she hopes to create a space for delegates to develop and share ideas. Outside of Model UN, she does archery, volleyball, violin, and piano.
Sidney Stephenson
Social Media Manager
dpc-sm@altmun.org
Sidney Stephenson is ALTMUN’s 2026 Social Media Manager, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it has taught her to be more open-minded and empathetic of other beliefs. ALTMUN has grown her confidence and communication skills. Within her role, she hopes to excite conference attendees and highlight the meaning and community behind Model UN. Outside of Model UN, she plays violin and guitar, scrapbooks, and edits.
Sidney Stephenson is ALTMUN’s 2026 Social Media Manager, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it has taught her to be more open-minded and empathetic of other beliefs. ALTMUN has grown her confidence and communication skills. Within her role, she hopes to excite conference attendees and highlight the meaning and community behind Model UN. Outside of Model UN, she plays violin and guitar, scrapbooks, and edits.
Rachel Mao
News Editor
news-editor@altmun.org
Rachel Mao is ALTMUN’s 2026 News Editor, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because of the careful research, planning, and diplomacy behind it. ALTMUN has made her a better collaborator and writer. Within her role, she hopes to highlight both the accomplishments and candid moments of staff and delegates. Outside of Model UN, she plays the violin and is a part of HOSA and Youth Metro Drug Coalition.
Rachel Mao is ALTMUN’s 2026 News Editor, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because of the careful research, planning, and diplomacy behind it. ALTMUN has made her a better collaborator and writer. Within her role, she hopes to highlight both the accomplishments and candid moments of staff and delegates. Outside of Model UN, she plays the violin and is a part of HOSA and Youth Metro Drug Coalition.
Cindy Li
Website Editor
dpc-website@altmun.org
Cindy Li is ALTMUN’s 2026 Website Editor, and this is her second year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it has developed both social and interpersonal skills. ALTMUN has given her many new memorable experiences and acquaintances. Within her role, she hopes to expand ALTMUN’s presence online and on all platforms. Outside of Model UN, she is on her school’s tennis team, student government, and marching band.
Cindy Li is ALTMUN’s 2026 Website Editor, and this is her second year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it has developed both social and interpersonal skills. ALTMUN has given her many new memorable experiences and acquaintances. Within her role, she hopes to expand ALTMUN’s presence online and on all platforms. Outside of Model UN, she is on her school’s tennis team, student government, and marching band.
The Committee Chairs
Elle Boals
DISEC Chair
disec@altmun.org
Elle Boals is ALTMUN’s 2026 DISEC Chair, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it gives her an outlet to express opinions on global policy. ALTMUN has given her lifelong friends and confidence in public speaking. Within her role, she hopes to make delegates comfortable with asking questions in committee. Outside of Model UN, she is part of her school’s Class Leadership Council and Laureate Scholars program.
Elle Boals is ALTMUN’s 2026 DISEC Chair, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it gives her an outlet to express opinions on global policy. ALTMUN has given her lifelong friends and confidence in public speaking. Within her role, she hopes to make delegates comfortable with asking questions in committee. Outside of Model UN, she is part of her school’s Class Leadership Council and Laureate Scholars program.
ECOFIN Chair
ecofin@altmun.org
Stephanie Zhong is ALTMUN’s 2026 ECOFIN Chair, and this is her fourth year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it pushes her outside of her comfort zone to debate new topics. ALTMUN has grown her leadership and communication skills. Within her role, she hopes to support delegates and stimulate their interests. Outside of Model UN, she runs social media for her family’s business, dances, and runs a recycling initiative.
Stephanie Zhong is ALTMUN’s 2026 ECOFIN Chair, and this is her fourth year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it pushes her outside of her comfort zone to debate new topics. ALTMUN has grown her leadership and communication skills. Within her role, she hopes to support delegates and stimulate their interests. Outside of Model UN, she runs social media for her family’s business, dances, and runs a recycling initiative.
Stephanie Zhong
Seven Dapp
GA President
GA-pres@altmun.org
Seven Dapp is ALTMUN’s 2026 General Assembly President, and this is his fourth year at the conference. He enjoys Model UN because it allows him to debate and meet new people. ALTMUN has given him a platform to articulate and develop arguments with others. Within his role, he hopes to give back to ALTMUN for the valuable experiences it has given him. Outside of Model UN, he is active in Mock Trial and many service organizations.
Seven Dapp is ALTMUN’s 2026 General Assembly President, and this is his fourth year at the conference. He enjoys Model UN because it allows him to debate and meet new people. ALTMUN has given him a platform to articulate and develop arguments with others. Within his role, he hopes to give back to ALTMUN for the valuable experiences it has given him. Outside of Model UN, he is active in Mock Trial and many service organizations.
Anders Rasmussen
ICJ President
icj@altmun.org
Anders Rasmussen is ALTMUN’s 2026 ICJ President, and this is his third year at the conference. He enjoys Model UN because of its discussion of real-world issues as topics. ALTMUN has helped him understand the importance of research and debate. Within his role, he hopes to make the ICJ a space for collaboration and learning. Outside of Model UN, he spends the majority of his time playing music.
Anders Rasmussen is ALTMUN’s 2026 ICJ President, and this is his third year at the conference. He enjoys Model UN because of its discussion of real-world issues as topics. ALTMUN has helped him understand the importance of research and debate. Within his role, he hopes to make the ICJ a space for collaboration and learning. Outside of Model UN, he spends the majority of his time playing music.
Kiya Patel
ITU Chair
itu@altmun.org
Kiya Patel is ALTMUN’s 2026 ITU Chair, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it brings a diverse community of delegates to research and discuss solutions to complex issues. ALTMUN has motivated her to continue public speaking and research. Within her role, she hopes to spark meaningful debate for a memorable committee experience. Outside of Model UN, she does Robotics, YIG, Student Government, and plays tennis.
Kiya Patel is ALTMUN’s 2026 ITU Chair, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it brings a diverse community of delegates to research and discuss solutions to complex issues. ALTMUN has motivated her to continue public speaking and research. Within her role, she hopes to spark meaningful debate for a memorable committee experience. Outside of Model UN, she does Robotics, YIG, Student Government, and plays tennis.
Legal Chair
legal@altmun.org
Alex Autry is ALTMUN’s 2026 Legal Chair, and this is her fourth year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because of both its range from niche to serious topics and the people she has met. ALTMUN has grown her confidence in public speaking. Within her role, she hopes to create an exciting atmosphere for delegates to explore their passions. Outside of Model UN, she is part of the Appalachian Ballet Company and Science Bowl.
Alex Autry is ALTMUN’s 2026 Legal Chair, and this is her fourth year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because of both its range from niche to serious topics and the people she has met. ALTMUN has grown her confidence in public speaking. Within her role, she hopes to create an exciting atmosphere for delegates to explore their passions. Outside of Model UN, she is part of the Appalachian Ballet Company and Science Bowl.
Alex Autry
Sophie Chappell
SecCo President [January - March 2026]
secco@altmun.org
Sophie Chappell served as the Security Council President for the first half of 2026. She enjoys Model UN because it involves delegates in real-world issues where their voices matter. ALTMUN has made her more passionate about global matters and history. Within her role, she hopes to inspire her fellow staff and delegates. Outside of Model UN, she also attends a book club.
Sophie Chappell served as the Security Council President for the first half of 2026. She enjoys Model UN because it involves delegates in real-world issues where their voices matter. ALTMUN has made her more passionate about global matters and history. Within her role, she hopes to inspire her fellow staff and delegates. Outside of Model UN, she also attends a book club.
SecCo President [July - October 2026]
secco@altmun.org
Jonathan Monahan is ALTMUN’s 2026 Security Council President, and this is his second year at the conference. He enjoys Model UN because it produces civil, productive, and truth-seeking debate. ALTMUN has allowed him to build new relationships and value his work. Within his role, he hopes to leave delegates with a greater understanding of law and politics. Outside of Model UN, he has qualified internationally in robotics and participates in climbing competitions.
Jonathan Monahan is ALTMUN’s 2026 Security Council President, and this is his second year at the conference. He enjoys Model UN because it produces civil, productive, and truth-seeking debate. ALTMUN has allowed him to build new relationships and value his work. Within his role, he hopes to leave delegates with a greater understanding of law and politics. Outside of Model UN, he has qualified internationally in robotics and participates in climbing competitions.
Jonathan Monahan
Kaylee Jin
SOCHUM Chair
sochum@altmun.org
Kaylee Jin is ALTMUN’s 2026 SOCHUM Chair, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it pushes her critical thinking skills on real-world conflicts. ALTMUN has connected her to a like-minded community that strives for knowledge. Within her role, she hopes to motivate and inspire delegates to remain engaged with world affairs. Outside of Model UN, she is a YIG officer, violinist, and is involved with TSA and DECA.
Kaylee Jin is ALTMUN’s 2026 SOCHUM Chair, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because it pushes her critical thinking skills on real-world conflicts. ALTMUN has connected her to a like-minded community that strives for knowledge. Within her role, she hopes to motivate and inspire delegates to remain engaged with world affairs. Outside of Model UN, she is a YIG officer, violinist, and is involved with TSA and DECA.
UNDRR Chair
unesco@altmun.org
Elizabeth Tisdale is ALTMUN’s 2026 UNDRR Chair, and this is her fourth year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because of how actively people participate in it. ALTMUN allowed her to overcome being intimidated by debate to now being confident during committee. Within her role, she hopes to foster an encouraging environment for delegates to connect. Outside of Model UN, she rock climbs and
participates in her school’s ASL Honor Society and bowling team.
Elizabeth Tisdale is ALTMUN’s 2026 UNDRR Chair, and this is her fourth year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN because of how actively people participate in it. ALTMUN allowed her to overcome being intimidated by debate to now being confident during committee. Within her role, she hopes to foster an encouraging environment for delegates to connect. Outside of Model UN, she rock climbs and participates in her school’s ASL Honor Society and bowling team.
Elizabeth "Tizzy" Tisdale
Rowan Talley
UNEP Chair
unep@altmun.org
Rowan Talley is ALTMUN’s 2026 UNEP Chair, and this is his second year at the conference. He enjoys Model UN because of its engaging and enriching nature that never leaves him bored. ALTMUN has allowed him to make new connections and learn about global diplomacy. Within his role, he hopes to make delegates’ research and committee experience as fun as possible. Outside of Model UN, he is a part of theatre, rock climbs, and snowboards.
Rowan Talley is ALTMUN’s 2026 UNEP Chair, and this is his second year at the conference. He enjoys Model UN because of its engaging and enriching nature that never leaves him bored. ALTMUN has allowed him to make new connections and learn about global diplomacy. Within his role, he hopes to make delegates’ research and committee experience as fun as possible. Outside of Model UN, he is a part of theatre, rock climbs, and snowboards.
UNODC Chair
unodc@altmun.org
Victoria Schmidlin is ALTMUN’s 2026 UNODC Chair, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN for the passionate and driven community it has given her. ALTMUN has strengthened both her curiosity and her relationships with others. Within her role, she hopes to give delegates the best experience possible by making sure each of their voices is heard. Outside of Model UN, she plays the violin and dances.
Victoria Schmidlin is ALTMUN’s 2026 UNODC Chair, and this is her third year at the conference. She enjoys Model UN for the passionate and driven community it has given her. ALTMUN has strengthened both her curiosity and her relationships with others. Within her role, she hopes to give delegates the best experience possible by making sure each of their voices is heard. Outside of Model UN, she plays the violin and dances.
Victoria Schmidlin
Ben Marsden
UNOOSA Chair
imo@altmun.org
Ben Marsden is ALTMUN’s 2026 UNOOSA Chair, and this is his fourth year at the conference. He enjoys Model UN because it combines collaboration, debate, and writing. ALTMUN has improved his ability to interact with others. Within his role, he hopes to share his love of outer space and convince delegates to keep participating in ALTMUN. Outside of Model UN, he plays guitar for a band, plays the violin, and does YIG and MAO.
Ben Marsden is ALTMUN’s 2026 UNOOSA Chair, and this is his fourth year at the conference. He enjoys Model UN because it combines collaboration, debate, and writing. ALTMUN has improved his ability to interact with others. Within his role, he hopes to share his love of outer space and convince delegates to keep participating in ALTMUN. Outside of Model UN, he plays guitar for a band, plays the violin, and does YIG and MAO.
