Model UN at Austin Prep
Austin Prep strives to guide students in their growth from good to great by engaging in an ongoing process of learning that is innovative and taps into their interests. Our Model UN delegation promotes enhanced engagement with other students as they consider the most pressing issues of our times.
The 71st session of Harvard Model United Nations was held from Thursday, January 25th to Sunday, January 28th, 2024 in an in-person format.
What is HMUN?
Harvard Model United Nations is the oldest, largest, and one of the most international conferences of its kind, with delegates hailing from over 60 countries at the most recent iteration. The size and international nature of the conference make it an opportunity for learning that extends beyond the confines of a committee session. Delegates truly teach and learn from their fellow young leaders, as well as from our Harvard undergraduate staff members who devote a year of research and passion to the crafting of background guides, committees, and other programming.
Perhaps now more than ever, our international community has faced change after change. From pandemic recoveries to ongoing conflicts, the dangers that our world faces require informed action and international collaboration. Though change is inevitable, the values and mission of HMUN 2024 remain the same. Come January, our staff of over 230 Harvard University undergraduates will be joined by 4,000 high school delegates and their faculty advisors, of whom come from all over the world to learn about diplomacy, foster meaningful relationships that last beyond the committee room, and formulate solutions to address pressing global issues. Harvard Model United Nations brings together some of the most promising and ambitious students from around the world and provides a platform on which they can collaborate, discuss, and grow as individuals and leaders.
2024 Conference Theme:
Amplifying Unheard Voices
Leadership Team
One of the highlights of this year was our leadership team. Neve, Allie, and Isabella were instrumental in helping to organize this event along with training and preparing younger delegates on the team. We want to thank them for their tireless efforts in Austin Prep's Model UN program.
2024 Delegates
As a team, we represented the countries of Tuvalu and Peru. For this, we had a combination of single and partnered representatives. This year we were also on the historical committee representing Elizabeth Knollys in the Court of Queen Elizabeth I.
Keep scrolling to see this year's delegates and committee assignments:
The Court of Elizabeth I, 1559:
Elizabeth Knollys - Neve Fitzgerald '25
Disarmament and International Security:
Peru - Isabella Fountain '25, Douglas Brindle '26
Economic and Financial Committee:
Peru - Neave Toner '25
Tuvalu - Ethan Molettieri '25
International Monetary Fund:
Peru - Allie Jenks '25, Julianna Iannibelli '24
Tuvalu - Jaya Gupta '24, Lauren Neal '24
International Labor Organization:
Tuvalu - Preet Patel '24
International Organization on Migration:
Tuvalu - Ryan O'Malley '24
United Nations Environment Programme:
Tuvalu - Emerson Byrne '26
UNESCO:
Tuvalu - Lilian Fix '25
UNICEF:
Tuvalu - Matt Janian '26
World Conference on Women:
Tuvalu - Nora Hanley '26
World Health Organization:
Tuvalu - Marcus Villarroel '26