Letter from the Secretary General

Dear Delegates, Sponsors, and Faculty, 

It is my honor to welcome you to the 44th iteration of the Virginia Model United Nations Conference! My name is Zach Lederer and it is my privilege to serve as the Secretary-General of VAMUN XLIV. My journey with VAMUN began six years ago when I attended VAMUN XXXVIII as a delegate. During that weekend, I made lasting memories with some of my (still) closest friends while learning how to tackle serious global issues. I hope delegates attending VAMUN XLIV will have the same experience I did.

Since our founding, VAMUN has prided itself on high-quality committees and an unforgettable delegate experience that encourages diversity of thoughts and origination of creative ideas. With our varied committee lineup—from our large General Assemblies to our Wilson Global Systems Simulation, a 4-way crisis simulation—VAMUN welcomes all delegates, regardless of experience and interests. We strive to promote diplomacy, encourage the development of a variety of skills, and forge lasting relationships. The VAMUN XLIV Secretariat and staff have been working tirelessly to create a memorable conference for all delegates. Feel free to explore our website and social media (@vamun.uva on Instagram) to learn more about the conference, and check regularly for updates. If you have any questions or feedback, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at secretarygeneral@vamun.org or our USG of Delegations, Saehee Pérez, at delegations@vamun.org. 

Thank you for your time and we are eager to host you all on Grounds in November!

Sincerely,

Zach Lederer

Secretary-General, VAMUN XLIV