
Meet the Team

Founder & CEO | Instructor
Vera Loui
Hi! My name is Vera and I am an incoming senior and President for Milpitas Model UN. I founded Model UN Masters to connect members of the Milpitas Model UN club with students outside of our club, providing opportunities for students to build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and cultivate global awareness within our community. A passionate delegate with multiple awards, I am dedicated to making Model UN accessible for students of all backgrounds. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, listening to music, and hiking. I hope to inspire others to think critically and take initiative in their communities.

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Ethan Pham
Hi! My name is Ethan and I’m an incoming junior. I’m actively involved in Leadership, Model UN, and TSA, where I enjoy working with others and developing new skills. Next year will be my third year in Model UN, and I’m excited to continue improving my public speaking and debate skills while learning more about global issues. Outside of school, I love spending time with friends and listening to music. I’m passionate about staying involved, meeting new people, and making the most out of my high school experience!

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Perlyn Chugh
Hi, I’m Perlyn, and I am going to be a junior next school year! I’ve been a member of MUN for two years and it’s been such a fun experience of attending conferences, improving my public speaking, and learning how to be more diplomatic! I’ve learned so much about Model UN this year and I’m so excited to help other students this summer! Besides Model UN, I love painting, taking pictures, and meeting new people!

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Aaliya Gupta
Hiii! My name is Aaliya and I am currently the Treasurer for Milpitas Model United Nations. I am an upcoming sophomore and this was my first year in Model UN. Outside of school I love to crochet, play guitar, and do karate. Model UN has really helped me with my public speaking and ignited my passion for political topics. I am so excited to meet all of you and spread the fun of MUN!

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Munisa Gafurova
Hi! I’m Munisa, and I’ll be an incoming junior. Model UN has helped me connect with passionate individuals and develop a further understanding of global issues in the world around me. This will be my third year in Model UN, and I’m so excited to support new delegates as they grow their public speaking, research, and diplomacy skills! I can’t wait to meet all of you and see the innovative approaches and creative perspectives you’ll bring to committee discussions (and backroom...)!

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Afia Marium
Hello future best delegates, my name is Afia Marium and I am an incoming sophomore! I have been in Model UN for 1 year and it has been an amazing experience so far! Attending conferences is so fun and it’s a great way to start improving your public speaking skills. Outside of MUN, I enjoy musical theatre, singing, eating food, traveling to new places and mogging Ayse Bakmaz! I am super excited to meet all you amazing MUNmaxxers and be an instructor you all can remember!

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Rainah Patel
Hi, I am Rainah and I am an incoming senior! I’ve been a member of MUN for a year and a half now and every experience has been so much fun. I am so excited to continue learning and developing my diplomatic and public speaking skills while being able to help other students this year! Outside of MUN I enjoy listening to music, painting occasionally, being active, and meeting new people when I can! I am quite extroverted, so if you have any questions feel free to come up and ask me.

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Ayse Bakmaz
Hello delegates! I’m Ayse, an incoming Sophomore, and I hope you are as excited as I am about MUN! Besides winning MUN awards, I am really passionate about Leadership, law, and making change in the world. In my free time, I love traveling and drinking iced coffee. Never forget that MUN isn’t just an opportunity to have fun and practice public speaking, but when you MUN, you’re also using your voice for people all around that DON’T have a voice. I am so excited for another year of MUN!

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Trisha Kambuj
Hi! My name is Trisha and I’m an incoming sophomore! I’ve been in Model UN for one year and it has been an amazing experience! It’s helped me grow in my public speaking skills and meet new people! Outside of MUN, I love reading, drawing, watching movies and trying new foods. I can’t wait to meet all of you and I hope you will enjoy MUN as much as I do!

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Vardhini Kashyap
Hi! My name is Vardhini Kashyap and I am an incoming sophomore! Ever since I have joined MUN I have said some of the most cringey things during a speech which is definitely one way to get over any social anxiety you have! MUN is exceptionally fun when you use your imagination to come up with the most random things but present it as serious solutions. It is a great place to let your creativity flow (especially in crisis). During my free time I like to sleep, learn new instruments, crochet or sew, and hang out with my friends! I can’t wait to see some of the crazy solutions you come up with during this workshop!

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Gianna Karanwal
Hi, I’m Gianna and I’m an incoming sophomore! Even though I’ve only had one year of experience, Model UN is one of my favorite clubs and activities to participate in!! It has allowed me to develop speaking skills, as well as fast critical thinking due to crisis committees. Outside of school, I enjoy playing guitar and piano, along with thrifting and hanging out with my friends!! I’m so excited to help you all start this amazing experience!
previous instructors

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Jason Nguyen
Hi my name is Jason and I am your president for Milpitas Model UN. I will be a senior this coming school year and some hobbies I enjoy are volleyball and meeting new people. I am so excited to start the summer with introducing this awesome workshop and reach out to me if you have any questions! Fun fact: I am on the varsity volleyball team and class president wow!

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Anya Gattani
Hi! My name is Anya Gattani and I’m an incoming senior. This will be my second year in Model UN. I originally joined Model UN to strengthen my skills in politics and public speaking and it has been an amazing experience so far. I am passionate about Model UN, DECA, and dance as they have each helped me grow as a leader in different ways. Some of my hobbies include playing badminton, watching movies, and practicing yoga. I am super excited to start this workshop and I am looking forward to helping you all learn more about Model UN!

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Ananya Roy
Hi I'm Ananya, a high school student passionate about international relations, public speaking, and education. With years of Model UN experience, I enjoy helping students become more confident and globally aware. I plan to study Cognitive Science in college.

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Kavya Karthik
Hi! I’m Kavya, and I’ll be a sophomore next year. Joining Model UN this past year has been such a rewarding experience. It has taught me to think on my feet and express my ideas with more confidence. I’ve loved learning how to collaborate, debate, and tackle different issues while dealing with diverse perspectives. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, listening to music, and connecting with new people. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you and sharing what makes Model UN so exciting!

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Kaavya Desai
Hii! I’m Kaavya, and I’ll be a junior next school year. I’ve had an incredible two years with Model UN, which has truly helped me conquer my initial fear of public speaking and become more confident in my abilities. I’ve learned how to speak both diplomatically and persuasively, communicate effectively, and, most importantly, how not to bore an audience. Outside of school, I’m also really passionate about art, reading, and getting to know new people. I’m super excited to help with this workshop and can’t wait to meet all of you!