
Meet the Team

Founder & CEO | Head Instructor
Vera Loui
​Hi! My name is Vera and I am the VP 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.

VP of Operations | Head Instructor
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!

VP of Operations | Head Instructor
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!

VP of Operations | Head Instructor
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.

VP of Impact & Evaluation | Head Instructor
Ethan Pham
​Hi! My name is Ethan and I’m an incoming sophomore. 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 second 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!

VP of Public Relations | Head Instructor
Perlyn Chugh
Hi, I’m Perlyn, and I am going to be a sophomore next school year! I’ve been a member of MUN for one year 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!

Instructor
Kaavya Desai
​Hii! I’m Kaavya, and I’ll be a sophomore next school year. I’ve had an incredible first year 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!

Instructor
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!

Instructor
Munisa Gafurova
Hi! I’m Munisa, and I’ll be an incoming sophomore. 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 second 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...)!

Instructor
Avani Prijith
Hi, I'm Avani Prijith, a seventh grader from Rancho middle school and have attended around 2 conferences regarding Model UN. Model UN has helped me highly with public speaking and I have had a good experience with it. Some of my hobbies I like to do in my free time are drawing, badminton, and judo. I hope that you guys enjoy the MUN experience and good luck!!

Instructor
Davisha Mann
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Instructor
Kruthajna Gokul