THE YUNMUN XXIX CONFERENCE STAFF

YESHIVA UNIVERSITY NATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS XXIX

FEBRUARY 10-12, 2019 STAMFORD, CT

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Featured Keynote Speaker

Anne Neuberger

Anne Neuberger is Senior Advisor to the Director of NSA and the NSA lead of the NSA/US CyberCommand Election Security Group. Most recently, Anne served as the Associate Deputy Director of the NSA’s Operations

Directorate, leading NSA’s foreign intelligence, cybersecurity and information assurance operations, as the civilian deputy of a three-member leadership team. Anne was awarded the Presidential Rank Award in 2017. Prior to that, Anne served as NSA’s first Chief Risk Officer and a member of NSA’s Senior Leadership Team. As Chief Risk Officer, she was responsible

for creating and maturing the methodology and processes to asses risk across NSA’s missions. Prior to her assignment as Chief Risk Officer, Anne served as the Director of NSA’s Commercial Solutions Center, responsible for NSA’s interface and partnerships with the private sector. Prior to that,

she served as Special Assistant to the Director, NSA building a public private partnership between leading companies, the Department of Defense,

Homeland Security, NIST and NSA, on a broad set of cybersecurity initiatives. Prior to joining NSA, Anne served as the Navy’s Deputy Chief Management Officer and a Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Navy, with responsibility for guiding Navy enterprise IT programs. Anne first

joined government service in 2007 as a White House Fellow, working for Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. Prior to joining government service,

Anne was Senior Vice President of Operations at American Stock Transfer & Trust Company (AST), where she was responsible for directing operations,

included dividend distributions, complex mergers, and acquisition processing for approximately 2,000 publicly traded companies.

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SECRETARIAT Name: Azi Fine Position: Secretary General Hometown: Riverdale, NY High School Attended: TABC Yeshiva/Seminary: Shaalvim Major: Biology What I Love About YU: Besides YUNMUN, has to be all the unbelievable opportunities to learn Torah from a wide range of unbelievable and unique תלמידי חכמים. Favorite Song Lyric: אשרינו מה טוב חלקינו ומה נעים גורלנו/ anything by Zac Brown Band Favorite Book: Life and Legacy of Rabbi Shlomo Freifeld (check it out!) Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, NCSY Vancouver, NCSY Community Beis Medrash (West Hempstead and New Rochelle), Fuchs Mizrachi Beis Medrash Fellowship, Blood Drive.

Name: Noa Eliach Position: Under Secretary Hometown: Woodmere, NY High School Attended: Shalhevet Highschool for Girls Yeshiva/Seminary: Migdal Oz Major/Minor: Political Science What I Love About YU: Professor Douglas Burgess and Rabbi Saul Berman- both the secular and Judaic professors at Yeshiva University have really expanded my world view and gave me nuanced insight into contemporary topics and issues. Fun Fact: I can do a sick Irish accent (please ask me about it). Extracurriculars: Model UN, Mock Trial, Project Sunshine

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SECRETARIAT

Name: Jack Lebenbom Position: Under Secretary Hometown: Southfield, MI. High School Attended: Akiva Hebrew Day School Yeshiva/Seminary: Netiv Aryeh Major/Minor: Management What I Love About YU: YUNMUN (easy call). Fun Fact: I co foster a lizard named Cleopatra. If I could have any superpower, it would be: Noa B Eliach’s Yunmun skills. Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, Rowing club, Tamid Name: Mori Schick Position: Under Secretary Hometown: West Hempstead, NY. High School Attended: Central YUHSG Yeshiva/Seminary: Migdal Oz Major/Minor: Computer Science What I Love About YU: The Small class sizes. Fun Fact: A Buzzfeed quiz told me I'm Ezekiel bread, but I feel more like a sesame seed bagel. Extracurriculars: Model UN, No Limits, Computer Science Society

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Commission on the status of women (CSW)

Name: Kira Paley Position: Committee Chair Hometown: Teaneck, NJ. High School Attended: Ma’ayanot Yeshiva/Seminary: Nishmat Major/Minor: English, minor in biology What I Love About YU: The English department. Secret Talent: I can always tell when someone is wearing a wig. Extracurriculars: Model UN, Editor in Chief of the YU Observer, VP of Active Minds, tutor in the Beren Writing Center Name: Tai Miller Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: Houston, TX. High School Attended: Robert M. Beren Academy Yeshiva/Seminary: Yeshivat Har Etzion (Gush) Major: Sociology, Biology Favorite Quote/Song Lyric: “No law’s gonna change us, we have to change us. Whatever God you believe in, we come from the same one.” - Same Love, Macklemore Fun Fact: My go-to midnight snack is York peppermint patties Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, Student government, Volleyball team Name: Rachel Green Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Brookline, MA. High School Attended: Maimonides High School Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet Torah V’Avodah Major: Marketing & Managment Double Major If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Australia Fun Fact: I always over stuff the washing machine in Brookdale, so much so that my laundry comes out dripping pools of water. by age 30

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Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, Resident Adviser Committee On Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

(COPUOS)

Name: Joey Senders Position: Committee Chair Hometown: Cleavland, OH. High School Attended: Fuchs Mizrachi Yeshiva/Seminary: Sha'alvim Major/Minor: Economics What I Love About YU: The Extra-Curriculars. Favorite Quote/Song Lyrics: "When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do." - Walt Disney Fun Fact: I’m learning to fly planes! Extracurriculars: Y-Studs, YUNMUN, EMS, Coding Name: Eliana Moss Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: Highland Park, NJ High School Attended: Ma'ayanot Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet Moriah Major: Psychology Minor: Studio Art Favorite Quote/Song Lyric: “You gotta strut like you mean it” If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Bayit Shlishi Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, Start, Psychology club, New York Cares, Hitbodedut Name: Tzvi Gettenberg Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Lawrence, NY High School Attended: DRS/HAFTR Yeshiva/Seminary: Netiv Aryeh Major: Biochemistry Hidden Talent: Ruach HaKodesh Favorite Quote/Song Lyric: “If a man does not have the sauce, he is lost. But the same man can be lost in the sauce.” - Gucci Mane Extracurriculars: YUNMUN

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Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC)

Name: Ariel Hochman Position: Committee Chair Hometown: Teaneck, NJ High School Attended: TABC Yeshiva/Seminary: Gush Major: Jewish History, Biology What I Love About YU: Learning from amazing professors in small classes and having incredible experiences with my friends Go-To Snack: Mint Oreo Thins Extracurriculars: Project TEACH, TVAC, Ultimate Frisbee Intramural Name: Aviva Landau Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: Dix Hills, NY High School Attended: YUHSG Yeshiva/Seminary: Nishmat Major: Undecided (pre-health) Secret Talent: My eyes change color depending on what I’m wearing Extracurriculars: YUNMUN and START Name: Zahava (Samantha) Fertig Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Woodmere, NY High School Attended: Midreshet Shalhevet Yeshiva/Seminary: MMY Major: Undecided (changes by the day) Favorite thing about YU: The diversity of the students, coming from different countries, backgrounds, speaking different languages but also all having things in common. Also, the ability to take Judaic Studies classes that have equal importance and are of equal difficulty levels as my secular classes. Extracurriculars: YUPAC, YUNMUN, Navigating the LIRR, Standing in an elevator (I live on the 20th floor of Brookdale), The Red Cross Club, Beit Midrash Committee, The Rowing Club

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Disarmament and International Security (DISEC)

Name: Yael Blau Position: Committee Chair Hometown: Cleveland, OH High School Attended: Fuchs Mizrachi Yeshiva/Seminary: MMY Major: Political Science Fun Fact: I sound like Vanellope Von Schweetz from Wreck-it-Ralph. Favorite Quote: “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”- Maya Angelou Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, Vice President of Speakers for Stern's Torah Activities Council (TAC) Name: Leib Weiner Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: Allentown, PA. High School Attended: Cooper Yeshiva Highschool for Men Yeshiva/Seminary: Yeshivat HaKotel Major: Biology Secret Superhero Identity: Lego Batman Fun Fact: Scotland’s national animal is the unicorn Favorite Quote: Yesterday was history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift, that is why it’s called the present - Master Oogway, Kung Fu Panda Extracurriculars: Project Included, Yachad, START, YUNFUN, Staff Writer for Commentator, School Play, and Genetics Research Name: Hannah Levitin Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Cleveland, OH High School Attended: Fuchs Mizrachi Yeshiva/Seminary: Shaalvim for Women Major/Minor: Biology, Studio Art minor Place I Want to Visit: Antarctica. I LOVE snow and cold weather! Fun Fact: I only wear a contact lens in one eye! Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, Project Sunshine, anything involving art, Thailand winter volunteer mission with YU

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International Criminal Court (ICC)

Name: Chezky Frieden Position: Committee Chair Hometown: Cincinnati High School Attended: Rambam Mesivta Yeshiva/Seminary: Sha’alavim Major: Behavioral Economics Fun Fact: I foot-raced on the Kentucky Derby If I can have any superpower, it would be: Shoot milk out of my fingers at inordinate speeds Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, Mock Trial (Captain), RA, Writing Center Tutor, Honors Council, Music Is Medicine (Vice President), NCSY Name: Alyssa Wruble Position: Committee Chair Hometown: Memphis High School Attended: Goldie Margolin School for Girls Yeshiva/Seminary: Sha’alavim for Women Major: Political Economy What I Love About YU: It's geographic proximity to poke bowls Secret Talent: I am really good at stacker Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, UAID President, Writing Center tutor Name: Yonaton Raskin Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: West Orange, NJ High School Attended: Kushner Yeshiva/Seminary: Shaalvim for Men Major: Undecided What I Love About YU: Bistro Roll Fun Fact: I can’t smell Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, Mock Trial, Student Life Committee, Private Equity and Investment Banking Club, YUPAC

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International Criminal Court (ICC) Name: Michal Yacker Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Woodmere, NY High School Attended: SKA Yeshiva/Seminary: MMY Major: Biology Hidden Talent: I can dance the highland fling (Scottish dancing) At The Top Of My Bucket List: Writing a bucket list Extracurriculars: Yachad Coordinator, Ohel Counselor, Friendship Circle Marathoning Name: Rachel Rosenberg Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina High School Attended: Atlanta Jewish Academy Yeshiva/Seminary: Sha’alvim for Women Major: Political Science Place I Want to Visit: An overwater villa in the Maldives Favorite Song Lyric: "May we all do a little bit better than the first time, Learn a little something from the worst times, Get a little stronger from the hurt times" -Florida Georgia Line Extracurriculars: Yunmun, NCSY, YU Law Review/Law Society, Intern in Family Court

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International Maritime Organization (IMO) Name: Judah Stiefel Position: Committee Chair Hometown: Teaneck, NJ. High School Attended: TABC Yeshiva/Seminary: Yeshivat Hakotel Major: English and Biology What I Love About YU: The shuttle app Favorite Quote: When the truth is found of to be lies, and all the hope within you dies, then what? Extracurriculars: VP of Student Government, Student Ambassador, Starting QB of YU Football Team, Writer for the Observer Name: Jason Jubas Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: Southfield, Michigan High School Attended: Farber Hebrew Day School Yeshiva/Seminary: Mevaseret Major: Finance and Business Intelligence Marketing Analytics Fun Fact: I enjoy watching and playing sports as well as investing in the stock and crypto markets. If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: The Nordics Extracurriculars: Tamid Group Fund Manager, Finance Club Marketing Chair, and Real Estate Club Treasurer Name: Devorah Coopersmith Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Brooklyn High School Attended: Yeshiva of Flatbush Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet Lindenbaum Major: History and Political Science Hidden Talent: Double jointed thumbs Favorite Quote: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Extracurriculars: Duck Scouts Club, Environmental Science Club and Rowing Club

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Middle East Summit (MES) Name: Dena Katz Position: Committee Chair Hometown: Toronto, ON, Canada High School Attended: Bnei Akiva Schools Yeshiva/Seminary: Migdal Oz Major: Biology Minor: Political Science Fun Fact: I once dared myself to eat ate an entire apple with stem and seeds included, then followed through on it Secret Talent: Keeping myself hydrated Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, The Commentator, cancer research at Stern, ESL tutoring in midtown Manhattan, YU's judicial internship Name: Ellie Blanchard Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: Upper West Side, NYC. High School Attended: Maayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls Yeshiva/Seminary: MMY Major: Neuroscience Favorite thing about YU: The endless amount of opportunities opens for students to grow and succeed professionally and spiritually. If I could have any superpower, it would be: Definitely flying Extracurriculars: Project START, Genetics Club, Red Cross Club, and Model UN Name: Zack Rynhold Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Borehamwood/Teaneck High School Attended: Frisch Yeshiva/Seminary: NA Major: History Minor: English Hidden Talent: I can name pretty much any Beatles song from hearing the first 5-10 seconds If I could travel anywhere, I would go: Antarctica to see the penguins Extracurriculars: Student Life Committee, Chronos History Journal, YUNMUN

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Security Council

Name: Sam Gelman Position: Commitee Chair Hometown: Houston, TX High School Attended: Robert M. Beren Academy Yeshiva/Seminary: Eretz HaTzvi Major: Political Science Fun Fact: There are two Sam Gelman’s at YU, and whispers of a third. If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Egypt. There is just something about the emptiness and silence of the desert the fascinates me. Extracurriculars: Senior Features Editor for The Commentator; Justice on the YU Supreme Court; Resident Advisor (RA) Name: Atara Kelman Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: Toronto High School Attended: Ulpana Yeshiva/Seminary: Migdal Oz Major: Jewish Studies Favorite thing about YU: Inspirational elevator door posters If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Ben and Jerry's factory Extracurriculars: YUNMUN Name: Brooke Ratner Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Atlanta High School Attended: Atlanta Jewish Academy Yeshiva/Seminary: Tiferet Major: Accounting Fun Fact: I have been to Azerbaijan If I could have any super, it would be: Being able to stop time so the night is always young Extracurriculars: Riding the subway and YUNMUN

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United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund

(UNICEF) Name: Ilan Atri Position: Committee Chair Hometown: Los Angeles High School Attended: YULA Yeshiva/Seminary: Torat Shraga What I Love About YU: The diversity of all my peers If I could have any superpower, it would be: The power to always know the number of beans in a jar Extracurriculars: Model UN, Student Ambassador, Marketing Society, Macslive, Bnei Akiva Society, Red Cross Club, Sharsheret Club Name: Jolie Davies Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida High School Attended: Katz Yeshiva High School Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet Harova Major: Political Science Favorite Quote: "I'm not superstitious, but I'm a little-stitious."- Michael Scott Fun Fact: I just got a puppy named Taco Extracurriculars: Model UN, Perspective, Chabad club Name: Leah Joshwitz Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Pittsburgh High School Attended: Hillel Academy Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet Lindenbaum Major: Undecided Place I Want to Visit: Greece Fun Fact: I was once stung by a jellyfish and it hurt A LOT! Extracurriculars: START, Bnei Akiva, and YUNMUN

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African Summit (AS) Name: Atara Huberfeld Position: Committee Chair Hometown: Lawrence, NY. High School Attended: Manhattan High School for Girls Yeshiva/Seminary: Michlalah Major: Political Science Minor: Computer Science What I Love About YU: Lining in New York City Favorite Quote: Vincent Van Gogh — 'Be clearly aware of the stars and infinity on high. Then life seems almost enchanted after all.' Extracurriculars: Co-President of the YU Feminists Club, Editor and Writer for Perspective, YU Hackathon co-ordinator Name: Ben Atwood Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: Teaneck, NJ. High School Attended: Frisch Yeshiva/Seminary: Yeshivat Har Etzion Major: English If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Stamford Connecticut Hidden Talent: If it is a secret, why would I tell you? Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, NCSY, Dave Matthews Band, Judaism Name: Elisheva Kohn Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Vienna, Austria High School Attended: Lauder Chabad Campus Vienna Yeshiva/Seminary: MMY Major: Political Science Place I Want to Visit: North Korea or Australia If I could have any superpower, it would be: To be a witch in the world of Harry Potter Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, Skiing, baking, jogging, reading, and embarking on adventures

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United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP)

Name: Avigayil Adouth Position: Committee Chair Hometown: Miami, FL. High School Attended: RASG Hebrew Academy Yeshiva/Seminary: Sha'alvim for Women Major: NeuroPsychology and Judaic Studies Fun Fact: Carli Muller is my hero If I could have any superpower, it would be: Teleportation...I'm a pretty lazy gal Extracurriculars: Chair of The Beren Student Life Committee, NCSY Advisor, Co - President of SHEM, Crisis Counselor at The Crisis Textline Name: Shira Perton Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: Montreal QC High School Attended: Hebrew Academy Montreal Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet HaRova Major: Political Science Favorite Quote: "If you will it, it is no dream." ~ Theodor Herzl Fun Fact: I’m actually American and no one believes me ever. Extracurriculars: Cross Country, Yachad, Medical Ethics Society, Volunteering Name: Rami Pinchot Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Chicago, IL. High School Attended: Ida Crown Jewish Academy Yeshiva/Seminary: Yeshivat HaKotel Major: Finance If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Pyongyang Secret Talent: Synchronized swimming Favorite Quote: “Communism will win” Extracurriculars: Kol Hanearim, YUNMUN, the IDF

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United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Name: Shira Levy Position: Committee Chair Hometown: West Hempstead High School Attended: Central Yeshiva/Seminary: Migdal Oz Major: Psychology Minor: Women’s Studies What I Love About YU: Chocolate covered pretzels from the caf store (Dairy NOT Parve) If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Hogwarts Extracurriculars: ORA Fellowship, Mock Trial, Dance and YUNMUN Name: Evan Sterman Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: New Rochelle High School Attended: TABC Yeshiva/Seminary: Netiv Aryeh Major: Psychology Place I Want to Visit: Greece If I could have any superpower, it would be: to fly Extracurriculars: YUNMUN Name: Maya Golan Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Los Angeles High School Attended: Shalhevet High School Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet HaRova Major: English Fun Fact: My glasses prescription is so high, it’s indicated on my driver’s license Hidden Talent: I know how to be a really good bad dancer Extracurriculars: YUNMUN

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United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

Name: Shoshana Marder Position: Committee Chair Hometown: White Plains, NY. High School Attended: Maayanot Yeshiva/Seminary: Migdal Oz Major: History Minor: Psychology Favorite thing About YU: Feeling like there's no limitations, whether in exploring new ideas, joining or creating any clubs, or accomplishing any goals! Plus, the food is great. Fun Fact: Earlier this year I dressed up as a pilgrim and led a group of Stern students on a Thanksgiving Day parade across midtown. Check out the Stern college for women Facebook page for live footage. Extracurriculars: Stern College for Women Student Council President, Editor of the Chronos History Journal (aka the most popular publication on campus), Judicial Internship through Stern for Judge Morgonstern, YUNMUN Name: Zoe Abboudi Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: Philadelphia High School Attended: Kohelet Yeshiva High School Yeshiva/Seminary: Migdal Oz Major: Computer Science Favorite thing about YU: Donuts on Chanukah Fun Fact: I love onions on my bagels and my pizza Extracurriculars: Computer Science Society and YUNMUN Name: Zak Bennaroach Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: London High School Attended: Hasmonean High School (London) Yeshiva/Seminary: Aish Gesher Major: Business Management Hidden Talent: My English Accent If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: The 160 countries I haven’t been to! Extracurriculars: Vice captain of the YU ping pong team, Belz School of music, RA (residential advisor) and YUNMUN

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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Name: Liam Eliach Position: Committee Chair Hometown: Woodmere High School Attended: SAR Yeshiva/Seminary: Ma'ale Gilboa Major: Biology Secret Talent: I can nap for 44 minutes every afternoon Fun Fact: Did you know that karoke means "empty orchestra" in Japanese Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, Head RA, Project includED, project start, Genetics TA, Frisbee leaugue commissioner, Woodcarving club, culinary club & Peruvian cuisine club Name: Sarah Berger Position: Committee Chair Hometown: Brooklyn, NY. High School Attended: Central Yeshiva/Seminary: Migdal Oz Major: Mathematics What I Love About YU: The ability to join any team or extracurricular without having to work out religious accommodations Fun Fact: My favorite feeling is waking up cold in the morning Secret Talent: I’m really good at folding clothing Extracurriculars: Soccer team and YUNMUN

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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Name: Tamar Janus Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: Silver Spring, MD. High School Attended: Berman Hebrew Academy Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet Lindenbaum Major: Political Science Secret Talent: I’ll let you know when I discover it If I could have any superpower, it would be: to be able to function on no sleep Favorite Quote: "History has its eyes on you"- Alexander Hamilton Extracurriculars: TAMID, Mock Trial, Model UN Name: Daniel Gottesman Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Chicago, IL. High School Attended: Ida Crown Jewish Academy Yeshiva/Seminary: Yeshivat Hakotel Major: Jewish Studies Favorite thing about YU: the French fries Favorite Quote: “I set fire to the rain”-Adele If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: the equator Secret Talent: Super speed Extracurriculars: YUNMUN

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World Food Program (WFP) Name: Talia Kupferman Position: Committee Chair Hometown: Riverdale, NY. High School Attended: Maayanot Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet Harova Major: Biology What I Love About YU: Being able to live in the same dorm as all your friends Favorite Quote: "I'ma keep runnin 'cause a winner don't quit on themselves"- Queen Beyonce Extracurriculars: President of the Genetics Club and Writer for Perspective Magazine and YUNMUN Name: Zach Israeli Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: West Orange, NY. High School Attended: Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School Yeshiva/Seminary: Yeshivat Hakotel Major: Biology Favorite Quote: Baruch Hashem (Zusha) Hidden Talent: I could juggle a soccer ball until I get tired. Extracurriculars: Start Science, UAID, YUNMUN, Night Seder, Hock Name: Adina Passy Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Houston, TX. High School Attended: Robert M. Beren Academy Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet Lindenbaum Major: Biology Fun Fact: I have lived in 10 houses in 4 cities in 3 states Place I Want to Visit: Madagascar Extracurriculars: Fencing, Meals on Wheels, Ezras Nashim of Stern, YUNMUN

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World Health Organization (WHO) Name: Yaacov Schneider Position: Committee Chair Hometown: West Hempstead, NY. High School Attended: DRS Yeshiva/Seminary: Sha’alvim Major: Biology Favorite Thing about YU: Farbrengens, the sky cafe, the guy who stands outside playing the bagpipes on occasion If I could have any superpower, it would be: The ability to read minds of others but only in languages that I don't understand. Extracurriculars: United Against Inequities in Disease (Co-President), Spikeball Team (Co-Captain), START Volunteer, and YUNMUN Name: Shana Adler Position: Assistant Chair Hometown: Teaneck, NJ. High School Attended: Ma’ayanot Yeshiva/Seminary: Nishmat Major: History Fun Fact: I love reading the NY Times real estate section. If I could have any superpower, it would be: mind reading Extracurriculars: Tennis team, chemistry club board, UAID board, mock trial team, editor in chief of the history journal. YUNMUN Name: Scott Weissman Position: Administrative Assistant Hometown: Minneapolis, MN High School Attended: School of Environmental Studies Yeshiva/Seminary: N/A Major/Minor: Biology/Writing Place I Want to Visit: Raja Ampat, Indonesia. One of the best places to dive for coral reefs Hidden Talent: I play the piano and violin on a concert level Extracurriculars: Fencing

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Media Center Name: Carli Muller Position: Director of the Media Center Hometown: Chicago, IL. High School Attended: Ida Crown Jewish Academy Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet Moriah Major: Marketing Minor: Business Management Favoirte Quote: “It’s easier to believe in yourself when others believe in you” – Kol Hanearim If I could have any superpower, it would be: mind reading, so I always know all the tea Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, Vice President of the Marketing Society, VOICE (Volunteer Opportunities for an Inspired College Experience), cooking Name: Talya Saban Position: Assistant Director of the Media Center Hometown: Toronto High School Attended: Ulpana Orot Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet Harova Major: Psychology and Business Management Fun Fact: hen I found out I was colour war captain senior year, I ripped all my wisdom teeth stitches because I got so excited Hidden Talent: Flash-mobs Extracurriculars: YUNMUN, Tamid, START Science, SCWSC Vice President of Academic Affairs and I have the zchut of working for Admissions Name: Abby Stiefel Position: Media Center Staff Hometown: Teaneck, NJ High School Attended: Ma’ayanot High School Yeshiva/Seminary: Harova Major: Psychology Place I Want to Visit: Santorini, Greece Fun Fact: I have attended at least 1 taping of every single late night tv show that films in New York. Extracurriculars: SCWSC (Stern College for Women Student Council) Secretary of PR, writer and director of PR for Perspective Magazine, Psychology Board, Yunmun

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Media Center Name: Ailey Goldstein Position: Media Center Staff Hometown: Teaneck High School Attended: TABC Yeshiva/Seminary: Har etzion/gush Major: Finance and art history Secret Talent: speaking parcel tongue Fun fact: I have a snake named Lenny who lives in my apartment with me!!! Extracurriculars: YU reptiles club and model un Name: Alia Turitz Position: Media Center Staff Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland High School Attended: Berman Hebrew Academy Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet Lindenbaum Major: Management Favorite thing about YU: Shabbat with friends Fun fact: I can lick my elbow Favorite quote/song lyric: Nobody's Perfect! I gotta work it! Extracurriculars: Bnei Akiva and YUNMUN Name: Alli Cohen Position: Media Center Staff Hometown: West Hempstead High School Attended: Central (YUHSG) Yeshiva/Seminary: Sha’alvim for Women Major: Undecided Fun Fact: I can pretty much talk with my mouth closed If I could have any superpower, it would be: SOUPer power What's Soup #soupsoupsoupsoap Extracurriculars: Genetics Club, Ahavas Chessed, this, VNSNY Hospice Care, Chaburah at YUHSG, and START

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Media Center Name: Anat Jacobson Position: Media Center Staff Hometown: Bala Cynwyd, PA. High School Attended: Kohelet Yeshiva Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet Lindenbaum Major: Business intelligence and marketing analytics Place I Want to Visit: United Arab Emirates Fun Fact: My feet are two totally different sizes Extracurriculars Student council, running, baking, shopping at Trader Joe’s, YUNMUN Name: Lizzy Soclof Position: Media Center Staff Hometown: Cleveland, OH. High School Attended: Fuchs Mizrachi School Yeshiva/Seminary: Sha’alvim for Women Major: Political Science Minor: English Secret Talent: I can sing the Japanese national anthem Fun Fact: My biggest fear is coming up with fun facts Extracurriculars: The Sabra Institute, Sephardic Club, True Freshmen club, Israel Activism, YU Historical Society Name: Matthew Shilat Position: Media Center Staff Hometown: el Dorado Springs, MO. High School Attended: Cair Paravel Latin School Yeshiva/Seminary: Shapell's Darche Noam Major: Political Science Hidden Talent: Archery Favorite Quote: If you will it, it is no dream. Extracurriculars Theatre and YUNMUN

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Media Center Name: Matthew Silkin Position: Media Center Staff Hometown: Boca Raton, FL. High School Attended: WYHS Yeshiva/Seminary: Gush Major: English Place I Want to Visit: Mars, just to flex on Elon Musk Favorite Quote: "Believe in yourself. Not in the you who believes in me. Not the me who believes in you. Believe in the you who believes in yourself." --Kamina, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Extracurriculars: YCDS, YU Improv Club, YUNMUN Name: Miriam Radinsky Position: Media Center Staff Hometown: West Hempstead High School Attended: Central Yeshiva/Seminary: Sha’alvim for Women Major: Biology / Premed If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: The Swiss Alps Fun Fact: This past summer I backpacked through 5 countries in Europe for 2 weeks. Extracurriculars: START Science, YU Literacy club, Medical Ethics Society Name: Miri Tannenbaum Position: Media Center Staff Hometown: Chicago, IL. High School Attended: Ida Crown Jewish Academy Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet Harova Major: Psychology Fun Fact: I box! (like kickboxing but no kicking) Favorite thing about YU: sushi salads all the way Extracurriculars: Model UN, Psych club, Perspective, Israel club,

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Media Center Name: Tali Ramras Position: Media Center Staff Hometown: Teaneck, NJ High School Attended: The Frisch School Yeshiva/Seminary: Midreshet Lindebaum Major: Psychology Favorite Quote: “The snack that smiles back” If I could have any superpower, it would be: Being able to turn the light off from my bed Secret Talent: I consider myself to be a very talented bargain shopper Extracurriculars: START science, Madricha, MODEL UN, avid fan and reader of Perspective Name: Yoni Apsan Position: Media Center Staff Hometown: Springfield, NJ. High School Attended: JEC Yeshiva/Seminary: Netiv Aryeh Major: Economics Fun Fact: I fostered an ailing leap off gecko named Cleopatra If I could have any superpower, it would be: Transfiguration into animal Extracurriculars: Volleyball, rowing club, YUNMUN

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