Read all about the hard-working staff of CalsMUN 2025 here!
Nisha van Haalen
Secretary General Favourite MUN memory
My first MUN party at Lmuna 2022, the location was so beautiful and big. I remember that I did not know anyone there. However, I had so much fun with the new friends I made there. That is when I knew how much I like MUN. I really like the fact that you can get so close to people in a short time. What do you look forward to the most? The party, which always has the best decorations and the best music. I love how you can dance with people you never have seen before. Why do you think good health is important? Good health determines the quality of life. Health is one of the most important aspects of life and cannot be bought with money. Good health is important because it allows us to live our lives to the fullest! Quote “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” -Fred Devito |
Carlijne Vons
Deputy Secretary General Favourite MUN memory
Debating as DPRK in GA1 at BSNMUN. One issue was about nuclear non-proliferation, which made it more challenging, but especially more fun to debate upon. It was intriguing to see such a contradicting perspective on this matter. What do you look forward to the most? I am looking forward to seeing our conference take shape and to be able to contribute to its succes. I am also looking forward to our OC outings, such as attending LMUNA. Why do you think good health is important? Good health is one of the most essential things for maintaining a happy life. Good health enables you to engage in activities you love and it makes you feel more productive, which essentially results in greater happiness and well-being. Quote “A healthy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier." -Tom Stoppard |
Inés Strubbe Selma
Deputy Secretary General Favourite MUN memory
My favorite MUN memory would be the wonderfully executed CalsMUN 2024 I got to attend, organised by my dear friends. It was a wonderful MUN where I dared to stand up and speech, saw my friends shine on stage with faces full of joy and pride, and experienced the true eagerness, our generation has to better this world. What do you look forward to the most? I look forward to running the CalsMUN 2025 weekend among the other wonderful OC members, the bonds we will form, the experience we will gain, and lastly, but most importantly, experiencing this generations step towards a better world through the form of lively debate. Why do you think good health is important? Good health, physically and mentally, is important due to the fact that it makes us able to enjoy life to the fullest. It is the foundation for leading a fulfilling, valuable and joyful life, that's why it is important to pay special attention to your own well-being and the well-being of those around you. Quote "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Nelson Mandela |
Jessamy Repi
Conference Manager Favourite MUN memory
As a delegate, LMUNA 2022. It was my first MUN outside of CalsMUN and it was amazing! Our delegation had so much fun at the conference and with exploring the city centre. At this MUN I've met most of my closest friends. Model United Nations connect people and makes for the best memories one could have. I am excited to return to LMUNA 2024! What do you look forward to the most? This will be my second year in the Organising Committee. Last year we have worked very hard to create the biggest CalsMUN yet! This year we strive for creating an even bigger conference than last year. I look forward the most to creating a comfortable place for beginner delegates. Why do you think good health is important? Your health, mentally and physically, affect the person you are. I strongly believe that being healthy has a positive effect on your life. Physically, it allows you to engage in daily activities. Mentally, it helps with emotional strength and the capacity to overcome life's challenges with rational thoughts. Good health is about living life to its fullest potential. Quote “No Problem of Human Destiny is Beyond Human Beings.” -John F. Kennedy |
Yusra Gutale
Conference Manager Favourite MUN memory
One of my favorite MUN experiences is CalsMUN 2024. As a member of the Organizing Committee, I had the chance to meet many new people and make new friends. Being behind the scenes allowed me to see MUN from a whole different perspective. Everyone made the weekend both fun and rewarding. It was an amazing experience that I'll always remember. What do you look forward to the most? I look most forward to attending other MUN's and meeting new people. Why do you think good health is important? Good health is essential because it provides the energy and vitality needed to tackle daily challenges, allowing us to maintain independence and productivity. Quote “The greatest wealth is health.” -Virgil |
Cindy Chen
Conference Manager Favourite MUN memory
My favorite MUN memory is from last year’s CALSMUN. It was my second conference, and I was already given an important and influential country to represent. It was very fun, and I spoke much more than I did the first time. What do you look forward to the most? I am looking forward to going to LMUNA, where I hope to gain even more experience and make lasting memories with new and old friends. Why do you think good health is important? Good health is crucial because it enables us to live our lives to the fullest and enjoy everything we love. It helps prevent illnesses and keeps us strong, making it essential to take care of our health and help others in need to stay healthy. Quote “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” - Albert Einstein |
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Jinda Vijver
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies
Favourite MUN memory
Last year we went to BSNMUN and we stayed in a hotel. I speeched for the first time, I was really proud of myself. In the evening we went out to diner in the cutest Italian restaurant and after that we watched a movie in one of the rooms with snacks. Eventually everyone was a bit enthusiastic and we did backflips in the hall. It was such an amazing evening.
What do you look forward to the most?
I am really looking forward to getting to know the new OC. I am also really looking forward to LMUNA. I heard such wonderful stories of the people who attended LMUNA already.
Why do you think good health is important?
Health is really important, because it affects your emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. That is why it is so important that all people have access to healthcare. Not only is human health very important, but it is very important that our environment is healthy as well. Because if we live in a healthy environment, then we will be able to live longer.
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“Be kind to yourself, we are only human, go slow, put your phone down and laugh at every opportunity.”
-Adele
Last year we went to BSNMUN and we stayed in a hotel. I speeched for the first time, I was really proud of myself. In the evening we went out to diner in the cutest Italian restaurant and after that we watched a movie in one of the rooms with snacks. Eventually everyone was a bit enthusiastic and we did backflips in the hall. It was such an amazing evening.
What do you look forward to the most?
I am really looking forward to getting to know the new OC. I am also really looking forward to LMUNA. I heard such wonderful stories of the people who attended LMUNA already.
Why do you think good health is important?
Health is really important, because it affects your emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. That is why it is so important that all people have access to healthcare. Not only is human health very important, but it is very important that our environment is healthy as well. Because if we live in a healthy environment, then we will be able to live longer.
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“Be kind to yourself, we are only human, go slow, put your phone down and laugh at every opportunity.”
-Adele
Simona Karkalasev
Head of Administration Favourite MUN memory
This will be my first time getting any experience in MUN, but I am looking forward to it! What do you look forward to the most? The things I look forward to the most, regarding the MUN would be the people I will be getting to know and the experiences I will gain from it. Also do I think that the way different cultures from around the world are joined is an amazing thing about the MUN. Why do you think good health is important? Health is an important topic, because we, as humans need it to survive. Not everywhere in the world there is acces to good healthcare. And this not only affects these individuals, it could also affect the whole world. If, for example a population is more healthy this population will also become more productive causing the economy to grow and develop. This is one of the many examples which show that good health is important. Quote “I may not believe in myself, but I believe in what I am doing.” -Jimmy Page |
Constanze Mosso
Deputy Head of Administration Favourite MUN memory
Since this will be my first MUN, my favorite memory was during one of the meetings. We had to make a TikTok and I got to slide down the stairrailling. What do you look forward to the most? The thing I look most forward to is meeting all kinds of people from all over the world. Another thing I am really excited about is going to Lmuna and getting to know the OC. Why do you think good health is important? Good health is important for every single person. You need it to be able to live a long and happy life. Quote “Never let anyone treat u like regular glue, you're glitter glue.” -Milo and Marilyn |
Kyara Rutten
Head of Housing and Hospitality Favourite MUN memory
This is my first year attending a MUN, but I am very excited to make a lot of memories along this journey that I am going to make. What do you look forward to the most? The whole journey is a new experience for me, but I am most looking forward to the final weekend to see what we have accomplished. Why do you think good health is important? Health is everywhere and everyone needs good health. I think that health is one of the most important things for happiness. This is because without a good health you are every time thinking of it and feeling sick. Quote “It is health that is real wealth. And not pieces of gold and silver.” -Gandhi |
Lucie van den Berg
Deputy Head of Housing and Hospitality Favourite MUN memory
This will be my first year attending a MUN, i am very eager to make beautiful memories and experiencing all sorts of fun things. What do you look forward to the most? I am looking forward to making memories and seeing what we will achieve with one another, just doing new things and getting to know new people. Why do you think good health is important? I think good health is very important because when you have good health you are enjoying the world around you more, instead of worrying about everything. Then you can actually enjoy yourself and the people around you. Also, when you're physically and mentally well, you can focus better, work more efficiently, and achieve our goals effectively. Quote “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself” -Coco Chanel |
Lieke van der Weijst
Head of Press Favourite MUN memory
My favorite MUN memory is my first time being a delegate at CalsMUN 2023. Finding the courage to speak in front of a group of strangers felt amazing and I have met so many great people there, some I am still in contact with. What do you look forward to the most? I look forward the most to meeting new people, listening to their stories and learning from their wisdom. Why do you think good health is important? I think good health and good healthcare is important, because good health is fundamental to the attainment of peace and security and a fundamental right of every human being. A brighter future is only possible if we can maintain a happy and healthy society. Quote “In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.” -Abraham Lincoln |
Tiffany Kokou-Tchri
Deputy Head of Press Favourite MUN memory
I haven’t got any MUN experience yet, although I’m very excited for this years MUN. What do you look forward to the most? I look forward to taking pictures and seeing everybody debating. I also look forward to witnessing interesting conversations and debates bloom during the conference. I also look quite forward to meeting lots of new people and bonding with them. MUN is a very special experience after all and I’m exited to make new memories. Why do you think good health is important? It’s important to be healthy, because it’s a big part of your life and determines how you live it. Quote “You only have one life to live. Make sure it’s yours.” -Eleanor Brown |
Eleane Frerichs
Head of Catering Favourite MUN memory
I like all my MUN memories, but my favourite memory got to be last years CalsMUN. It was very fun. What do you look forward to the most? I am looking foward to meeting new people from different countries. And making friends all around the world! Why do you think good health is important? Good health is important, because it is good for the wellbeing of people, physically and mentally. Quote “At the end of the day, we can endure much more then we think we can.” -Frida Kahlo |
Nya Muszi
Deputy Head of Catering Favourite MUN memory
The second day of CalsMun 2024, because I dared to speech a lot more, made new friends, and found my voice. What do you look forward to the most? Our bond as the OC becoming strong, making new friends during the event, and also, going to lmuna together. Why do you think good health is important? For so many reasons! We need both good physical, and mental health to perform the activities we want and good health makes us realize that nothing can stop us to live our life to the fullest. Quote “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt |
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Zera Steiginga
Head of Finance
Head of Finance
Favourite MUN memory
My favourite MUN memory is when we went to a small Italian restaurant during BSNMUN, they had the best pizza. Then, we went to a supermarket, got snacks, went back to the hotel rooms, and talked and watched a movie together. It was amazing.
What do you look forward to the most?
I really look forward to going to LMUNA, getting even better at speeching, making new friends and getting closer to the OC!
Why do you think good health is important?
I think good health is important because it plays a big role in how you lead your life; both mental and physical alike. I believe it is very important that everyone has access to good healthcare, and lives a long, healthy, happy, life.
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“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.”
-Aristotle
My favourite MUN memory is when we went to a small Italian restaurant during BSNMUN, they had the best pizza. Then, we went to a supermarket, got snacks, went back to the hotel rooms, and talked and watched a movie together. It was amazing.
What do you look forward to the most?
I really look forward to going to LMUNA, getting even better at speeching, making new friends and getting closer to the OC!
Why do you think good health is important?
I think good health is important because it plays a big role in how you lead your life; both mental and physical alike. I believe it is very important that everyone has access to good healthcare, and lives a long, healthy, happy, life.
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“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.”
-Aristotle
Jurre van Rietschote
Expert advisor Favourite MUN memory
LmunA 2020, my first ever MUN experience where I learned how to debate for the first time! What do you look forward to the most? Gaining more experience regarding being a Chair, since I have never done that. Why do you think good health is important? It has a direct influence on your experience of happiness, which is very important in my opinion. Quote “Don’t count the days, make the days count” -Muhammad Ali |
Sven Klein-Gunnewiek
Expert advisor Favourite MUN memory
We went to a different MUN together with some fellow OC Members and Students of our school. After the MUN we went to a hostel and later that evening a fellow OC Member accidentally dropped a mop cart down the stairs. That's where we started to laugh and this is a MUN related experience we will remember forever. What do you look forward to the most? I am looking forward to welcoming students to Cals Model United Nations once again. Furthermore, it is always nice to meet new people that all share the same interests for debating and participating in these conferences. Why do you think good health is important? Good health is important, because everyone deserves to have equal chances in life. That is only possible when we all have acces to the same healthcare and help in case we need it. Quote “If access to health care is considered a human right, who is considered human enough to have that right?” -Paul Farmer |
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Amy Sofogianni
MUN Director |
Tamara van der Sar
MUN Director |
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Our MUN director Amy Sofogiannis has guided enthousiastic Cals students through nine MUN's already. This year she will help us again with the 10th edition of CalsMUN! Mrs. Sofogiannis teaches English at Cals College Nieuwegein and together with Mrs. van der Sar, she takes care of all the MUN related activities. They truly are the heart of CalsMUN.
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Our MUN director Tamara van der Sar has helped with two MUN's already! This year she will be helping us again to make sure that CalsMUN 2025 will be an amazing experience for everyone involved! Mrs. van der Sar teaches geography at Cals College Nieuwegein and together with Mrs. Sofogiannis, she takes care of all the MUN related activities. They truly are the heart of CalsMUN.
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