Meet the Secretariat
Secretary-General
Sarah Schulte
Sarah is a junior from Louisa, Virginia double majoring in Government and Music. In addition to being your Secretary-General, she competes in collegiate Model UN conferences and serves as the Assistant Head Delegate of General Assemblies for the William & Mary Travel Model UN team. Outside of Model UN, Sarah is a Sharpe and WMSURE scholar, serves as a Tour Guide for William & Mary’s Undergraduate Admissions, is the Marketing chair for the Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance, and performs with the Barksdale Treble Chorus and the Eastern European Instrument and Vocal Ensemble. She loves musical theatre, singing, reading, and drinking tea. She is honored to serve as your Secretary-General and incredibly excited to see what this year’s WMHSMUN has in store!
Director-General
Laila Hall
Laila is a junior from Arlington, VA majoring in History. She is incredibly excited for round three of WMHSMUN, having previously served as Chargé d’Affaires and the USG for Specialized Agencies. Laila is a member of William & Mary’s chapter of Kappa Delta, Chief of Staff for &MUN XIII, and a color guard performer for the Blue Knights and Jersey Surf DBC. You can find Laila going for a run in Colonial Williamsburg, reading a new book, or exploring campus with friends. She wishes everyone the best of luck and is incredibly excited to see new and returning delegates on campus this fall!
Registration Director
Emily Reynolds
Emily is a sophomore from right here in Williamsburg majoring in Government. She is ecstatic to return to WMHSMUN after serving as Chargé d’Affaires last year. Emily has been involved in Model UN since middle school, and this past year directed at WMIDMUN and &MUN. Outside of Model UN Emily is a member of Pi Beta Phi and the public policy club. In her free time, she loves spending time in Colonial Williamsburg, getting coffee with friends and shopping for anything and everything. Emily is so excited to work hard to make sure everyone can enjoy our lovely conference this fall!
Chief of Staff
Kristen Valendo
Kristen is a sophomore from Fords, NJ majoring in Economics and Government. She is extremely excited for her second WMHSMUN and first on the secretariat after directing at last year’s conference. Kristen also recently directed general assemblies at WMIDMUN XXIII and &MUN XIII, and she has been involved in Model UN since her sophomore year of high school. In her free time, Kristen loves watching ice hockey, reading, visiting the sheep of Colonial Williamsburg, and relaxing with friends. She cannot wait to welcome all delegates to William & Mary’s beautiful campus this fall!
Under-Secretary General of Novice Committees
Alex Winkler
Alex Winkler is a sophomore from Annandale, VA majoring in Government. They are incredibly excited for their first WMHSMUN as USG-Novice. Outside of Model UN, you can find Alex singing in the William & Mary Choir, reading, doing homework, and exploring all that Colonial Williamsburg has to offer. Alex is looking forward to welcoming delegates to William & Mary this fall!
Under-Secretary General of General Assemblies
Alex Diez
Alex Diez is a sophomore from Alexandria, VA majoring in Government and Data Science. He is thrilled to be working at WMHSMUN after serving as a Rapp last year. When not at Model UN, you can find him working as the student manager for the Men’s Soccer team, sailing with Club Sailing, devouring cheese at cheese club, or working in the slice.
Under-Secretary General of Specialized Agencies
Quinlan Duprey
Quinlan is a sophomore from Bedford, NH, majoring in Economics and Government. After directing a committee at last year's WMHSMUN, he is excited to return as USG-specialized. Quinlan enjoys traveling with the IRC to conferences and directing at WMHSMUN, WMIDMUN, and &MUN. He can be found running, reading, working (a little too much), and eating a lot of chicken.
Under-Secretary General of Crisis Committees
Kelson Lowrie
Kelson Is a junior from Somerset NJ, majoring in International relations and Economics. He is excited to return to the USG crisis role after serving in this role last year. In IRC, he is also Director-General of &MUN, our college conference. You can find Kelson doing Russian homework, swimming with Club sWiM, or playing intramural sports across campus.
Director of Public Relations
Lauren Alligood
Lauren is a junior from Tewksbury, NJ majoring in International Relations through the Joint Degree Program between William & Mary and the University of St Andrews. After serving WMHSMUN as last year’s Chief of Staff, she is incredibly excited to be returning, this time as Director of Public Relations. Other than her involvement in IRC, Lauren is a member of Pi Beta Phi and the St Andrews United Nations Association. Outside of MUN, you’ll find her reading, writing, playing field hockey, or running around Scotland. She looks forward to welcoming and supporting delegates from afar as she returns to the UK to complete the third year of her degree.
Media Director
Eryn McKendree
Eryn is a junior from Johnstown, PA studying Government and Environmental Policy. In addition to being the Media Director for WMHS, Eryn is the Director of Logistics for the William and Mary Travel Model UN Team, the Campus Advisor for the International Relations Club, and the Initiation Advisor for Phi Sigma Pi. When she is not doing MUN or studying, Eryn loves reading, drawing, and exploring W&M’s beautiful campus. She is so excited for the fun and MUN of WMHS 39, and looks forward to welcoming you all conference weekend.