The 30 Harvard staffers of HMCA 2026 are excited to meet you soon!
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Althea Lee
Althea Lee is a senior at Harvard studying Government and East Asian Studies. Having grown up in Singapore and Indonesia, she is passionate about urban studies in Southeast Asia. During her free time, she enjoys film photography and watching the NBA.
Lara Rahman
Lara Rahman is a sophomore living in Currier House. She is studying Economics on the pre-medical track. She is originally from Indiana. Outside of HMCA, she had also staff HMCB and HMCE. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, spending time with friends, and looking at sports cars.
United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 30)
Andrew Zonneveld
Andrew is a senior at Harvard College concentrating in Government with a secondary in Education Studies living in Leverett House. Andrew is a military dependent from Jacksonville, North Carolina and has been involved with HMC since his first year on campus. He is currently serving his second term on the HMC Boston Board and is a former member of the HMC Europe Board. When he’s not working on HMC, you can find Andrew teaching swim lessons or reading a good book.
Bannon Price
Bannon Price is a sophomore at the college studying government and economics. He is on the pre-law track and hoping to work in human rights law. He is also a member of the Harvard Institute of Politics and the Harvard Undergraduate Consulting Group!
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Sebastian Juarez
Sebastian Juarez is a junior from Los Angeles at Harvard College studying Government and Arabic. This will be his fifth HMC and his second HMCA. Besides HMC, he is part of the Harvard competitive debate team, he leads the IOP Harvard CIVICS teaching program, and he organizes Harvard WorldMUN. While Sebastian is not traveling the world, you can find him watching Netflix, drinking boba, and attempting spicy food challenges.
Simona Letizia
Simona is a first year at Harvard College studying Economics and Governments. She has lived abroad for the majority of her life in Italy, Japan, Ghana, the US, Germany, and Singapore. Outside of HMUN, Simona can be found at the Institute of Politics, working with the Harvard Consulting on Business and the Environment, or running along the Charles with friends. Simona loves playing sports, hiking, thrifting, and finding the best coffee shops. She can’t wait to meet all the delegates at conference!
United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
Laasya Chiduruppa
Laasya Chiduruppa is a junior at Harvard studying Government and History. She has lived in Massachusetts her entire life, where her parents settled after immigrating from India. This will be her second HMCA and ninth HMC conference overall. When she's not working on schoolwork or HMC, Laasya can be found practicing yoga, podcasting, or hitting golf balls at the range.
JUNIOR STAFFER: TBA
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United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Annika Krovi
Annika Krovi is a sophomore in Lowell House concentrating in Social Studies. She participated in model legislature conferences in high school and is excited to staff HMC Asia this year as her 3rd HMC Conference! Outside of HMC, she is involved in the Harvard Institute of Politics and Mock Trial Team.
Ryan jung
Ryan Jung is a senior at Harvard studying Social Studies, Philosophy, and Education from Southern California. This will be his second time staffing HMCA and his ninth HMC conference. Outside of classes, he researches educational theory, teaches civics and philosophy, and powerlifts.
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
Chris Shin
Christopher is a rising junior at Harvard and a Leverett House resident from Cherry Hill, NJ, double concentrating in Chemical & Physical Biology and Government with a secondary in Music. He is the President of HMC-Europe 2026, and he was formerly on the boards of HMC-Boston and HMC-Asia. Aside from HMC-endeavors, Chris is the Co-Chair of the Policy Program at the Harvard Institute of Politics and a researcher at the Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard. Christopher is also an avid musician as a classical pianist and jazz trumpeter, serving as President of Harvard College Piano Society and playing lead trumpet in the Harvard Jazz Orchestra.
Michael Mauro
Michael Mauro is a sophomore at Harvard studying Economics and Government. He grew up on Long Island, New York and this will be his second HMCA and his third conference overall. In his free time, Michael enjoys playing ice hockey, going to the beach, and reading.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Tova Kaplan
Tova Kaplan is a senior in Leverett House from Chicago, Illinois. She concentrates in Government with a secondary in Economics. This will be her third and final HMC Asia conference, and her eighth HMC conference overall. At Harvard, she spends time in various political organizations, singing in a Jewish acapella group, working at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter, and arguing about movies with her friends.
JUNIOR STAFFER: TBA
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BRICS
Luke Kushner
Luke Kushner is a Junior studying Government and Economics. Originally from New York City, he now lives in Winthrop House at Harvard. This will be his third HMCA and fifth HMC conference as a staffer. Outside of Model Congress, Luke is also interested in rock climbing, cycling, and photography. He can't wait to meet all of you!
Morgan Beyers
Morgan Byers is a senior at Harvard studying Human Developmental & Regenerative Biology and Government. She grew up in Athens, Georgia, but she now spends her time on Harvard's campus serving as the Vice President of HMC Boston, working as an EMT with CrimsonEMS, and researching stem cells at Boston Children's Hospital. When she is not doing schoolwork, Morgan can be found going on walks along the Charles River and visiting local coffee shops. This will be her sixth HMC conference and second HMC Asia, and she is thrilled to meet you all!
Senate Foreign Relations
Cameron Reckard
Cameron Reckard is a junior at Harvard College living in Quincy House. He plans to concentrate in Statistics with a secondary in Economics. Originally from the small town of Sheridan, Wyoming, Cameron currently serves on the boards of HMC Boston and HMC San Francisco, and is thrilled to join HMCA this year! Outside of classes, Cameron loves to get out and explore new places (especially when they have tall buildings in them), as well as spend time with friends playing board games. When not working on homework, you’ll find him planning his next trip or watching his favorite Netflix shows.
Layla Kelly
Layla Kelly is a sophomore at Harvard studying Government and Economics. Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, she now lives in Lowell House. This will be her third HMC conference and first HMCA! Layla loves going for long walks with friends, finding the best latte in Cambridge, and playing tennis.
House Foreign Affairs
Atticus Lee
Atticus Lee is a senior at Harvard studying Government and History. He is from New York City and loves exploring and going on walks in his free time. You’ll always hear him talking about his favorite TV shows (especially Arrested Development) and musical artists (especially Kendrick Lamar). He attended HMC conferences all four years of high school and currently serves as the co-President of HMC Boston, having previously served as the President of HMC Europe.
Junior Staffer: TBD
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House Homeland Security
Hillary Silver
Hillary Silver is a rising sophomore at Harvard studying History and Economics. After growing up in New York City, Hillary loves all of the Boston snow but is still getting used to snow in April. She is thrilled to be attending her second HMCA and her eighth HMC overall across Boston, San Francisco, and Asia conferences. When she's not in Widener library reading, she loves exploring ice cream stores around Harvard Square, dancing, and showing friends pictures of her dog.
Amari urquhart
Amari is a junior at Harvard living in Cabot House studying Neuroscience and Economics with a citation in Spanish on the pre-medical track. He was born in New York City, but currently resides in Montclair, New Jersey. In his free time he enjoys playing basketball and tennis, trying new foods, and doing neuroscience research! His favorite sports team is the New York Knicks. This is his second HMCA conference and fourth HMC conference.
House Intelligence
JACK KELLY
Jack is a senior at Harvard originally from Harrison, New York, but he currently lives in the best house on campus, Pfoho! He is a double concentrator in applied math and government and is interested in using the tools of math, statistics, and computer science to solve important economic and social problems. He served as the Co-President of HMC Boston 2025 and is looking forward to returning to HMC Asia 2026 for his third time as a senior staffer. He was a model congress delegate for all four years of high school, so he is excited to be helping out with the conferences he once attended! Outside of HMC, he is an amateur marathon runner, an avid music listener, and a podcast connoisseur.
Junior Staffer: TBA
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G-20
Hana o’Looney
Hana O'Looney is a senior at Harvard College double concentrating in Economics and Government. She is from Maryland in the suburbs of Washington D.C., however, she also spent time attending school in Tokyo, Japan throughout childhood. This will be her ninth Harvard Model Congress conference! Outside of HMCA, Hana is involved with the Harvard University Institute of Politics and the student-run radio station WHRB 95.3FM. You’ll find her on campus at pilates classes, discussing education policy, or trying to find the best matcha latte in Boston.
Dillon Dukes
Dillon Dukes is a first-year student at Harvard studying Government and Economics. He grew up in Swedesboro, NJ, and is passionate about economic empowerment and investing in underserved communities. Dillon has interned for Senator Cory Booker, served as Co-President of Harvard’s Freshman Class, and is involved with HUCP and CrimBiz. H In his free time, Dillon enjoys exploring innovative finance strategies, reading, and engaging with current political issues. This will be his first HMCA.
House Science, Space, & Technology
Franny Connors
Franny Connors is a Senior at Harvard studying Applied Math and Economics with a language citation in French. Franny grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and she spent her junior spring semester studying abroad in Paris, France. This will be her fourth HMCA conference and sixth HMC conference overall. Outside of HMC, Franny likes to play lacrosse and squash, and she also has an affinity for making and appreciating art.
Avery kim
Avery is a junior at Harvard originally from Glen Ridge, New Jersey, a small suburb of New York City. He is studying Statistics and Computer Science. Outside of HMCA, Avery is a team lead for the Harvard Clean Energy Group, serves as President for the Harvard Half Asian People’s Association, and dances for the Asian American Dance Troupe. In his free time, Avery enjoys playing tennis, snowboarding, and composing music.
Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions
Anil cacodar
Anil Cacodcar is a senior at Harvard studying Regenerative Biology and Economics from Lafayette, LA. His research deals with health economics and public opinion. He led the 2024 Harvard Youth Poll, the nation’s largest poll on the civic attitudes and political beliefs of young Americans under 30. Anil has previously interned at the National Institutes of Health, the Council on Foreign Relations, and the Pew Research Center. In his free time, Anil enjoys filmmaking and sailing.
JUNIOR STAFFER: TBA
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