Ecosoc

Currently in Grade 12, Mykhail Stepanov serves as the president chair of the ECOSOC committee at Valencia Model United Nations. With over 3 MUN experiences, including a received honorable delegate distinction at BCNMUN, Mykhail has immense interest in diplomacy, international relations, and multilateral cooperation. Mykhail Stepanov is committed to foster a thoughtful debate, constructive dialogue, as well as meaningful collaboration amongst delegates and he hopes that the ValMUN conference can be as inspiring to the delegates as it is to him.

Sofía Kouyoumdjian Mastenbroek is currently a sophomore at the American School of Valencia, she was born in Barcelona, and has lived in Valencia almost her entire life. Sofia's MUN journey began in the 6th grade, and since then she has attended eight conferences across Madrid and Valencia. Having participated as a delegate throughout these MUN experiences, this year she begins a new position in this MUN conference as a chair. What she enjoys most about MUN is meeting new people, discovering new perspectives on important topics, and gaining a deeper understanding of what is happening around the world. As a chair, Sofia hopes to create a welcoming and enjoyable environment where delegates can learn, have fun. She is especially excited to experience MUN from a different perspective, take on new responsibilities, and help create a memorable conference for everyone involved.

Olivia Lizondo is a chair of the ECOSOC committee. She is currently an 11th grade student at the American School of Valencia, where she has studied for the past four years. Born in California, Olivia is Spanish-American and has been involved in Model United Nations since 8th grade. MUN has allowed Olivia to strengthen her public speaking and critical thinking skills, while encouraging her to approach complex issues from different perspectives and apply her knowledge to real world situations. She believes that one of the most valuable aspects of MUN is its ability to raise awareness of current events and inspire students to become more informed and engaged global citizens. As a chair of ECOSOC, she hopes to create an engaging and welcoming environment. She is excited to be part of this conference and looks forward to helping delegates develop their skills, broaden their perspectives, and make the most of their MUN experience.

Ona Párraga Casas is a chair of the ECOSOC committee for ValMUN. She is a junior-year student at the American School of Valencia, Ona was born and raised in Valencia, Spain, which sparked a deep curiosity for global affairs. She began her Model UN journey in the seventh grade, and has since attended three conferences, which have helped her build immense confidence, public speaking authority, and sharp research skills. Beyond academics and debate, Ona dedicates her free time to team sports, community volunteer opportunities and tutoring young children. As a chair, Ona is honored to lead the committee and hopes to foster a highly engaging, fruitful debate while encouraging delegates of all experience levels to confidently step up to the podium.