Model United Nations at Cerritos High School is an on campus, nationally ranked organization run by dedicated personnel committed to teaching students about international issues and allowing them to grow and develop their own skills. The Secretariat strives to foster a constructive forum for public speaking, researching, writing, critical thinking and negotiating, emphasizing process over product. For more information about current Secretariat members and their positions, view below!
Advisors
Bill Mustard
Contact: Bill.Mustard@abcusd.us
Classes: Modern History/MUN, US History/MUN, Civics/MUN
MUN History: Advisor (CHS: 1998 to Present)
Classes: Modern History/MUN, US History/MUN, Civics/MUN
MUN History: Advisor (CHS: 1998 to Present)
Jason Watanabe
Contact: Jason.Watanabe@abcusd.us
Classes: World History/MUN, Economics/MUN
MUN History: Student (CHS-1995-1999), President/Secretary-General/Advisor (UCI: 2001-2003), Advisor (CHS: 2003 to Present)
Classes: World History/MUN, Economics/MUN
MUN History: Student (CHS-1995-1999), President/Secretary-General/Advisor (UCI: 2001-2003), Advisor (CHS: 2003 to Present)
SECRETARIAT
Co Secretary-General
Azalea Han
Contact: sg.cerritosmun@gmail.com
Hey everyone! My name is Azalea Han, and I’m beyond excited to serve as one of your Secretaries-General for the 2022 to 2023 school year. Throughout my journey in the Cerritos MUN program, I’ve not only developed the essential skills of MUN, like researching, writing, and public speaking, I have learned so many valuable life lessons. From attending my very first conference to organizing them, I can truly say that I have grown so much, both as a delegate and a person.
Outside of MUN, I’m involved in Student Government, UNICEF club, and my job at a Congressional campaign! Off campus, my favorite activities include reading new books, binging the Harry Potter movies, collecting Squishmallows, and sleeping for hours.
When I first started MUN, I was such an introvert who was absolutely terrified of public speaking. I know that MUN can be quite intimidating at times, and I completely understand – I was in your position once. However, as one of your SGs, I will always be there when you need a helping hand. I look forward to everything that this upcoming year has to offer, and I hope to see you soon!
Hey everyone! My name is Azalea Han, and I’m beyond excited to serve as one of your Secretaries-General for the 2022 to 2023 school year. Throughout my journey in the Cerritos MUN program, I’ve not only developed the essential skills of MUN, like researching, writing, and public speaking, I have learned so many valuable life lessons. From attending my very first conference to organizing them, I can truly say that I have grown so much, both as a delegate and a person.
Outside of MUN, I’m involved in Student Government, UNICEF club, and my job at a Congressional campaign! Off campus, my favorite activities include reading new books, binging the Harry Potter movies, collecting Squishmallows, and sleeping for hours.
When I first started MUN, I was such an introvert who was absolutely terrified of public speaking. I know that MUN can be quite intimidating at times, and I completely understand – I was in your position once. However, as one of your SGs, I will always be there when you need a helping hand. I look forward to everything that this upcoming year has to offer, and I hope to see you soon!
Co Secretary-General
Jamie Christine Gokim
Contact: sg.cerritosmun@gmail.com
Hello everyone! My name is Jamie Gokim and I am beyond excited to be serving as one of your Co-Secretary Generals for this 2022-2023 school year! Entering my 4th year in MUN, I can truly say from the bottom of my heart that my growth in public speaking, research, and leadership has been immeasurable. I began in this program as a timid freshman at Cerritos High and am so honored to be finishing off my last year in Cerritos MUN with all of the valuable friendships and experiences that I will carry with me for the rest of my life! MUN has shaped me into the person that I am today, and despite all of the hardships that I have had, I wouldn’t change a thing!Outside of MUN, I am actively serving in on-campus clubs as President of Girl Up, Co-President of Take Lead, and Co-Director of Activities for Cerritos Wellness. When I’m not at school, you’re likely to find me getting boba with my friends, watching Netflix, or lurking in the romance section of a Barnes n Noble! Model UN is hard, and there’s really no way to sugarcoat it. But, I am a strong believer that hard work and perseverance can take you a long way. Feel free to reach out if you ever want to talk, complain, or are just looking for advice (MUN-related or not). I hope that everyone finds the same unforgettable experiences in CHSMUN that I have found and I sincerely hope that everyone has a wonderful school year!
Hello everyone! My name is Jamie Gokim and I am beyond excited to be serving as one of your Co-Secretary Generals for this 2022-2023 school year! Entering my 4th year in MUN, I can truly say from the bottom of my heart that my growth in public speaking, research, and leadership has been immeasurable. I began in this program as a timid freshman at Cerritos High and am so honored to be finishing off my last year in Cerritos MUN with all of the valuable friendships and experiences that I will carry with me for the rest of my life! MUN has shaped me into the person that I am today, and despite all of the hardships that I have had, I wouldn’t change a thing!Outside of MUN, I am actively serving in on-campus clubs as President of Girl Up, Co-President of Take Lead, and Co-Director of Activities for Cerritos Wellness. When I’m not at school, you’re likely to find me getting boba with my friends, watching Netflix, or lurking in the romance section of a Barnes n Noble! Model UN is hard, and there’s really no way to sugarcoat it. But, I am a strong believer that hard work and perseverance can take you a long way. Feel free to reach out if you ever want to talk, complain, or are just looking for advice (MUN-related or not). I hope that everyone finds the same unforgettable experiences in CHSMUN that I have found and I sincerely hope that everyone has a wonderful school year!
Under-Secretary General of Technology/Conferences
Christine Jiang
Contact: christine_jiang@myabcusd.org
Hi Everyone! My name is Christine Jiang and I am so excited to be your 2022-2023 Under Secretary General of Technology for this year's conference. I’ve been in MUN since freshman year so this would be my 4th year doing MUN. Throughout my 3 years of being a delegate I’ve learned many skills such as writing position papers and public speaking. Outside of school, I love baking/cooking and collecting Kpop Photocards. In addition, some of my favorite artists include Seventeen, Twice, and Enhypen. I hope you all have a wonderful time in your committees and a productive conference. Please feel free to contact/email me if you ever have any questions or just want to talk.
Hi Everyone! My name is Christine Jiang and I am so excited to be your 2022-2023 Under Secretary General of Technology for this year's conference. I’ve been in MUN since freshman year so this would be my 4th year doing MUN. Throughout my 3 years of being a delegate I’ve learned many skills such as writing position papers and public speaking. Outside of school, I love baking/cooking and collecting Kpop Photocards. In addition, some of my favorite artists include Seventeen, Twice, and Enhypen. I hope you all have a wonderful time in your committees and a productive conference. Please feel free to contact/email me if you ever have any questions or just want to talk.
Co Under-Secretary General of Delegate Affairs
Lauren Munda
Contact: daolaurenmunda@gmail.com
Salutations besties! I am Lauren Munda and I am one of the USG of DAO’s for this upcoming school year! This is my 4th year in MUN and I am grateful for all the amazing opportunities, experiences, and memories that this program has granted me, from allowing me to meet my closest friends to traveling around New York for NHSMUN 2022. As one of the USG of DAO’s, we work to help create a welcoming environment for our new fellow MUNers and further our beautiful bond within our tight knit MUN family! Other than MUN, I am a part of ASB as well as a few other clubs on campus such as Club Magkaisa, Surfrider, and CSF. Other than my hour-long naps and my binging of sitcoms, you’ll see me out with my friends, doing puzzles, or eating whatever’s in my fridge. I truly enjoy meeting and talking to new people, so please don’t hesitate to ever contact me in regards to any questions or concerns regarding MUN!
Salutations besties! I am Lauren Munda and I am one of the USG of DAO’s for this upcoming school year! This is my 4th year in MUN and I am grateful for all the amazing opportunities, experiences, and memories that this program has granted me, from allowing me to meet my closest friends to traveling around New York for NHSMUN 2022. As one of the USG of DAO’s, we work to help create a welcoming environment for our new fellow MUNers and further our beautiful bond within our tight knit MUN family! Other than MUN, I am a part of ASB as well as a few other clubs on campus such as Club Magkaisa, Surfrider, and CSF. Other than my hour-long naps and my binging of sitcoms, you’ll see me out with my friends, doing puzzles, or eating whatever’s in my fridge. I truly enjoy meeting and talking to new people, so please don’t hesitate to ever contact me in regards to any questions or concerns regarding MUN!
Co Under-Secretary General of Delegate Affairs
Amia Dauis
Contact: daoamiadauis@gmail.com
What’s up delegates! my name is Amia Dauis and I am so excited to serve as your USG of DAO’s this year. I have been in MUN for the past three years and despite my initial wariness, I seriously cannot imagine my life without MUN! i am blessed to not only have been in a competitive environment where I’m always pushed to grow, but to be surrounded by some of the most amazing people here at Cerritos. Through MUN, I’ve learned so much about myself, about others, and about how much time, heart dedication each member of MUN puts into their work and their own growth. As USG of DAO’s, i get the opportunity to oversee the people who share my passion for helping others to become the best version of themselves, our wonderful DAO’s! Outside of school, I love dancing, going to the beach, and having a good time with good friends. I hope that you all have an amazing year and I can’t wait to meet all of you!
What’s up delegates! my name is Amia Dauis and I am so excited to serve as your USG of DAO’s this year. I have been in MUN for the past three years and despite my initial wariness, I seriously cannot imagine my life without MUN! i am blessed to not only have been in a competitive environment where I’m always pushed to grow, but to be surrounded by some of the most amazing people here at Cerritos. Through MUN, I’ve learned so much about myself, about others, and about how much time, heart dedication each member of MUN puts into their work and their own growth. As USG of DAO’s, i get the opportunity to oversee the people who share my passion for helping others to become the best version of themselves, our wonderful DAO’s! Outside of school, I love dancing, going to the beach, and having a good time with good friends. I hope that you all have an amazing year and I can’t wait to meet all of you!
DELEGATE AFFAIRS OFFICERS
Khushi Sharma
Contact: daokhushisharma@gmail.com
Hi everyone! I’m Khushi Sharma, and I am beyond excited to be one of you DAOs this year! I hope to guide you through your MUN journey, and make you more confident in committee! As a public speaker for 8 years, and an MUN delegate for 5, I am delighted to share such an amazing program with each and every one of you! Through MUN I have been able to meet so many amazing friends, an experience I hope many of you will share. This year I can’t wait to watch each and every one of you grow into great public speakers, becoming more confident in your speaking and presenting, even outside of committee!Outside of MUN, I am involved in UNICEF, CSF, HOSA and on the girl’s Water Polo team. I enjoy listening to music and sometimes creating my own, and reading various books mainly in fiction, biographical, and historical fiction genres. I understand how difficult and intimidating the first year of MUN can be, and I encourage everyone to reach out for questions or even for extra practice! I can’t wait to meet all of you!
Hi everyone! I’m Khushi Sharma, and I am beyond excited to be one of you DAOs this year! I hope to guide you through your MUN journey, and make you more confident in committee! As a public speaker for 8 years, and an MUN delegate for 5, I am delighted to share such an amazing program with each and every one of you! Through MUN I have been able to meet so many amazing friends, an experience I hope many of you will share. This year I can’t wait to watch each and every one of you grow into great public speakers, becoming more confident in your speaking and presenting, even outside of committee!Outside of MUN, I am involved in UNICEF, CSF, HOSA and on the girl’s Water Polo team. I enjoy listening to music and sometimes creating my own, and reading various books mainly in fiction, biographical, and historical fiction genres. I understand how difficult and intimidating the first year of MUN can be, and I encourage everyone to reach out for questions or even for extra practice! I can’t wait to meet all of you!
Michal Mengistu
Contact: daomichalmengistu@gmail.com
Hi Delegates! My name is Michal Mengistu and I'm so excited to be one of your 2022-2023 Delegate Affairs Officers! This is my 5th year in Model United Nations and this program has taught me so many valuable things. MUN has aided me in leadership, my speaking abilities, and confidence. This program is something I truly enjoy and love, to be educated about current world events is something I believe we should all be knowledgeable about and through MUN I'm able to do my part. I always enjoy learning and researching all the new topics MUN has introduced me to. On campus you can find me in several different clubs, I’m Vice President of Girl Up, Secretary of Cerritos Wellness and co-director of activities of CSF. As well as every now and then you can find me helping out cross country/track and backstage at CHS’s Drama productions. While off campus I'm usually spending time with friends, listening to music, and or shopping! I’m exhilarated to see you all grow in MUN from your first conference to your last of this year, and to be able to watch all your improvements! This program is truly special and I'm so excited to work with you all soon, feel free to text me or reach out anytime on instagram, @michalmengistu.
Hi Delegates! My name is Michal Mengistu and I'm so excited to be one of your 2022-2023 Delegate Affairs Officers! This is my 5th year in Model United Nations and this program has taught me so many valuable things. MUN has aided me in leadership, my speaking abilities, and confidence. This program is something I truly enjoy and love, to be educated about current world events is something I believe we should all be knowledgeable about and through MUN I'm able to do my part. I always enjoy learning and researching all the new topics MUN has introduced me to. On campus you can find me in several different clubs, I’m Vice President of Girl Up, Secretary of Cerritos Wellness and co-director of activities of CSF. As well as every now and then you can find me helping out cross country/track and backstage at CHS’s Drama productions. While off campus I'm usually spending time with friends, listening to music, and or shopping! I’m exhilarated to see you all grow in MUN from your first conference to your last of this year, and to be able to watch all your improvements! This program is truly special and I'm so excited to work with you all soon, feel free to text me or reach out anytime on instagram, @michalmengistu.
Madeline Miranda
Contact: daomadelinemiranda@gmail.com
What's poppin freshies!! My name is Madeline Miranda, and I am super excited to serve as one of your DAO’s for the 2021-2022 school year. Even as I enter my third year of MUN I find something new to learn about the program and its people every conference I attend. It has been a joy going to conferences to practice my public speaking, collaborative, and research skills that will undoubtedly help me far beyond high school. My favorite part of MUN is the confidence that you get after a good speech, which almost makes all the late-night research worth it… I am looking forward to working with the new additions to the MUN family (you guys!!) to bring up delegates that will be confident in their speaking abilities! Outside of MUN, I’m involved in Club Magkaisa, CSF, Surfrider, Hour Power, and our local library! In my little spare time, you’ll definitely find me knitting, painting, or snacking on melona ice cream while watching Netflix. I had been more than hesitant to join MUN, but now it's hard to imagine my high school experience without it! Getting over the first hurdles in freshman year can be a learning curve, so feel free to dm, email, or text me about any questions you have about MUN, high school, or anything in general! Never be afraid to reach out, we are all more than happy to help. This year let's make MUN F-U-N! :))
What's poppin freshies!! My name is Madeline Miranda, and I am super excited to serve as one of your DAO’s for the 2021-2022 school year. Even as I enter my third year of MUN I find something new to learn about the program and its people every conference I attend. It has been a joy going to conferences to practice my public speaking, collaborative, and research skills that will undoubtedly help me far beyond high school. My favorite part of MUN is the confidence that you get after a good speech, which almost makes all the late-night research worth it… I am looking forward to working with the new additions to the MUN family (you guys!!) to bring up delegates that will be confident in their speaking abilities! Outside of MUN, I’m involved in Club Magkaisa, CSF, Surfrider, Hour Power, and our local library! In my little spare time, you’ll definitely find me knitting, painting, or snacking on melona ice cream while watching Netflix. I had been more than hesitant to join MUN, but now it's hard to imagine my high school experience without it! Getting over the first hurdles in freshman year can be a learning curve, so feel free to dm, email, or text me about any questions you have about MUN, high school, or anything in general! Never be afraid to reach out, we are all more than happy to help. This year let's make MUN F-U-N! :))
Sid Suresh
Contact: daosidsuresh@gmail.com
Greetings, my dear friends! My name is Siddhartha Suresh and I’m beyond thrilled to be one of your DAO’s for the 2022-2023 school year! This year is my 3rd year in MUN and I’m so grateful that I decided to join in freshman year because of how much I’ve grown in my speaking/research skills, critical thinking, and confidence! Through MUN, you will meet ambitious people, make amazing memories, and make long lasting friendships that go beyond the classroom. Outside of MUN, I’m heavily involved with other clubs on campus such as Mu Alpha Theta, CPU, and Cerritos Wellness! In my free time, I’m always listening to some bops like Found by Tems and Brent Faiyaz, or Die Hard by Kendrick Lamar. I also love food, so if you have any recommendations, I’ll gladly take them! Anyways, I know that MUN might be overwhelming at times, but just know that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. If you have any questions about MUN or anything in general as the school year goes on, feel free to reach out to me and I’ll attempt to give you the best advice ever!
Greetings, my dear friends! My name is Siddhartha Suresh and I’m beyond thrilled to be one of your DAO’s for the 2022-2023 school year! This year is my 3rd year in MUN and I’m so grateful that I decided to join in freshman year because of how much I’ve grown in my speaking/research skills, critical thinking, and confidence! Through MUN, you will meet ambitious people, make amazing memories, and make long lasting friendships that go beyond the classroom. Outside of MUN, I’m heavily involved with other clubs on campus such as Mu Alpha Theta, CPU, and Cerritos Wellness! In my free time, I’m always listening to some bops like Found by Tems and Brent Faiyaz, or Die Hard by Kendrick Lamar. I also love food, so if you have any recommendations, I’ll gladly take them! Anyways, I know that MUN might be overwhelming at times, but just know that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. If you have any questions about MUN or anything in general as the school year goes on, feel free to reach out to me and I’ll attempt to give you the best advice ever!
Shawn Nguyen
Contact: daoshawnnguyen@gmail.com
Hey All, Shawn here! I'm honored to be one of your DAOs for the 2022 - 2023 school year! Joining MUN in my Sophomore year, MUN proved to be an intense challenge for me at first, but that challenge only made me more determined to succeed, with the support of my friends, family, and teachers. Only through this challenge was I able to grow my speaking skills past my expectations and make an abundant amount of memories with my MUN family! Outside of MUN, I try to learn as many new skills as I can, relax through playing instruments, and become a part of my community through my involvement in clubs and ASB! I'm absolutely hyped to see each of you grow past new horizons and I'll be there to support you all along the way. Hold your head up high and prepare for the best, you've got a great journey ahead of you!
Hey All, Shawn here! I'm honored to be one of your DAOs for the 2022 - 2023 school year! Joining MUN in my Sophomore year, MUN proved to be an intense challenge for me at first, but that challenge only made me more determined to succeed, with the support of my friends, family, and teachers. Only through this challenge was I able to grow my speaking skills past my expectations and make an abundant amount of memories with my MUN family! Outside of MUN, I try to learn as many new skills as I can, relax through playing instruments, and become a part of my community through my involvement in clubs and ASB! I'm absolutely hyped to see each of you grow past new horizons and I'll be there to support you all along the way. Hold your head up high and prepare for the best, you've got a great journey ahead of you!
Tripura Sai
Contact: daotripurasai@gmail.com
What's up guys! My name's Tripura Sai and I am so excited to be one of your delegate affairs officers for this school year! I am going into my second year of MUN and although my experience in conferences isn't a lot, I'm elated to meet you all and go to conferences with you! I'm super excited to see how I will grow this year along with all of you and make a lot of awesome memories!From MUN, I serve as the Vice President of Hosa, the President of the Wordsmiths writing club, and I volunteer at my Telugu language class every Friday! Along with writing and reading, if I manage to find free time, I enjoy singing, painting, and binge watching all my favorite shows. I'm an extreme fan of the Percy Jackson series and am willing to go head to head with anyone who wants to talk about it. :) Meeting new people is literally the best thing about MUN, so feel free to contact me anytime if you have any questions about anything! I'll be ready to answer any and all your questions in the best way I can, and, I can't say this enough, but I'm so excited to see all of you grow.
What's up guys! My name's Tripura Sai and I am so excited to be one of your delegate affairs officers for this school year! I am going into my second year of MUN and although my experience in conferences isn't a lot, I'm elated to meet you all and go to conferences with you! I'm super excited to see how I will grow this year along with all of you and make a lot of awesome memories!From MUN, I serve as the Vice President of Hosa, the President of the Wordsmiths writing club, and I volunteer at my Telugu language class every Friday! Along with writing and reading, if I manage to find free time, I enjoy singing, painting, and binge watching all my favorite shows. I'm an extreme fan of the Percy Jackson series and am willing to go head to head with anyone who wants to talk about it. :) Meeting new people is literally the best thing about MUN, so feel free to contact me anytime if you have any questions about anything! I'll be ready to answer any and all your questions in the best way I can, and, I can't say this enough, but I'm so excited to see all of you grow.