Model United Nations provides students with the opportunity to develop solutions to today's international problems. Each semester our team represents a different Member State in the United Nations and researches its policies, including its positions on international security, economic development, sustainability, and social-humanitarian efforts. At Model UN conferences, students act as diplomats for their assigned nation within a particular UN committee. The goal of these conferences is to foster diplomacy and cooperation as students write resolutions and reports, just as Member States in the UN do. While the educational experience is the true reward of any Model UN event, at many conferences awards are given to teams and individual students who excel at adhering to the constraints of domestic and international politics, public speaking, and leadership within their committee.
Fall 2025 semester:
Meeting on Mondays 5:45-8:30pm beginning August 25th in Moody 104 as the team prepares to represent Nigeria at the NMUN-DC conference.
2025-2026 Leadership Team
Head Delegate – Bri Uptain
Bri is a junior from Jackson, WY majoring in physics, with minors in international studies and history. Bri is in her fifth semester of Model UN. Bri shares, “Model UN has given me opportunities that would otherwise not have been possible – traveling across the country and world; meeting incredibly intelligent and humanity-minded people; bonding with an amazing group of people on campus; and learning under the guidance of a professor who wants not only success but growth for her students.” Bri is excited to lead the team as Head Delegate. Bri plans to attend law school after graduation. Bri likes pasta and hiking in Wyoming. |
Assistant Head Delegate – Lilia Kasten
Lilia is a senior Baylor Business Fellow from Milwaukee, WI, studying economics and international studies with minors in French and political science. Fall 2025 marks her third year in Model UN and first semester as assistant head delegate. She returns to MUN after a year of studying abroad in France and interning for the State Department in Washington, DC. Lilia is stepping into leadership to give back to a club she loves, hoping to empower others by sharing her experiences. Lilia writes, “MUN has opened the world to me; meeting people from around the world has challenged my perspectives and sparked new friendships.” After graduation, Lilia hopes to pursue a career in civil service with the State Department or join a humanitarian NGO. When she’s not studying, you’ll find Lilia with her nose in a book or out exploring the city she’s living in! |
Co-Junior Assistant Head Delegate - Walker Snider
Walker is a junior from Beaumont, TX, in his second year of MUN. He is double-majoring in English and international studies with a minor in Japanese. He chose to be a leader to assist in club activities and get more experience in leadership. Walker shares, "through Model UN, I've met so many like-minded people from all over the world. This club has allowed me to experience the international system firsthand and has taught me what diplomacy really looks like in practice." Post-graduation, Walker will pursue a Juris Doctor and hopes to work in government. Walker likes sharks, basketball, and geography trivia.
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Co-Junior Assistant Head Delegate - Gianna Bolla
Gianna is a junior from Spokane, Washington studying political science and Italian on the pre-law track. She joined Baylor’s Model United Nations team as a freshman and has been hooked ever since! She loves studying real-world issues and practicing diplomacy skills with peers from all over the world! She appreciates being able to build relationships with Baylor and international students alike, all while learning about foreign policy! When she’s not tackling sustainable agriculture or refugee rights, she loves rock climbing, hiking, & watching a good rom-com! She plans to attend law school and pursue a Masters in public policy, in hopes of returning to the beautiful Pacific-Northwest. |
Co-Publicity Chair - Mesha Mittanasala
Mesha, a junior from the San Francisco Bay Area, is a university scholars major with concentrations in political science, economics, and ethnic studies. Mesha will be in her fourth semester in Model UN in Spring 2026 after she spends the Fall 2025 semester interning in Washington, D.C. as part of the Baylor in Washington Program. Mesha’s favorite part about Model UN is meeting and working with students from across the world as well as taking on side quests during the MUN trips. She is excited to apply her love for social media to the Baylor MUN Instagram. Mesha enjoys trying new food, weightlifting, and sports photography.
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Co-Publicity Chair - Leah Al-zouhbi
Leah is a Senior from Plano, TX majoring in International Studies with a minor in Italian. Leah is in her second year of MUN and shares that, “through Model UN, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, travel to new places, and grow in diplomacy and public speaking!” After completing her B.A, Leah plans to pursue a career in international policy or government relations, using her background in international studies to shape global change
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Faculty Advisor - Dr. Rebecca Flavin
The 2025-2026 academic year marks Dr. Flavin’s sixteenth year advising Baylor’s Model United Nations Team. Dr. Flavin is a Senior Lecturer in Political Science and also serves as the Director of Engaged Learning Curriculum in the Office of Engaged Learning, Director of the Philanthropy and Public Service Program, and Associate Director of the Baylor in Washington Program. Dr. Flavin is also a member of the National Model United Nations Advisory Group, and Baylor’s Model UN team attends the NMUN-DC and NMUN-New York conferences annually. When Dr. Flavin isn’t helping her MUN students prepare for conference, she enjoys traveling, reading, and gardening.
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