Meet the Secretariat of MUNUM XL

The Secretariat and Under-Secretaries-General of MUNUM XL have been working hard to make the upcoming 2027 conference the best MUNUM yet!

Markus Budweg

Secretary-General

Markus (he/him) is honored to serve as Secretary-General for MUNUM XL. This is Markus’ fourth year in MUNUM and eleventh year participating in Model UN. He has previously served as the Deputy Secretary General of External Affairs in MUNUM XXXIX, the Co-Director of Ad-Hoc in MUNUM XXXVIII and as a rapporteur in Jimmy Carter’s Cabinet in MUNUM XXXVII. Markus is a senior majoring in Political Science, Economics, and German. Outside of MUNUM, Markus is a member of LSA Student Government and working in a political science research lab. In his free time, Markus enjoys listening to new music, hiking, and relaxing outside with friends.

Sarah-catherine Jackson

Deputy Secretary-General of Internal Affairs

Sarah-Catherine (she/her) is so excited to be MUNUM XL’s Deputy Secretary-General of Internal Affairs! She is a current senior majoring in Political Science and is in her third year as a member of MUNUM. Past MUNUM delegates might recognize her as the Co-Director of The Pouring Twenties: Prohibition in Detroit in MUNUM XXXIX and as a rapporteur of CREEP-ing to Victory: Nixon’s Inner Circle 1971-1974 in MUNUM XXXVIII. Outside of MUNUM, Sarah-Catherine is the president of BridgeUMich and an active member of her sorority. In her free time, Sarah-Catherine enjoys playing with her dog, crafting, and baking.

annie kleber

Deputy Secretary-General of External Affairs

Annie (she/her) is incredibly excited to serve as Deputy Secretary-General of External Affairs for MUNUM XL. This will be her fourth year on MUNUM staff, having previously served as the Secretary of Conference Coordination, a Co-Director for MUNUM XXXVIII’s Nixon’s Inner Circle Crisis committee, and a rapporteur for Dodge City. Annie is a senior majoring in Classical Civilizations and minoring in Classical Languages with a focus on Latin. Outside of MUNUM, Annie serves as the President of UM’s chapter of Eta Sigma Phi, the national Classics honors society. In her free time, Annie enjoys playing the viola, writing, and completing the New York Times games.

Ian Bakker

Secretary of Finance

Ian (he/him) is excited to serve as Secretary of Finance for MUNUM XL. This will be Ian’s ninth MUNUM, and his fifth year staffing. He has previously served as a rapporteur for the Greco-Persian Wars committee and as Secretary of Technology. Ian is a Senior from Grand Haven, Michigan, dual majoring in Computer Science and Computer Engineering with minors in Mathematics and Music. Outside of MUNUM, Ian is passionate about music. He plays saxophone in the Michigan Marching Band and University Band, and is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, the national band fraternity. He also enjoys watching or reading science fiction, board games, and Michigan football.

Mikaela Robbins

Secretary of Training - GA

Mikaela is beyond excited to serve as the GA-focused Secretary of Training for MUNUM XL! This is Mikaela’s third year in MUNUM and eighth in Model UN as a whole. Previously, she was a rapporteur for WHO before serving as the Co-Director for UN Women at MUNUM XXXIX. She is a senior from Brighton, Michigan double majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience (BCN) and Cognitive Science, with a minor in French. Outside of MUNUM, Mikaela serves as a French tutor with Le Comité Francophone, plays clarinet in Chamber Music, and works with clinical science research in the Stigma Psychopathology Assessment Lab. In her downtime, she enjoys reading, playing ukulele, watching sitcoms (shoutout Schitt’s Creek and Young Sheldon), and taking care of her many succulents.

Kaeshav Krishna

Secretary of Training - Crisis

Kaeshav (he/him) is excited to serve as Secretary of Training-Crisis for MUNUM XL! This is Kaeshav's 3rd year in MUNUM. He was previously a rapporteur for the Great Rebellion before taking on a Co-Director role in Formula One. He is a junior from Troy, Michigan, pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Economics. Outside of MUNUM, Kaeshav is a member of the Michigan Mars Rover Project Team and Wolverine Sports Analytics. He also enjoys teaching Tamil on the weekends. In his free time, you can find Kaeshav watching sports and working on his blogs!

IShaan Muchumarri

Secretary of Resources

Ishaan (he/him) is enraptured to serve as Secretary of Resources for MUNUM XL. This is Ishaan’s third year in MUNUM and sixth year participating in Model UN. He has previously served as the Director of Conference Operations in MUNUM XXXIX and as a rapporteur of Conference Operations in MUNUM XXXVIII. Ishaan is a junior majoring in Mathematics. In his free time, Ishaan enjoys spending Markus’ money on muffins Markus can’t eat.

Madeleine Brugman

Secretary of Conference Coordination

Madeleine (she/her) is thrilled to take on the role of Conference Coordinator for MUNUM XL! This conference marks her third year with the MUNUM team and her seventh year in Model UN overall. Her previous roles within the organization include serving as the Director for the JCC: Medellín Cali Cartel Conflict during MUNUM XXXIX and acting as a Rapporteur for MUNUM XXXVIII. Currently a junior, Madeleine is majoring in Information Analysis with a minor in Public Policy. Beyond her work with MUNUM, she serves as a State Policy Lead for Students Demand Action and as Vice President of Internal Affairs for Women in Data Science (WiDS) at U-M. When she isn’t learning about policy or analyzing data, Madeleine enjoys exploring the Nichols Arboretum, playing the piano, and attending concerts.

TJ Cheong

Secretary of Technology

TJ (they/them) is excited to return as the Secretary of Technology for MUNUM XL. This will be TJ's seventh year in MUN and third year staffing MUNUM. They were previously Secretary of Technology for MUNUM XXXIX and a rapporteur for the Manhattan Project during MUNUM XXXVIII. TJ is a junior majoring in Public Policy and double minoring in Disability Studies and Law, Justice, and Social Change. Outside of MUNUM, TJ competes with the university's wheelchair tennis team. They also enjoy playing piano and completing jigsaw puzzles.

Ana Juricic

Secretary of Engagement

Ana (she/her) is super excited to be the Secretary of Engagement for MUNUM XL! This will be her second year in MUNUM and sixth year doing MUN overall. Previously she served as a rapporteur for MUNUM XXXIX Ad Hoc: Charlemagne’s Council. Ana is a rising sophomore and planning to pursue a triple major in Political science, Communications, and Spanish. Outside of MUNUM she is an avid sports fan, likes to do anything outdoors, and is always down to try a new coffee place!