Co-Secretary General: Jonathan Gardiner
Jonathan Gardiner is a junior at Washington International School, and is honored to be Co-Secretary General of WISMUNC I. An avid delegate, he has been involved with Model UN since Grade 6, attending numerous conferences. He also leads WIS’s Middle School MUN program. In his free time, he enjoys playing the saxophone, singing in choir, and spending time with friends and family. Jonathan is beyond thrilled to see WISMUNC I come to fruition, and is so excited to welcome delegates to what promises to be a captivating conference. 

Co-Secretary General: Leo Carcenac-Ratsimbazafy
Leo is a junior at Washington International School and is beyond thrilled to be Co-Secretary General of the first edition of WISMUNC. Having participated in Model UN since Grade 6, he has attended numerous Middle School and High School conferences, developing a passion for diplomacy and international affairs. Leo also leads WIS’s Middle School MUN program, helping younger delegates grow their confidence and speaking skills. Leo is incredibly excited to see WISMUNC I come to life and looks forward to seeing all of the work behind the scenes to create an engaging and memorable conference for all.

Undersecretary of General Assemblies: Iñigo Jordan
Iñigo is a senior at Washington International School and is privileged to be the Under-Secretary of General Assemblies at the inaugural WISMUNC. A WIS lifer, he has enjoyed the School’s international perspective and is very excited to share it during this conference. Starting Model UN in Grade 7, he previously led the Middle School program at WIS and will lead the Upper School program this coming year. Inigo is eager for WISMUNC I to begin, and he cannot wait to be part of this unique, fun experience.

Undersecretary of Crisis Committees: Mahina Diaz-Asper
Mahina is a senior at Washington International School who is excited to be the Under Secretary-General for Crisis Committees for the very first WISMUNC. Ever since Grade 7, Mahina has been an active delegate at numerous conferences, and has developed a love for all things crisis. Previously, Mahina has led the WIS Middle School MUN for two years, and in the coming year will lead the Upper School branch. Mahina is ecstatic for the start of WISMUNC, and encourages participation and spontaneity from all attendees.

8:00–8:30 AM: Arrival and registration (Gallery)
8:30–9:00 AM: Opening ceremony (Huffard Hall)
9:05–11:30 AM: Committee Session I

Block A: General Assemblies and Specialized Agencies

• 11:30 AM–12:05 PM: Lunch Block 1 (Huffard Hall)
• 12:10–12:45 PM: Delegate Development Workshops 1 (MS Science Classrooms)

Block B: 

• 11:30 AM–12:05 PM: Delegate Development Workshops (MS Science Classrooms)
• 12:10–12:45 PM: Lunch Block 2 (Crisis Committees; Huffard Hall)

12:50-3:30 PM: Committee Session II
3:40-4:00 PM: Closing Ceremony (Huffard Hall) 

Awards Information: 

Individual and delegation awards will be presented during closing ceremonies. For each committee, there will be a best delegate, outstanding delegate, and one honorable mention award given. The delegation with the greatest number of awards will win “best delegation.”

Keynote Speaker

We are pleased to announce that Ambassador Rick Barton will serve as our keynote speaker, providing delegates with excellent insights into his extensive diplomatic career. 

Ambassador Rick Barton is the author of Peace Works: America's Unifying Role in a Turbulent World. A lecturer at Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs until 2026, Barton served as co-director of the Scholars in the Nation’s Service Initiative from 2016-23, was the first Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations, America’s ambassador to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations in New York, the UN’s Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees in Geneva and founded USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives. He led peacebuilding initiatives in over 40 crisis zones across the globe, from Haiti, Iraq, Nigeria, Bosnia, Burma to Pakistan. His mission is to advance peaceful democratic change. 

He advises numerous non-profits and public service institutions and serves on boards. A regular contributor on major policy discussions, Barton’s pieces have appeared in a wide range of publications, including the New York Times, Washington Post, New York Daily News, Philadelphia Inquirer, The Hill, Los Angeles Times, and many more. Barton is committed to our open, pluralistic political system through direct participation as a Senate staffer, candidate, business owner, party chairman, television and radio host and active citizen. 

Barton and his wife Kit Lunney love working with younger people as they shape their lives and careers. Their daughter Kacy is a teacher and family therapist.

Code of Conduct

All delegates must sign the Code of Conduct (link). For your reference, here are our policies: 

1. All WISMUNC delegates must conduct themselves in a professional and diplomatic manner.
2. The dress code for the conference is Western Business Attire. Delegates are asked to use their discretion within this. 
3. WISMUNC is designed as primarily a tech-free conference in order to maximize face-to-face collaboration and engagement; delegates will receive notepads and pens. The use of cell phones, laptops, ipads, or other personal electronic devices is prohibited in committee, except in cases of emergency. The use of electronic devices is allowed outside of committee rooms. 
4. Delegates must remain on the campus of Washington International School throughout the entire day, unless picked up by a parent or guardian. 
5. Harassment based on, but not limited to the following categories: race or ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability will not be tolerated. 
6. Delegates are also bound by the policies of their respective schools. 

Delegate Release Form

All delegates (and their parents) must sign the Delegate Release Form. The form will be available in September.