The Secretariat

Secretary-General

Hey everyone! My name is Kai and I am thrilled to be one of your Secretary-Generals this year. Overall throughout the course of doing MUN, I have learned so many valuable skills that I will keep with me for the rest of my life and I hope to be able to give back to the community as much as I gained from it. No matter where I end up at, I will be sure to continue participating in conferences in college, treasuring the friendships already made through the program, and building new ones too. Alongside MUN, I am a Musical Theater Major and Dance Minor through the Academy of Performing Arts and an environmental advocate. In my free time, I love to swim, listen to kpop, play video games, watch horror movies, and hangout with my friends. Hope you have a great day!

Secretary-General

Hello everybody! My name is Hera and I am so honored and excited to be one of your Secretary Generals this year. MUN has truly become an integral part of my high school experience and I will be forever grateful for what this program has taught me. I have newfound confidence, knowledge, experience, and life-long friendships that I would not have found anywhere else. MUN has shaped me into the person that I am today and I will always cherish the program and its community. Outside of MUN, I am involved in our city’s local politics and I am a tutor at Mathnasium! You might find me in a hot yoga class at Corepower, reading the Dune series, studying at cafés, or trying new restaurants with my friends.

Secretary-General

Hi all! I’m Sienna and it’s such a privilege to be serving as one of your Secretary-Generals. In an attempt to keep it short, MUN has been the most consequential class I’ve ever taken. It combines my love for learning, writing, history, blazers, and hearing myself talk. More than anything, the community within this program is unlike any other and I’m so lucky to be part of it. Along with MUN, I’m part of the Academy for the Performing Arts and Editorial Director of HBHS’s magazine, Slick. I love post-punk music, Liverpool F.C., travel, and my friends. I’m looking forward to a year of great conferences and providing the same eye-opening experiences I had with MUN during my freshman year. Special thanks to my parents for supporting me on this journey—the obsession still hasn’t gone away.

Secretary-General

Hi! My name is Chloe and I am incredibly excited and honored to be one of your Secretaries-Generals this year. Being a part of MUN has opened my eyes to the world before me; it has allowed me to navigate global issues, discover innovative solutions, and embrace my enthusiasm for advocacy. I genuinely love and appreciate the community here with my whole heart and I wouldn’t be myself without them. Outside of MUN, I intern at an immigration law firm and run a teen publication at the Huntington Beach Public Library. I enjoy playing with my bunny, trying new restaurants and coffee spots, and thrifting.

Chief of Staff

Hi everyone! My name is Alia Pasternak and I am so thankful and excited to be one of your Chiefs of Staff this year! The HBHS has truly shaped me into the person I am today and improved my confidence in regards to public speaking. MUN has also given me the opportunity to meet so many new people at schools from around the world. On campus, I am a part of Varsity Track and Field as well as the Varsity Flag Football team! I am also the President of the club Future First Responders of America (FFRA) and the Surfrider Foundation as well as Vice President of NHS and Link Crew. Outside of school, I love to go to the beach with friends, volunteer with NCL, and listen to music on sunset drives down PCH. I love to listen to songs from all years and genres, especially those from the 1960s to 1980s. 

Chief of Staff

Hello everyone! My name’s Reina and I am elated to be one of your Chiefs of Staff this year! I am so excited to be working with such wonderful people this year as well as spread my love of MUN. MUN has inspired me to get involved in the world and find new ways to get creative; creating hooks and solutions. At school, I am a part of APA’s Orchestra playing the clarinet and write and direct plays in Dramatic Production. Outside of school, I intern at Essential Access, expanding teenager’s reproductive and sexual health rights, and I am working towards my Eagle Rank in my Scout troop. For fun, I love playing my different instruments, doing handicrafts, and watching movies.

Senior Teacher - Period 2

Hey y’all! My name is Raven and I am thrilled to be one of the senior teachers this year. It’s such a privilege to work with the next generation of MUN students and watch them grow as the year goes on. Outside of school, I work in public health policy and information at the LGBTQ Center OC! In my free time, you’ll find me knitting, playing guitar, taking pictures, or cuddling with my dog.

Senior Teacher - Period 2

Hi everyone! My name is Sidney Woodard, and I am so excited to be one of the senior teachers for this year’s second period class. The MUN program has taught me numerous qualities and has connected me with some of my closest friends. I am beyond happy to be able to teach and guide the new MUN students and give back to our program. Outside of MUN, I love to study at the public library, try new restaurants, hang out with friends, and go to concerts.

Senior Teacher - Period 2

My name is Dylan Matejka, and I am beyond grateful and honored to be one of the senior teachers this year, handing down my knowledge to help you all in the future. Outside of MUN, one can find me on the baseball field, playing with our nationally ranked highschool, who has become like a family. I also love being active in my free time: going to the gym, the beach, golfing, and much more. My family is more important to me than anything, so I will do anything for them and my close friends.

Senior Teacher - Period 3

Hello all! I’m Evan, and I am super psyched to be a senior teacher for the third period Freshman class. Over the past 4 years MUN has helped me grow into the person I am today so I am excited to kickstart the Freshman’s growth as a way of paying back the program. Outside of MUN I have worked at the Waterfront Beach Resort Hilton for 2.5 years and I partake in the Musical Theater department of the Academy for the Performing arts.

Senior Teacher - Period 3

Hi everyone! I’m Allison, and I’m so grateful to be a senior teacher for this year’s third period Freshmen! MUN has been my heart, soul, and community for the past four years and to be able to give back to this program is genuinely an incredible experience. Beyond MUN, you can find me writing at cafes, going on walks in the wetlands, hanging out with friends, or even working at Kumon.

Senior Teacher - Period 3

Hello everyone! My name is Tim and I am beyond excited and grateful to be one of the senior teachers this year! MUN has provided me with valuable research and public speaking skills while also developing my love for collaborating with other people. Thus, I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to give back to this program and watch the next generation of freshmen grow. Outside of MUN, you can find me spending time with friends, trying different foods with Nima, and working diligently at Code Ninjas.

Senior Teacher - Period 4

Hey everyone! I’m Addy and I am so thankful and absolutely thrilled to be a senior teacher for 4th Period with my amazing co-teachers, Chloe and Logan! MUN has taught me the importance of building connections with others and learning about issues around the world. Thus, I am honored to have the opportunity of passing on the valuable knowledge and leadership skills I have grasped from the program these past four years to a new generation of leaders! Outside of MUN, you can find me sifting through thrift stores to expand my colorful closet, trying new restaurants with my family and friends, and going to cute cafés to study with my sister.

Senior Teacher - Period 4

Hey guys! My name is Chloe and I am beyond excited to be a part of Senior Staff this year! I currently senior teach 4th Period with the best co-teachers imaginable, Addy and Logan. Besides MUN, I am involved in our ASL Club at Huntington Beach High School, work at Zumiez Skate Shop & Clothing, and absolutely love to see live music. In most of my free time you can catch me hanging out with friends in LA, seeing local shows, and eating out as much as possible!

Senior Teacher - Period 4

What’s up everyone! My name is Logan and I am thrilled to announce that I will be a Senior Teacher for the Period 4 freshman MUN class this year. Throughout my past 4 years in the program, I’ve not only met some of my closest friends, but also have had the opportunity to visit places I’ve always dreamed of, develop confidence, and gain the ability to solve very real problems effectively. I mean, it goes without saying that the program has quickly become a key part of my life in the best way possible! Beyond MUN though, I continue to be the Co-President of the Cards for Care club, an executive member of the Link Crew board, and the Vice President of Debate 4 Delegates. More interestingly, outside of HBHS, I find enjoyment in hanging out with friends, eating at Buffalo Wild Wings, watching movies, and, of course, playing video games. With the year ahead of us, I’m excited to impact the Freshman just as much as I was and spread the joy of being the most competitive and best Freshman period among all the classes.

Senior Teacher - Period 5

Hi everyone! My name is Autrina and I am absolutely delighted to be one of the 5th Period senior teachers for the Freshman this year. Through my four years in MUN, I've developed a deeper understanding of global issues and diplomacy, which has broadened my perspective on international relations and different cultures. Additionally, MUN has helped me build lasting friendships and connections, fostering teamwork and leadership skills that continue to positively impact both my academic and personal growth. Outside of MUN you can catch me working at Trader Joe’s, attending hot yoga classes, getting lost in a good book, or exploring LA with my sisters and cousins.

Senior Teacher - Period 5

Hey everybody! My name is Nima and I am glad to be one of the three senior teachers of 5th Period, next to Ryan and Autrina. Being in my Senior year and 4th year in this program, I have had a ton of great experiences in MUN and plan on making many more. Outside of MUN, I play Varsity Tennis on the HBHS Boys team, with it being my third year on varsity. On top of that, I am in a couple of clubs, including Cards for Care, and also work at the Waterfront Beach Resort. In my freetime, I enjoy hiking, eating with Timothy Huy, watching movies, and hanging out with friends.

Senior Teacher - Period 5

Hello there, everybody! I'm Ryan. I am one of the senior teachers for the absolutely brilliant 5th period Freshman class. This is my 4th and final year in the program, so I intend to do everything I can to make it the best year possible! Outside of MUN, I'm an avid filmmaker and a part of both HBHS’ film program and an LA-based film program called Ghetto Film School. On top of this, I love photography and basically anything that involves me operating a camera. Some of my current favorite movies are The Holdovers, Parasite, and Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. Looking forward to an amazing year!