Board XXXII
Susanna Koppe,
President
To stand in the shoes of those who have been a great source of inspiration, respect and friendship for me means a lot.
This Foundation, and the experience and the community that come with it, has truly transformed me and my university experience.
I find it hard to believe, or rather I don’t want to believe that this is already my last term. I am more than excited and happy to work alongside the rest of the Board, and to serve the Foundation as President. I look forward to the performance of our talented and ambitious delegates this upcoming conference.
Thomas van Loon,
Vice President
My introduction to Model United Nations is something I will never forget. As a student interested in anything that had to do with diplomacy and the world, Leiden MUN offered me something that touched upon all my passions. During my time as a delegate in the Foundation, I have seen and experienced how MUN can have an impact in people’s lives: it helps people overcome their fears and insecurities, it builds a crucial skill set - not just for MUN, but for life - and it helps people find their voice.
Having seen and experienced the power of Leiden MUN, I am honoured and excited to give others the opportunities I got. To help them find their passions. To help them become the best version of themselves. And ultimately, to help them become members of a wonderful community of people with a shared passion for diplomacy.
Bart Huisinga,
Head Delegate Trainer
I am honoured to have started my second preparatory track as a board member in the position of Head Delegate Trainer. Joining the board for Leiden MUN’s Harvard National MUN 2025 preparatory track was a transformative step for me. Over the course of the past five challenging but rewarding months, I have been lucky enough to work closely alongside my fellow board members and delegates, all of whom I’ve learnt and grown so much from.
As someone who now has experience as both a delegate and a board member for Leiden MUN, I remain strongly convinced of the unique value of our programme. In tandem with my fellow board members, I will continue to cherish, contribute to, and build upon the foundation. I am eager to explore my new role, and committed to providing an enriching experience for our new delegation.
Lucas O’Connell,
Treasurer
When I first began the IEUMUN prep track in 2023 I didn’t anticipate the impact which it would have on the rest of my life, both academically and otherwise. The Leiden MUN Foundation not only instills its delegates with valuable skills to succeed in a conference setting, but also with the ability to tackle any challenge with a diplomatic and resolution-based approach.
What I’ve learnt is that if you trust the process, follow the guidance of your PDP mentor, and contribute as much as you can in mock sessions, your development as a public speaker is guaranteed. As the treasurer, I aim to provide delegates with the best possible experience in the conference itself, and help them get the most out of what the foundation has to offer.
Jaclin Duja,
Promotions and Acquisitions Officer
Being part of Leiden MUN has been an exciting and dynamic experience. This foundation is more than just a platform for debate—it’s a community built on shared ambition, collaboration, and meaningful connections. The passion and dedication of everyone involved make every project engaging and rewarding.
Leiden MUN brings together people who challenge and inspire each other. The energy within this team makes every experience memorable. Working with the Board has been both exciting and fulfilling, and I look forward to contributing further while helping new members find their place in this community.
Noa-Lynn Gilliaert,
Delegate Trainer
Interestingly, finding your voice is just the beginning of what the Leiden MUN Foundation truly offers. It is about discovering your confidence, the ability to command space, the freedom to be creative, the art of connecting with like-minded individuals, and becoming part of a close-knit community where strangers quickly become dear friends.
Reflecting on my journey through the IEUMUN and Harvard National Prep Track, to my now final Prep Track as a board member, I see almost two years with some of my most cherished memories. It was the ideal way to complement my studies in international relations, while also honing the soft skills that ultimately helped me secure an internship. Now, as delegate trainer and head of the external relations committee, I am excited to guide students in finding their unique voices, whatever form that may take, and to ensure MUN inspires students as profoundly as it has inspired me.
Juan Escudero,
Delegate Trainer
Participating in the MUIMUN 24 prep track became one of the most enriching experiences I’ve ever had, helping me develop not only skills in public speaking and negotiation but also confidence in myself and my goals. True to the Foundation’s motto, I found my own voice.
In November, I joined the board as a delegate trainer as I wanted to give back everything I learnt. Now, after the Harvard Prep Track, i am eager to continue my MUN journey training new delegates for SIMUN 2025 and walking them through this process of development into becoming better versions of themselves.
Ethan Schwartz,
Delegate Trainer
What the foundation emphasizes most in those who are a part of it is growth. Since walking in to my first skills lab only six months ago, I have grown tremendously as a public speaker, professional, and person. So when I had the opportunity to apply for the board, I knew it was my opportunity to give back to an organization that had given me so much. I am incredibly pleased to devote my time to supporting and bettering the foundation's mission, and am so thankful to be a part of a team of such motivated individuals with a clear vision for its future.
During my tenure on board, I hope to maintain the strong image of our foundation and ensure that the experience of our delegates and alumni is second to none.
I am eternally grateful for this opportunity to serve the foundation over the next year.
Previous Boards
Board XXII
President: Diego Sandoval Navarro
Vice President: Susanna Koppe
Treasurer: Lucas O’Connell
Promotions and Acquisitions Officer: Jaclin Duja
Head Delegate Trainer: Pieter Mauritz
Delegate Trainer: Noa-Lynn Gilliaert
Delegate Trainer: Bart Huisinga
Delegate Trainer: Juan Escudero
Board XXX
President: Hansika Baldwa
Vice President: Diego Sandoval Navarro
Treasurer: Lucas O’Connell
Promotions and Acquisitions Officer: Greta Heukamp
Head Delegate Trainer: Pieter Mauritz
Delegate Trainer: Noa-Lynn Gilliaert
Delegate Trainer: Susanna Koppe
Board XXIX
President: Enzo Fong
Vice President: Hansika Baldwa
Treasurer: Yosup Shin
Promotions and Acquisitions Officer: Greta Heukamp
Head Delegate Trainer: Leonie Fiebich
Delegate Trainer: Diego Sandoval Navarro
Delegate Trainer: Pieter Mauritz
Board XXVII
President: Marieke de Vries
Vice President: Claudia Pilli
Treasurer: Yosup Shin
Promotions and Acquisitions Officer: Daniel Khan Gutierrez de la Roza
Head Delegate Trainer: Eduardo Koller
Delegate Trainer: Enzo Fong
Delegate Trainer: Jean Devaux
Board XXVIII
President: Claudia Pilli
Vice President: Enzo Fong
Treasurer: Yosup Shin
Promotions and Acquisitions Officer: Greta Heukamp
Delegate Trainer: Leonie Fiebich
Delegate Trainer: Hansika Baldwa
Delegate Trainer: Diego Sandoval Navarro
Board XXVI
President: Nicklas Ron
Vice President: Marieke de Vries
Treasurer: Josue Cedeno Perlaza
Promotions and Acquisitions Officer: Daniel Khan Gutierrez de la Roza
Head Delegate Trainer: Eduardo Koller
Delegate Trainer: Claudia Pilli