General Assembly 6 (LEGAL)
Head Chair
Ryan Pan
Hey delegates! I am Ryan Pan, a senior at Taipei European School, and I am honoured to have my last conference with you all at General Assembly 6.
For those of you who are new to MUN in my committee, take it from someone who’s done it for all of high school: it might seem difficult to get into, but it is immensely rewarding. Not just academically, but politically, as this is what can help break the barrier of apathy that we are flooded with in our time. The news is often bleak and depressing. There are probably a hundred tragedies going on at all times around the world. But we have to remember that those who are informed are the only ones who can really do anything. It’s easy to read the news and see how big everything seems, and how small you feel in comparison. Afterall, even if you went vegan, saved electricity, and recycled, the 1.5°C goal will still have failed. MUN has brought me along a tiring journey of first ignorance and naivety, then cynicism and apathy, and lastly consideration. It’s important to brave that wave of apathy you feel when you expose yourself to knowledge of the world, and come out all the kinder because of that.
“Think again, again.” -Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo, Poor Economics
Deputy Chair
Reed Garret
Hi! My name is Reed Garrett and I am a sophomore at Taipei American School. I am very honored to be chairing for the first time at TAIMUN. My MUN journey began in 6th grade and from my very first speech my passion has never waivered. The friends and communities I have found in MUN is something I will cherish forever. However, what drew me first and foremost to MUN was my love and fascination with global issues and crises. I found it incredible that when the leaders of this world failed to solve an issue over months of deliberation, mere kids could find solutions in two days. Through MUN I have gained so many invaluable skills and learned so many lessons that I will carry with me throughout my life. From delivering speeches, to negotiating, finding solutions, listening to divergent views, and now mentoring, the skills and lessons I have learned from MUN cannot be overstated. Outside of MUN, I play school and club soccer, I love working out, and I play guitar. I cannot wait to Chair GA6 in March, and I am so excited to see you all there!
