Hello everyone! My name is Isabel Arias and I am very excited to serve amongst the PANAMUN team as this year’s Head of Diplomacy Club. 

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I was born in Mexico but moved to Panama four years ago. I am now a senior at the International School of Panama. Outside of school and debate, I enjoy boxing and drawing in my free time.

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Despite being introduced to debate during my first year of middle school, my interest for it was truly sparked by the polarization and turmoil that came as a result of the pandemic. As a naturally introverted person that seldom seeks confrontation, the ten Model United Nations conferences that I have been a part of have taught me the value of disagreements in the service of diversity of thought and interpersonal cooperation. Now, I wish to pass on these valuable lessons to others, which is why I am also going to be a Chair for the United Nations Security Council alongside my role as Head. 

 

Ultimately, I know that all those who attend this year’s conference will match our teams enthusiasm an hard work, and that this conference will be the best one yet.