CNYMUN 2025 Executive Staff
Co-Secretary General
Nicole Zheng
Nicole Zheng is a senior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School and is beyond thrilled to be one of your Co-Secretary Generals for CNYMUN 2025! She has been involved in MUN since her freshman year and has previously participated in CNYMUN as a delegate, chair, and content director. Outside of MUN, Nicole serves as Co-CEO of SciExcite Inc., Co-President of her school’s Programming Club, and as a Student Representative of her district’s Technology Committee. She is a big foodie, enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and loves to channel her inner artist whenever possible. Nicole is beyond excited to see what the future holds for CNYMUN 2025!
Co-Secretary General
Zach Mangoba
A senior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School, Zach Mangoba is very invested in both Model United Nations and his surrounding community. He has been a member of FM’s MUN Club since his freshman year and has participated as a delegate countless times, and as a chair four times including at both CNYMUN and MPHMUN. In his community, Zach is the Senior Class President and is passionate about increasing student representation and mental health resources. He also swims for the Fayetteville-Manlius Swim Team. Outside of school, Zach loves to spend time with his friends, listen to music, pray to Jayden Daniels, and cook all types of cuisine. He is thrilled for CNYMUN 2025 to begin, and to meet all of the brilliant new delegates!
Chef de Cabinet
Ethan Richards
Ethan Richards is a senior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School and is so excited to serve as this year's Chef de Cabinet for CNYMUN 2025! He has been involved in MUN since his freshman year, when he took interdisc and attended virtual CNYMUN as the delegation of Brazil in the GA Plenary. Since then he’s taken on the roles of Secretariat and Operations director. Aside from MUN, Ethan works at the Manlius YMCA as a Head of Group for the afterschool program, serves on the districts Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, and is the Vice-President of his school's Chemistry Club. Ethan loves listening to SZA, Ariana Grande, and other pop artists, whilst taking walks at Green Lakes and baking new desserts. Ethan is so pumped to see all the incredible debate at CNYMUN 2025!
Co-Operations Director
Rayhan Rinzan
Rayhan Rinzan is a senior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School and is excited to serve as one of your Co-Operations Directors for CNYMUN 2025. He has been involved in MUN since 9th grade, previously participating in CNYMUN as a delegate, secretariat, and chair. Apart from MUN, Rayhan competes on the school’s rowing and Science Olympiad teams, is a Co-CEO for SciExcite Inc., and helps run the school’s data science and programming clubs. Outside of school, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, exploring new cuisines, and watching soccer matches. Rayhan is extremely excited for everything CNYMUN will have to offer this year.
Co-Operations Director
Olivia Sczerbaniewicz
Olivia Sczerbaniewicz is a senior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School and is so happy to be one of your Co-Operations directors. She has been a part of MUN since sophomore year and has progressed from delegate to staffer to a part of executive staff. In her free time, she volunteers for an organization called Worth More Nation which creates a community for girls that have been through trauma and teaches them valuable life skills. She also plays softball and competes in pageants at the international level. She is so excited to meet all of the delegates at CNYMUN 2025!
Sr. GA Content Director
Diya Ali
Diya Ali is a senior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School, and is extremely hyped to be your Senior General Assembly Content Director for CNYMUN 2025! She has been a part of the MUN community since 9th grade and has progressed as a delegate, crisis staffer, and chair. Besides MUN, Diya is involved in the Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA) club as their treasurer, a tri-editor of Voices (FM’s literary magazine), and appreciates various cultures as Diversity Coalition vice president. She spends her free time playing soccer, hanging out with friends, listening to all genres of music, and watching movies. Diya is excited to meet you all at CNYMUN 2025!
ECOSOC Content Director
Meilissa McLain
Meilissa McLain is a junior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School and is incredibly excited to be your ECOSOC Content Director for CNYMUN 2025! She has been participating in MUN since eighth grade and has loved every minute of being a delegate, rapporteur, and chair. Outside of MUN, Meilissa loves to dance as a captain of the FM Dance Team and the National Honors Society For Dance Arts vice president at her studio. In her free time, she can be found studying for the Science Olympiad, getting coffee with friends, and spending time with family. Meilissa is looking forward to creating a productive and motivating environment at CNYMUN 2025!
Specialized Content Director
Serena Wan
Serena Wan is a junior at Fayetteville Manlius High School and is so excited to be your specialized chair director! Serena has been a part of MUN since her freshman year and has loved it ever since, taking on the roles as a delegate, a rapporteur, and, most recently, as a chair. In school, Serena is the Secretary of Student Council, Secretary of FM's SAFE club, and a flutist in the Wind Ensemble. In her free time, she enjoys being inside her room cozying up and watching cat reels while listening to music that gives her existential dread. Serena is looking forward to meeting everyone and making CNYMUN 2025 a successful and fun conference!
Sr. Chair Development Director
Deniz Gursoy
Deniz Gursoy is a senior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School and is excited to be one of your Chair Development Directors for CNYMUN 2025. He has been participating in MUN since eighth grade, first as a delegate at MPHMUN and later getting involved in multiple conferences as a chair. Outside of MUN, Deniz is involved in activities at school like being the president of robotics club and programming club. In my free time, he enjoys playing soccer and playing videogames with friends. He looks forward to seeing all of you at CNYMUN 2025!
Jr. Chair Development Director
Noya Amjad
Noya Amjad is a junior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School and is ecstatic to serve as one of the Chair Development Director’s for CNYMUN 2025! She has been actively involved in MUN since eighth grade, participating as a delegate and chair. When not involved in MUN, she is a part of the Science Olympiad team, Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA), serves on her district's Student Advisory Committee and enjoys volunteering in her local community. In her free time, she loves to travel to new countries, go shopping and explore new restaurants. Noya is looking forward to shaping a memorable conference experience, witnessing thoughtful debate, and is so excited to see CNYMUN 2025 thrive!
Sr. Crisis Director (UNSC)
Ryan Zhu
Ryan Zhu is a senior at FM high school and is looking forward to being a senior crisis director this year! Ryan has been in MUN since his freshman year, previously being a delegate and chair. Outside of MUN, Ryan is president of FM Fresh Meals, lead attorney for the Mock Trial team, and a cellist in Symphoria orchestra. In his free time, Ryan loves to go to the gym, and listen to music. Ryan is very excited to see engaging debate at CNYMUN 2025 and meet all of the delegates.
Sr. Crisis Director (FEMA)
Shreya Bhattacharya
Shreya Bhattacharya is a senior at FM High School and is super excited to be one of your senior crisis directors this year!!!! She has been involved in MUN since her freshman year, having served as a delegate, secretariat, and chair. Outside of MUN, Shreya is president of AAPI Heritage Month Club, captain of the girls varsity tennis team, and fundraising director for Health Occupational Students of America. She also loves to read, play violin, go on Crumbl runs, and binge How I Met Your Mother. Shreya is looking forward to seeing everyone at CNYMUN 2025 and can’t wait to see how debate goes!
Sr. Crisis Director
(Japanese Cabinet)
Maham Iqbal
Maham Iqbal is a senior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School and is excited to serve as one of your Senior Crisis Directors for CNYMUN 2025. She has been involved in MUN since her freshman year, previously serving as a delegate, secretariat, and chair at CNYMUN. Beyond MUN, Maham is secretary for Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA), a member of the Science Olympiad team, and educates refugee families through The Zakat Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, trying new food, and baking. Maham is looking forward to seeing everyone at CNYMUN 2025!
Jr. Crisis Director
Aaron Graham
Aaron Graham is a junior at Fayetteville-Manlius High School and is really excited to serve as your Jr Crisis Director for CNYMUN 2025. He has been involved with MUN since eighth grade, having previously served as both a delegate and a crisis staffer at CNYMUN. Outside of MUN, Aaron is the Co-President of FM History Bowl and a National History Bee semifinalist. He is also a member of the Wrestling team for FM and the founder of Scribes, a library program designed for writers. In his free time, he enjoys working out, watching football, and reading. Aaron is excited to meet all of you and hopes to create a fulfilling experience for all those attending CNYMUN 2025.