Meet the Secretariat 

Secretary-General
Harvey Tynan
Hello, I’m Harvey Tynan your Secretary General for ReadiMUN 2020. I am currently a second year student studying Politics and International Relations here at Reading University my interests particularly lying in geopolitics and conflict that arises from it as well as issues that lie closer to home.

Ever since I joined Reading University I have been a part of the Reading University Model United Nations society where I was quickly integrated into the very welcoming group we have, the general good feeling among the society motivating me to run - and be elected - as your Secretary General. Having attended both ReadiMUN and South-West MUN in the last year I’ve greatly enjoyed conferences as a delegate and can’t wait to experience organising my own conference.

​Outside of MUN I am a stand-up comedian, a hobby that has massively assisted my skills in articulating myself in debate and more widely in public speaking. I hope you enjoy ReadiMUN as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it together with my secretariat and I can’t wait to see you all!
Undersecretary-General for Finance
Joseph O'Shea
​Hi, my name is Joe. I am the undersecretary-general for finances and will therefore be handling the finances, in the background, for ReadiMUN this year.

I am a third year BA History and Politics student here at the University of Reading.  With regards to current international relations, I am fascinated with NATO and its affiliated nations outside the organisation's response and interaction with China, North Korea and Russia

I have been a member of the Reading University Model United Nations Society for the previous two years of my study here in Reading, thoroughly enjoying every moment I have been a member of the society. Having attended ReadiMUN18, last year I was honoured to have been elected by my peers in the society as the Secretary-General of ReadiMUN19, a role that brough me only joy…and restless nights. Having truly enjoyed the experience of organising ReadiMUN19, I look forward to aiding Harvey in his endeavour to make the best conference possible for you.
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 I hope you enjoy ReadiMUN 2020 as much as I enjoyed ReadiMUN 2019 and 2018. I look forward to seeing each and every one of you there!
Undersecretary for Delegate Assistance
Stephen McMullen
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Undersecretary for Staffing
Nikko Therano
Hi I am Nikko Therano. I am the undersecretary-general for chairing and I'll be dealing the chairs and committees for ReadiMUN this year.
​I am currently a third year studying War, Peace, and International Relations in Reading University, taking particular interest in security studies in the Asian region. Originally from Indonesia, I have been a part of Reading University Model United Nations Society since my first year of university and was also a member of the secretariat last year. I hope to help establish a good conference for all our delegates and ensure the success of ReadiMUN once more.
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Undersecretary for Sponsorship
Thomas Allmett
Hi I’m Thomas Allmett and I will be serving as under-secretary-general of sponsorship.

​I’m currently studying second year politics and international relations .As you’ll be able to guess from my course my interest are heavily in politics and the international community. I’ve been heavily involved in Model UN for the last 3 year with it being a great experience for me to grow and develop as a public speaker .As one of your USGs I hope to be able to create a positive experience and memorable conference for all attendees.
Undersecretary for Logistics
Hansen Han
Hello, I'm Hansen Han, I will be serving as the Under-Secretary-General of Logistics for ReadiMUN 2020.

Originating from China, I am currently studying second year Psychology at the University of Reading, hoping to one day practice my art. Although not an arts student by trade, I place my interests heavily in international politics, having been involved with various forms of Model UN simulations for the last 4 years.

​As one of the USGs for this conference, I hope I contribute postively to experience of all those invovled.
Undersecretary for Social Events
​Charlotte Hemsley

Undersecretary for Public Outreach
​Claire Cowdery
Hi, I'm Claire and I'm a third year student studying French at the University of Reading. I have a budding interest in politics and current affairs, which led me to become involved in MUN. I have always enjoyed debate and discussion on these topics and MUN has given me a chance to do so, whilst also developing my general knowledge from different perspectives.  In my free time I can be found watching dance or trying (and failing) to improve my digital art skills. Though I may be on my year abroad in Paris next year (which I really hope will be going ahead), I hope to be able to make it to the conference and to be able to see many of you there!
Undersecretary for Secretarial Affairs
​I am Benjamin Hammett a 3nd year Politics and International Relations student from Maidstone, Kent, England.
 
I got into MUN because I enjoy public speaking and being able to represent the opinions of states who’s positions, I personally disagree with, and being able to debate their perspective. I have done around 10 conferences and have chaired at three of them, (KRUMUN, ReadiMUN 2018 and SWMUN).
 
My main interests in politics include North Africa, the Syrian civil war and the wider Middle East, as well as the Chechen wars, and the Second Congo War and their effects on the world.
 
I am hyped to be able to have a role in secretariat and appreciate the chance to help make this conference a success. I am very much looking forward to this conference, and the intriguing debate it shall bring.