Indiana Model United Nations
Who We Are
Indiana Model United Nations is one of the largest and most well-funded student organizations on campus. We boast the highest-ranked travel team as well as the largest high school conference in the state. Our team is ranked #24 in North America. We have the resources to give you unforgettable experiences, the talent to develop and grow professionally, and the devoted community to begin building your home in Bloomington.
Simulations
In a Model UN simulation, you are assigned a nation to represent as a UN delegate and a UN committee in which you will debate a current, relevant UN topic. You will give speeches and work with other students to find solutions and write "resolutions". At the end, awards are given to the best delegates.
Training & Development
In a simulation, delegates debate using 'Parliamentary Procedure'. Our organization accommodates both those who are already familiar with parliamentary procedure and those brand new to it. Additionally, we hold activities and practices designed to sharpen debating and networking skills.
Travel
Model UN Simulations, or 'Conferences', take place in venues across the country. Our team has travelled to Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, D.C., Boston, Charlottesville, Berkeley, and Montreal with many more trips planned. After member dues, all travel costs are covered by the team.
Meet Our Board of Directors!
Alex Kukura
President and Chairman
Alex Kukura is a senior from Westfield, Indiana majoring in Cybersecurity and Global Policy with minors in Spanish and Russian. Outside of classes and Model UN, Alex is a Cox Research Scholar studying U.S. diplomatic history. In his downtime, Alex enjoys reading, watching baseball, and baking.
Poorabi Nanda
Vice President
Poorabi is a senior from Bloomington, Indiana, studying Political Science and History, with minors in Geography and World Political Systems. This is her fourth year on the IndianaMUN team and was the Secretary-General for IndianaMUNC IX. In her spare time, Poorabi enjoys hiking, singing, and reading contemporary fiction.
Hayleigh Keasling
Secretary-General IndianaMUNC X
Hayleigh is a senior studying International Studies and Middle Eastern Languages in Cultures with a minor in Informatics. She is in her 5th year of Arabic training and just returned from studying abroad in Jordan this summer. Last summer she completed an internship at the U.S. Department of State. This is her 4th year with IndianaMUN where she has served as Director-General, Conference Coordinator, USG of PR, and Chair of the UNHCR. Hayleigh is an HLS LLC Alumni, a Lilly Scholar and a member of the Figure Skating Club. In her free time Hayleigh loves watching Gilmore Girls, reading fantasy novels, drinking coffee and shopping in boutiques.
Saipranav Kurapati
Treasurer
Pranav is a sophomore from Houston, Texas, majoring in Information Systems and Healthcare Management. He hopes to someday work in corporate law. Pranav has done Model UN for 6 years and has chaired DISEC at IndianaMUNC IX. Outside of MUN, Pranav enjoys playing the bass guitar, watching Formula 1 Racing, and playing video games.
Neha Tokala
CFO
Neha is a sophomore from Aurora, Illinois, currently studying Public Policy Analysis and Law, Ethics, and Decision-Making at the Kelley School of Business with a minor in Political Science. She has been involved with Model UN for 2 years and chaired a committee for IndianaMUNC IX. Besides MUN, Neha loves to read and listen to music.
Paige Benner
Member Educator
Paige is a junior studying Policy Analysis at the Paul O'Neill School and minoring in Education Policy. She is from Pittsboro, Indiana, and this is her 7th year part of Model UN. Paige is a CLC alumnus and served as the UNHRC chair for IndianaMUN two years ago. She hopes one day you will find her working in education policy for students with disabilities in their transition out of high school. Outside of school, she loves making and selling art, podcasts, and puzzles, and crochet.
Jonah Longfield
Member Educator
Jonah is a junior from Schererville, Indiana, majoring in Computer Science and Arabic. This is his 3rd year with IndianaMUN, was the Chair of the Occupation of Alcatraz specialized committee at IndianaMUNC VIII, and was the USG of Crisis at IndianaMUNC IX. Outside of MUN, Jonah enjoys reading and listening to music.
Olivia Cutka
Programming Director
Olivia is a sophomore from Valparaiso, Indiana, studying International Studies with certificates in Spanish and French and a minor in Political Science. This is her 2nd year involved with IndianaMUN, and she also chaired the 2021 G20 Summit for IndianaMUNC IX. Olivia loves to travel and learn languages, having studied abroad in Germany for a year in 2019 with the State Department’s CBYX program, but also likes going to the gym, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.