WHO WE ARE
2025-2026 Presidential Board

President - Delegate Training
Alexa Gola '26
Hi delegates! My name is Alexa Gola, and I am a senior at Payton. As one of WPCP MUN's Co-Presidents, I lead training and fundraising in addition to serving as Secretary General of our middle school conference, PawMUN. Outside of Model UN, I am an Editor-in-Chief of Payton's student-led newspaper, The Paw Print, a reigning USA Wheel Gymnastics national champion and national team member, a Payton Advisory Leader, and a member of the National and Spanish Honor Societies. I also enjoy books, baking, and board games and am always happy to chat – feel free to reach out if I can be of any assistance :)

President - Conference Logistics
Judah Cooper '27
Hey guys! I’m Judah, a junior and a president of Payton’s Model UN club. I’m also president of my class and the lead planner of MUNAP XXI--so if anything goes wrong, please just blame traffic. When I’m not working on Model UN, you can find me hanging out with friends, trying to find my lost AirPods, or playing sports. I'm always cooking up something new, so alwayys feel free to send me a good recipe. You can also probally find me on Southport every other day. I can't wait to see you at MUNAP XXI!

President - Operations
Leah Galibois '26
Hi! My name is Leah and I'm currently a Senior at Payton. I am a President of Communications for Model UN, the Stage Manager for Payton Players, the Photo Editor for the Paw Print, and a member of both National Honor Society and French Honor Society. I love being a part of all of these clubs and I dedicate a lot of time to them annually. Outside of school, I love reading and have an internship at the Harold Washington Library. I also love photography, travel, and playing games with my family and friends.
2025-2026 Executive Board

Conference Coordinator
Ashley Feng
'27
Hi! I'm Ashley, a junior at Payton. This year, I'm really excited to serve as a Conference Coordinator for WPCP MUN and help organize MUNAP XXI. Outside of Model UN, I'm Treasurer of Sweetness Fridge, Secretary and Coordinator for Payton's National Chinese Honor Society chapter, and Vice President of Mahjong Club. I love recreational ice skating in the winter, but in the summer, I enjoy traveling and exploring new countries! Looking forward to fantsatic year of MUN!!

Conference Coordinator
Dylan Boras
'27
I'm Dylan and I'm a Junior. I like to run, sleep, and doom scroll on TikTok. I want everyone to know that I'll always be there to help and will never judge!

Training Chair
Keilee Billena
'28
I’m Keilee, a sophomore. While I’m not working on Model UN, you can find me in Payton’s underwater robotics team, researching for debate, or running for our school’s cross country and track teams! On the weekends, you can catch me drinking Starbucks with my friends or reading a novel on the ledge. If I don’t respond to you calling my name, it may be because I’m blasting my Spotify daylist with my headphones on!

Training Chair
Mia MatheW
'28
Hi! I'm Mia Mathew, a sophomore at Payton and Co-Training Chair for MUN. Other than Model UN, I am a member of the debate team, Event Chair for the National Latin Honor Society, and Paw Print writer. I love reading and playing the violin and I can't wait for another year of MUN!

Communications Chair
Claire Anderson
'26
Hi, I’m Claire! I’m a senior who loves hanging out with friends, going on runs, and pretending my life is a Lorde music video. I’m so excited to be on Exec this year—even if my Stanley cup could use a deep clean and a prayer. Ready to make this year amazing!

Communications Chair
Lukas Cherian
'26
Hi, my name is Lukas and I am a Senior here at Payton. Aside from MUN, I am involved in football, church-league basketball, South Asian American Club, Philosophy Club, and Christian Club. Outside of school, I like to exercise, play the guitar, eat new foods, hike, camp, and sleep. I am so excited for next year and cannot wait for MUNAP. See you there!

Fundraising Chair
Maya Spencer
'27
Hey, I'm Maya! I am a rising Junior and at school you can find me at BSC, Lacrosse practice, or peeking into Japanese Culture club when i'm not at MUN. Outside of school I enjoy making art like drawing, painting, crocheting, baking, and photography. As long as it's something creative, I am willing to try it out.

Fundraising Chair
Elena Whitford
'27
Hi! I’m Elena Whitford, a junior and one of the Fundraising Chairs this year. Apart from MUN I play varsity scholastic bowl and write for the Paw Print here at Payton. I love all things related to math, literature, and languages (I speak four), and I also enjoy playing board games, watching Wes Anderson movies, and writing fiction!

Operations Chair
Kieran Blake
'26
Hi, I’m Kieran Blake, a senior at Payton and one of your Model UN Operations Chairs. I’ve been a communications chair, co-Editor-in-Chief of the Paw Print, and a scholastic bowl officer. I’m also in jazz band and NHS. I love rock music, play guitar and trumpet, and am a huge Celtics and Commanders fan. I’m a political junkie and history nerd, hoping to be a journalist or politician someday. Excited for a great conference!

Operations Chair
VIVIAN KASSARJIAN
'27
Hi, I'm Vivian! I am a junior at Payton and this is my 3rd year on MUN. I am also a part of the Society of Women Engineers, Varsity Poms, and dances at my home studio. My favorite part of model UN is chairing and I cannot wait to see you at MUNAP!!