The Secretariat 

Nicholas Yang

Secretary-General

Nicholas is a junior at Harvard College studying Computer Science and Neuroscience. He grew up in the beautiful state of Massachusetts. Nicholas has been involved in Model UN since the freshman year of high school, and has served as the Director-General of HMUN 2025 and was previously the Under-Secretary-General of Administration and Director of the World Health Organization for HMUN China 2024.

Outside of Model UN, Nicholas runs the Harvard Yearbook Publications as Business Manager and also helps out at the Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad as the Treasurer. He also enjoys coding and swimming in his free time. Nicholas is excited to serve as your Secretary-General for HMUN China 2025 and cannot wait to meet everyone this August!

Natalie Coon

Director-General

Natalie is a sophomore at Harvard studying Government and Psychology. She originally grew up in a small town in rural Wisconsin.

Natalie has been involved in HMUN in many capacities, holding various positions and staffing conferences in Boston, Australia, and China!

Outside of MUN, Natalie is involved in the Harvard Political Review, The Crimson, and Harvard Model Congress. She can also be found spending time outdoors, discovering new music, or embarking on random adventures. She is so excited to return to HMUN China for an amazing conference!

Lucia Gallo

Under-Secretary-General of Administration

Lucia is a sophomore at Harvard College studying Government and Economics. She was born and raised in New York City.

Lucia has been involved in Model UN for the past five years and currently serves as a Head Delegate for the Harvard Intercollegiate Model UN team. She also directed DISEC at Harvard Model United Nations and Harvard National Model United Nations.

Outside of Model UN, Lucia is also involved with the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations and Harvard Undergraduate Consulting on Business and the Environment. She enjoys cooking and reading in her free time. Lucia is excited to serve as the Under-Secretary General of Administration and is incredibly excited to be part of this conference!

Juan Esteban Gallo

Under-Secretary-General of Finance

Juan is a Junior at Harvard doing a double concentration in Applied Math and Comparative Literature. He grew up in Bogotá, Colombia, and this will be his second time in China!

Juan has been involved in MUN since middle school, and has had the pleasure of directing at HNMUN and HMUN Boston, HNMUN-LA, and HMUN China.

Outside of MUN, Juan is on the board of the Harvard Organization for Latin America and the Harvard Colombian Student Society. He loves soccer, squash, and reading, and is looking forward to serving as USG Finance of HMUN China 2025!

Rocio Jimenez

Under-Secretary-General of Committees

Rocio Jimenez is a sophomore at Harvard College studying Economics and Government. She was born and raised in Tucumán, Argentina.

During highschool, Rocio discovered her passion for debate, social development, and international relations—an interest that sparked her global perspective and even motivated her to apply to universities in the United States.

At Harvard, Rocio has been actively involved in Model UN, serving as a Director for HMUN China 2024, HNMUN Latin America 2025, and HMUN 2025. Outside of Model UN, Rocio participates in activities organized by the Institute of Politics and dances with the Harvard Candela Latin Dance Troupe. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching musical theater,  learning new languages, and writing.

Rocio is very excited to serve as Under-Secretary General for Committees and cannot wait to  welcome everyone to HMUN China 2025!