Committee Description
It is 1957, President Batista has been leading Cuba for the past five years since his military coup. Although some may call him a dictator, you believe he is the rightful and needed ruler of Cuba. However, recent intelligence suggests there is a revolution against Batista beginning in the Sierra Maestra mountains in Cuba. It is up to you to defeat these pesky rebels and keep Batista in power. Delegates will have to use their unique skill sets in both the front and back rooms to work together to defeat Castro’s Rebels all while keeping the Cuban people happy and in line. They will be competing against Castro’s Rebels to keep the status quo and keep their power over Cuba.
Head Chair: Kaela Buenaventura
Kaela is a UC Davis alum who graduated with a degree in Economics and International Relations. Currently, she lives in Los Angeles and works for a political nonprofit based in Boston. Outside of MUN and work she loves going to the movies (proud amc a list member), working with horses at the local rescue ranch, and trying new restaurants and coffee shops around town. She’s doing DMUNC again this year despite graduating two years ago because the coordinating crisis director promised to buy her an Ali Baba burrito.
Crisis Director: Joel Szakmeister
Coordinating Crisis Director: Maeve Parasol
Maeve Parasol is the Secretary General of DMUNC XXI and a 4th year, double majoring in History and International Relations with a minor in German at the University of California Davis. Maeve participated in her first MUN conference in 7th grade and was the Secretary General of DMUNC XX last year as well. Maeve is writing her undergraduate thesis on how US media supported and opposed Fulgencio Bastista’s second regime. She is very excited to bring her expertise and passion for this topic to her committee. Outside of MUN, she loves traveling, playing video games, and playing board games She is so excited to see you all in May!
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