The Secretariat
The ILMUNC India 2026 Secretariat comprises dedicated undergraduates from the University of Pennsylvania, bringing their expertise and passion for Model UN to this inaugural conference. With experience in organizing prestigious MUNs, they ensure high standards of debate, diplomacy, and collaboration while curating engaging committee topics and seamless logistics.
Josh Miller
Josh Miller is a freshman from Philadelphia studying Economics with a minor in Consumer Psychology. Josh is also an active member in the AI Society at Penn and Penn Sports Analytics Group. Away from school, you can also find Josh on the padel or tennis court honing in his skills. He can't wait to meet the delegates and begin ILMUNC India 2026!
Class of 2029
Theo Brown
Theo Brown is a sophomore from Baltimore, MD studying Bioengineering. Outside of ILMUNC, he is involved in the Engineering Deans' Advisory Board and Assistive Devices and Prosthetic Technologies club. He loves a good jog down the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, or trying any new food spot. He is thrilled to meet the delegates of for ILMUNC India 2026.
Class of 2029
Dahlia Zemmel is a freshman from New York City studying Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics with a minor in Math. Outside of ILMUNC, Dahlia serves as the Vice President External of the Engineering Deans' Advisory Board, helping connect students and faculty to strengthen the Penn engineering community. In her free time, Dahlia enjoys playing soccer with friends and biking through Philadelphia. She is extremely excited to meet all the delegates for ILMUNC India 2026!
Class of 2029Dahlia Zemmel
Julia Fremberg is a senior from Great Falls, Virginia studying Computer Science with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence and a minor in Mathematics. Outside ILMUNC, she serves as a teaching assistant for CIS 1200, sits on the executive board of the Engineering Student Activities Council, and works as a Kite and Key tour guide. In her free time, you can find Julia running, traveling, or exploring new coffee spots. She is incredibly excited to meet all the delegates for ILMUNC India 2026!
Class of 2026Julia Fremberg
Hear from Penelope Halpern
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Penelope Halpern is a freshman from New York City studying Cognitive Science. Outside ILMUNC, she is an active member of the TAMID business club and is involved with Community Outreach where she tutors children from local schools. In her free time, you can find her going on runs and exploring Philadelphia! She is looking forward to the conference and to meet all the delegates for ILMUNC India 2026!
Class of 2029Penelope Halpern
Isabel Caldera is a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania studying biophysics and chemistry. Originally from Nicaragua where she participated 5 years in MUN conferences, she reconnected with debate through ILMUNC. Beyond STEM and MUN, Isabel enjoys her spare time painting and hanging out with her family and friends.
Class of 2028Isabel Caldera
Sudhir Yelamarthy is a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania, studying electrical engineering. While only from an hour away from Philadelphia, he still enjoys exploring campus and city with friends, going on walks, and trying new restaurants. Outside of ILMUNC, he is involved in Penn Electric Racing as a member of the electrical hardware team. In his free time, you could find him playing pool or foosball in one of the residential lounges.
Class of 2029Sudhir Yelamarthy
Avi is a freshman from Warren, New Jersey studying Economics and Anthropology. Outside of ILMUNC, he is involved in Penn International Impact Consulting and the South Asian Student Association. In his free time, he enjoys trying new restaurants in Philly, going for runs, and cooking. He is looking forward to working with all the delegates and making ILMUNC India 2026 an unforgettable experience!
Class of 2029Avi Gupta
Atharva Sarnobat
Class of 2029Atharva Sarnobat is a freshman from Fremont, California in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Physics and Computer Science. Outside of ILMUNC, he is a part of Penn's competitive Model UN team. In his free time, Atharva loves listening to music, reading, visiting restaurants, and wandering!
Gabe Greenfield is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science with a concentration in International Relations and a minor in Modern Middle East Studies. Gabe had the honor of being the Secretary-General of ILMUNC XLII and has chaired ILMUNC China and last year’s ILMUNC India. Gabe is on Penn’s competing Model UN team and also leads interfaith and dialogue work on campus. In his free time Gabe loves to travel, cook, and have fun with friends.
Class of 2027Gabe Greenfield
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Secretary General:
Asher Zemmel
Politics, Philosophy, and Economics & Engineering, Class of 2029
Asher Zemmel is a Senior from New York studying Politics, Philosophy, Economics, and Engineering. Outside of ILMUNC, he works for admissions at Penn, is involved with the Institute of Contemporary Art, coaches a run club, volunteers, and is a rescue scuba diver. Asher is thrilled to meet you all in India!