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Vice Chair Introduction!

Hey everyone,

I’m Olivia Everhard, and I’m one of your Vice-Chairs for BMUN 66! I’m a sophomore here at Cal, majoring in Political Economy and minoring in French.

I’m originally from Manhattan Beach, California. I love the beach and the outdoors, so when I’m not doing school work I try my best to explore the Bay Area, go on hikes, and adventure outside of Berkeley. Aside from BMUN, I’m also involved in the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC), where I work on projects improving relations within the Greek community.

This is my sixth year participating in Model UN overall and my first year in BMUN. Model UN has played a large role in my life— it has guided me towards my major, and inspired me to become more engaged in politics and international affairs. I am truly looking forward to a great weekend of debate!

See you all in March,

Olivia 

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