Meet Our Staff
BENJI GOLD
Internal Affairs Director
Benji is a junior from Arlington, Virginia who studying Math and Political Science here at Duke. Benji served as a director of DIRA's Away Team last year (where he has competed for three years!) and is excited to bring the conference experience home to Duke. As Director of Internal Affairs, Benji applies his wizardry towards solving the behind-the-scenes logistics of DUMUNC. In his free time, Benji enjoys Sudoku and runs a volunteer animal shelter outside of Flagstaff, Arizona.
You can contact Benji at benji.gold@duke.edu
Internal Affairs Director
Benji is a junior from Arlington, Virginia who studying Math and Political Science here at Duke. Benji served as a director of DIRA's Away Team last year (where he has competed for three years!) and is excited to bring the conference experience home to Duke. As Director of Internal Affairs, Benji applies his wizardry towards solving the behind-the-scenes logistics of DUMUNC. In his free time, Benji enjoys Sudoku and runs a volunteer animal shelter outside of Flagstaff, Arizona.
You can contact Benji at benji.gold@duke.edu
CAITLIN DOUGHERTY
External Affairs Director
Caitlin is a junior from Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, studying Computer Science and Political Science. Caitlin has served as a Director of the DIRA Away Team for two consecutive years. As Director of External Affairs, Caitlin is the point person for delegate needs/inquiries. She's so excited to meet all of you and to make this a fantastic conference! Outside of DIRA, Caitlin enjoys reading, exploring Duke's campus, and trying to win the affection of Mamabean (Durham's favorite kitty).
You can contact Caitlin at caitlin.dougherty@duke.edu
External Affairs Director
Caitlin is a junior from Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, studying Computer Science and Political Science. Caitlin has served as a Director of the DIRA Away Team for two consecutive years. As Director of External Affairs, Caitlin is the point person for delegate needs/inquiries. She's so excited to meet all of you and to make this a fantastic conference! Outside of DIRA, Caitlin enjoys reading, exploring Duke's campus, and trying to win the affection of Mamabean (Durham's favorite kitty).
You can contact Caitlin at caitlin.dougherty@duke.edu
MATT MOHN
Conference Coordinator
Matt is a senior from Houston, Texas majoring in Public Policy Analysis with a minor in Statistics. Matt is currently co-President of DIRA alongside Will, and he works to coordinate its different branches. For DUMUNC, Matt is an on-call problem solver for the rest of the staff. Outside of DIRA, Matt enjoys travel, politics, reading, following current events, and music.
You can contact Matt at matthew.mohn@duke.edu
Conference Coordinator
Matt is a senior from Houston, Texas majoring in Public Policy Analysis with a minor in Statistics. Matt is currently co-President of DIRA alongside Will, and he works to coordinate its different branches. For DUMUNC, Matt is an on-call problem solver for the rest of the staff. Outside of DIRA, Matt enjoys travel, politics, reading, following current events, and music.
You can contact Matt at matthew.mohn@duke.edu
SHIVAM MANI
Conference Coordinator
Shivam is a junior from the Bay Area, majoring in Political Science and Computer Science. He has studied abroad in China, Taiwan, Spain, and Orlando. Shivam has researched development finance, Asian relations, and the linguistics of Mandarin Chinese. Shivam also enjoys reading, gardening, language learning, collecting maps, jazz, and playing bridge (among other card games). Shivam helps run DUMUNC by organizing staff trainings and liaising with DIRA's business partners.
You can contact Shivam at shivam.mani@duke.edu
Conference Coordinator
Shivam is a junior from the Bay Area, majoring in Political Science and Computer Science. He has studied abroad in China, Taiwan, Spain, and Orlando. Shivam has researched development finance, Asian relations, and the linguistics of Mandarin Chinese. Shivam also enjoys reading, gardening, language learning, collecting maps, jazz, and playing bridge (among other card games). Shivam helps run DUMUNC by organizing staff trainings and liaising with DIRA's business partners.
You can contact Shivam at shivam.mani@duke.edu
WILL MONAHAN
Conference Coordinator
Will is a senior from Panfilovskoye, Kyrgzystan studying Astrophysics and Nuclear Design. Will is a co-President of DIRA alongside Matt and helps to oversee/plan DUMUNC throughout the year. Will served as historian of his high school MUN team as well as winning Best Delegate three years in a row at conferences in Özgön and Kochkor-Ata. In his free time, Will does judo, rides horseback, and plays goat polo. In 2018 and 2019, Will competed in the Tour of Oman road bicycling race.
You can contact Will at william.monahan@duke.edu
Conference Coordinator
Will is a senior from Panfilovskoye, Kyrgzystan studying Astrophysics and Nuclear Design. Will is a co-President of DIRA alongside Matt and helps to oversee/plan DUMUNC throughout the year. Will served as historian of his high school MUN team as well as winning Best Delegate three years in a row at conferences in Özgön and Kochkor-Ata. In his free time, Will does judo, rides horseback, and plays goat polo. In 2018 and 2019, Will competed in the Tour of Oman road bicycling race.
You can contact Will at william.monahan@duke.edu
CHARLIE WARREN
Conference Coordinator Charlie is a junior from Southern California majoring in Public Policy and Political Science with a minor in Russian Language & Culture. As far as Model UN is concerned, Charlie has been involved for the past 6 years, the past 2 with DIRA. Outside of DIRA, Charlie is a fan of watching terrible movies, putting way too much emotional stock in the success of the Duke men’s basketball team, and British cuisine. Charlie previously served as a director of DUMUNC 38 (to acclaim!). You can contact Charlie at charlie.warren@duke.edu |