GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
The Heads of Departments are managing small teams. We have the Events Team, the Translation Team, the GIMUN Delegations, the Human Resources Team.
Meet the Heads!
Events Team
Manon Girardeau
Manon Alizé Girardeau is a 22-year-old French student about to begin a Master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Geneva.
After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Montreal, she spent a year in Brussels working on a European institutions-related internship, which deepened her interest in international affairs. She was involved in the organization of a simulation of the Council of the European Union in North America.
She joined GIMUN this year and is looking forward to organize impactful events and hopes to contribute meaningfully to GIMUN’s mission by bringing her international background and enthusiasm.
Translation Team
Roy Federer
Roy Federer, having grown up in the small town of Bonstetten, is currently enrolled in the second year of International Relations at Unige.
He can look back on two years of various international experiences ranging from a language stay in Boston, to travelling to Slowjansk, UA for a volunteer humanitarian engagement in 2023 before taking up his studies in September 2024.
Furthermore, he works as translation officer for the Swiss Armed Forces. What drives him is his passion for languages, cultures and international politics, which almost logically led to his position in GIMUN’s Translation Department, which he is excited to lead as co-head.
Translation Team
Alessia Ferreli
Alessia is an Italian student who completed her Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpreting before moving to Paris, where she deepened her knowledge of francophone culture and began a Master’s in International Relations and Business Internationalization.
Driven by her passion for languages and global affairs, she moved to Geneva, to study at the FTI of the University of Geneva to pursue her dream of becoming a specialized legal and financial translator.
She joined GIMUN this year and is eager to serve as Head of Translation and apply her passion for translation by contributing with dedication and integrity to the work of the team.
Delegation
Amelie Vinall
Amelie started her bachelor's degree in international relations Unige in 2023. Her love for debating and interest in current affairs led her straight to Gimun: First Delegation, then the PR department.
The Delegation sessions were the perfect opportunity to learn how to think on her toes and forming convincing arguments. Furthermore, it was the perfect place to meet new friends, and get to know the practical side of her field of studies.
As Head of Delegation, she wishes to foster a safe, passionate, and fun environment, providing everyone interested with the opportunity to discover and extend their skills and love for debate and negotiation.
Delegation
Jan Demuth
Jan is a 21-year-old student in his second year of a Bachelor's degree in International Relations at the University of Geneva. Originally from a town close to Zurich, he moved to Geneva in 2024 to study.
He joined GIMUN that same year. First, he joined the Delegations team and later the Events Team. He has also covered many GIMUN events, such as the Annual Conference 2024 or the collaborative conference with UNIDIR, as a photographer.
As Head of Delegation, he is looking forward to sharing the valuable experiences he gained in his first year in GIMUN with others and helping them discover the world of debating and International Geneva.
Maxime Beckrich is a French-American political science student at the University of Geneva. Brought up near Strasbourg, he moved to Geneva in 2024 after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in eco-management in Basel, hoping to take advantage of the city’s international outlook.
A member of HR since September 2024 and of delegation since February 2025, he aims to ensure his department remains a reliable reference for problem-solving and facilitating communication, while strengthening ties between various departments of GIMUN through the association’s monthly newsletter, a project he and his co-head Gabriel hold close to heart.
Gabriel Hug is a student of International Relations at the University of Geneva, with a focus on politics. Originally from the canton of Aargau, he moved to Geneva in 2024 to study in a global and internationally oriented environment.
He joined GIMUN’s HR department the same year, drawn by the opportunity to connect with likeminded peers interested in diplomacy and multilateralism.
Now, as Co-Head of HR, he works to ensure a smooth and transparent application process. He also helps maintain a positive internal environment by coordinating the monthly Newsletter and serving as a contact point for internal concerns.