Hello everyone!

My name is Amanda Kelly, I am 16 years old and attending the International School of Panama (ISP). I'm deeply honored to be serving as the Deputy Secretary General of Special Committees for PANAMUN XXXIII, and I'm thrilled to be working alongside the dedicated PANAMUN secretariat. I was born and raised in Panama City, but my dad is originally from New Zealand. MUN is one of my biggest passions. I always say that the first time I stood on the podium to defend Nigeria’s views on Drugs and Narcotics in PANAMUN 2023, I truly felt I had found my voice. I intend to use my role to inspire others to find their voices and embrace the power of diplomacy at PANAMUN XXXIII. Furthermore, I aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment within the conference, so that every delegate can experience the same empowering feeling I felt during my first debate.

I am incredibly excited for this year’s PANAMUN and look forward to seeing everyone come together. It's always inspiring to witness the passion and dedication of the delegates as they grapple with complex global issues. PANAMUN continues to be a valuable platform for fostering the next generation of leaders, and I am eager to see its success again this year!