Hello, Delegates! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the marvelous experience that will be PANAMUN XXXIV. My name is Luciana Mendez and I am currently a Sophomore at the International School of Panama. I am really looking forward to being your chair for the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which is a unique and interesting committee that I am sure will bring a great debate. I am originally from Medellin, Colombia, however, I moved to Chile when I was five and lived there for nine years. I moved to Panama at the very beginning of 2026 and though I haven’t spent much time here, I consider it my home. I am extremely passionate about MUN, with my first conference being in 6th grade where I fell in love with the debate in the general assembly committee. Since then, I have attended eight different conferences in Santiago and around the world, having come to PANAMUN twice before I even went to this school, where I won two best delegate awards and began to really appreciate how amazing and organized the conference was. MUN has been a key part of my life, teaching me how to be a responsible and creative member of my community and the world. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, reading, and spending quality time with my friends and family, particularly by the beach. Now that I get to be a part of the incredible work that is put into the success of this conference, I am beyond excited to be your chair and help you discover that your voice does have the power to change the world. I promise to do everything I can to ensure that this experience is constructive, inclusive and well structured to bring out the best in your own abilities. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or my co-chair, we are here to help!