This Is Your Captain Speaking: Organization of Asia-Pacific Airlines, 2024
Welcome aboard! The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines gathers to embark on a journey through the turbulent realm of aviation in 2024. As the world slowly emerges from the pandemic, the aviation industry stands at a crossroads: poised for recovery, yet fraught with challenges. In an era where trust is the most prized asset of any institution, recent events have cast shadows over aerospace behemoth Boeing, raising questions of reliability and accountability. How can we ensure passenger safety while restoring confidence in Asia Pacific air travel? Moreover, we confront the dual concerns of customers’ and workers’ safety within the industry. From stringent safety protocols to fair labor practices, addressing the needs and fears of both passengers and airline personnel is paramount to fostering resilience and prosperity.
Join us as we soar through these topics and more, harnessing collective expertise and innovation to propel Asia Pacific aviation to new heights. Together, we chart the course for a safer, stronger, and more sustainable future in the skies. Fasten your seatbelts, for the journey ahead promises to be both challenging and exhilarating.
Chair:
Victoria Espino
Victoria Espino (she/her) is a member of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service Class of 2025, studying International Politics with a concentration in International Law. She is from Lawrence, Massachusetts (30 minutes north of Boston for those of you who are curious). Within the International Relations space on campus, she has held the role of Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion since 2023 in Georgetown University’s International Relations Club. Her first experience staffing Model UN was actually for NCSC LI in 2023! Outside of the Model UN space, Victoria has also served as the Secretary for Georgetown University’s Women of Color organization since 2022. In her free time, she loves to watch movie series and explore libraries and cafes in Georgetown and D.C. for the perfect study spot … which you will have to figure out for yourselves. Victoria cannot wait to meet everyone and have a great NCSC LII!
Crisis Manager:
Michael Mullin
Michael Mullin is a member of the class of 2026 in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Physics. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Michael loves exploring the (comparatively) big city of DC and will never turn down an opportunity to see a theatrical performance at the Kennedy Center. His model UN experience comes from his participation in Georgetown’s MUN team and staffing both NCSC and NAIMUN. Additionally, Michael enjoys playing board games, watching movies, reading, and swimming while he isn’t busy with schoolwork or his tutoring job. He is excited to CM the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines and is looking forward to NCSC LII!
USG: Cynthia Gudaitis
This committee is in the Regionals Organ, and your Under-Secretary General is Cynthia Gudaitis. Committees in this organ are regional bodies with 18-25 delegates and full crisis elements.
If you have any questions about your committee, please reach out to c.gudaitis@modelun.org.