Hamilton | SBIMUN XIV

Hamilton: the room where it happens

Specialized: Hamilton: The Room Where It Happens

Background guide available now. SBIMUN XIV will not be collecting position papers from delegates.

This committee will focus on the political context of the formation and creation of the early US government. It will discuss topics such as the Constitutional Convention, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the early creation of the US Treasury. Delegates will discuss the future of the early United States and find ways to create life, liberty, and happiness for its new citizens. They will have to manage the best ways to keep the government functioning without upsetting its already disrupted populace. Delegates will have to manage the early implications of federal vs. state power and the interpretation of the Constitution. Characters will begin their journey with the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and will continue through the Washington and Adams administrations.

Staff

Chair

Ruben Kucheyev

Ruben Kucheyev is a second-year economics major at UCSB from the Bay Area. He has been doing Model UN since his first year of high school. Outside of Model UN, Ruben spends his time reading(primarily fantasy), playing video games with his friends, and listening to music. When at home, Ruben liked to spend his time woodworking, going to the gym, and playing DND with his friends. As of right now, Ruben is trying to snag a double major but that's still on the table and not confirmed. After university, Ruben hopes to be able to pursue a career in investment banking or real estate.

Crisis Director

Ela Schulz

Ela Schulz is a third-year, double major in History and Political Science and her hometown is Lafayette, California. She has been doing MUN for a year now and is currently one of the UCSB Crisis Trainers. Aside from MUN she works as an intern for her local congressman, is a part of a pre-law fraternity chapter, and works with her local community services district as a director. For fun, she likes to read, cook, and is learning how to knit. After college, she plans to go into politics and is currently considering law school opportunities. She looks forward to serving as Crisis Director for this committee.