45. 45 is going to be a number to remember, a year to remember, and THE MUN conference to remember. 

My name is Jana Ahmed and it is an absolute honor to be taking on the role of this year’s CACMUN 45 Secretary General. A role I've dreamt of having ever since I was in 6th grade. With this being my last and final conference after doing MUN for the past 8 years of my life, I am truly excited to make it a special one. MUN has been a huge part of my life and is something that has brought me joy ever since I discovered my passion and love for debate. 

Working alongside me is a team of incredible people which nothing would be possible without, Tia Fikry, Heddy El Banna, Mona El Kishky, Ella Hammerich, Murad Mubasher, and Austin Monestel. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of CACMUN, we as the secretariat have decided to go big this year! We have expanded our conference greatly having added several new committees, inviting schools from all over the world, and allowing people from many different schools to have the opportunity to chair at CACMUN 45. 

This year‘s chosen theme is innovation within tradition which greatly exemplifies the purpose behind MUN in order to come up with innovative ideas along with celebrating the past 45 years of CACMUN tradition and success. I ask all delegates attending this year’s conference to leave their mark. Try something new, speak up, take a risk, and express who you are. Let everyone remember who you are and what you have contributed to help solve some of the most prominent issues of our time. 

I cannot wait to meet all of you bright stars and I am looking forward to an exciting and fun conference! Each one of you has their spark, now all that’s left to do is make it shine. As the iconic Dr. Seuss we all know from our childhood once said, “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”

Secretary General Jana Ahmed