Kohinoor Diamond Crisis
Approximately 20 Delegates - Single Delegate
Welcome to the Kohinoor Diamond Crisis Committee for ILMUNC XLI! This Crisis Committee will center around one of the world’s largest and most famous gems, which also is rumored to be cursed. Representing figures and nations with various claims and motives, the fate of this dazzling artifact of historical grandeur, potent emblem of national pride, and contentious symbol in the discourse on repatriation and historical justice lies in the delegates hands. Using the historical, political, and mystical themes and controversies delegates will engage in a present day discussion of what to do with this infamous gem- and hope the curse doesn’t catch up to them first.
Dear Delegates,
I am excited to welcome you to the Kohinoor Diamond Crisis Committee of ILMUNC! My name is Maya Orenstein, and as the Co-Chair of this committee, I look forward to guiding you all through a historical experience full of colonial tensions, dazzling artifact lore, and a touch of magical charm.
A little bit about me: I am a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Political Science, Psychology, and Legal Studies. I’m originally from Philadelphia and went to Germantown Friends School, where I worked on the student newspaper and was involved in various community service clubs. I love listening to new music (ask me about my favorite artist, Kaytranada), but I cannot sit through a movie because I have the attention span of a goldfish.
This will be my second conference that I have helped staff with ILMUNC, and I hope that you all have an enriching and valuable experience. Outside of ILMUNC, I help to tutor students in West Philly schools, and I am involved in Greek life on campus. I hope that over the next four days, you all will learn to love this city as much as I do!
JJ, Chloe, and I are all looking forward to working with you in this crisis committee, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Maya Orenstein
Co-Chair, Kohinoor Diamond Crisis
mayaoren@sas.upenn.edu
Dear Delegates,
I’m more than excited to be serving as one of your Co-Chairs for the Kohinoor Diamond Crisis Committee at ILMUNC 2025. My name is Jonathan (JJ) Braverman, and it is my honor to introduce you to what I hope will be a treacherous, exhilarating, mystery-filled experience surrounding none other than The Kohinoor Diamond. Who will vie for influence over the diamond? Who will try to break the curse? And who will suffer its tragic fate? As the age-old saying goes: That who rules the diamond, rules the world.
A little bit about me: I am a sophomore from Syracuse, New York (Go Orange!) studying Economics and Psychology. At Penn I compete as a delegate on the collegiate ModelUN circuit (INTERCOL), am a Project Lead for the Social Impact Practice of MUSE Consulting (MUSE SIP), serve as a policy consultant for Wharton Undergraduates in Public Policy (WUPP), and am a member of the Corporate Relations team for Wharton Undergraduate Finance Club (WUFC). On a less boring note, I love to run, hike in the Adirondacks, grill, listen to music (my taste could probably not be more broad, but some of my favorite artists are The Strokes, Eagles, Dominick Fike, Elton John, and a number of different rap artists), and spend a lot of time boating/waterskiing up in the finger lakes area. Furthermore, despite being from New York, I also happen to be a massive Philly sports fan, so don’t hesitate to ask me my thoughts on the state of the Eagles this upcoming season (just be prepared for a lot of yapping).
Though this will be my first time staffing ILMUNC, I’ve been involved in ModelUN since my freshman year of high school (fun fact: one time I even got to compete in Qatar), so I’m really looking forward to making this committee an unforgettable experience for everyone present. Maya, Chloe, and I wish you the best of luck as you prepare for committee, and are more than excited to see you all in January! In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
JJ Braverman
Co-Chair, Kohinoor Diamond Crisis
jjbrave@sas.upenn.edu
Dear Delegates,
I am excited to welcome you to the Kohinoor Diamond Crisis! My name is Chloe Hunt, and as the crisis director, I look forward to guiding you through such an impactful and dynamic topic and encouraging you all to let your crisis arc creativity take flight. This will actually be my first ILMUNC senior staff experience despite being engaged with the Model UN on campus since my freshman year.
The Kohinoor Diamond Crisis is a topic that will carry lots of interesting discussion and debate. As you begin your research, I know it can feel overwhelming to see such extensive history around a single diamond, but I hope you will find this process informative and interesting. In preparation for the crisis component, definitely zero-in on the imperialistic history of the diamond, the lore behind the diamond, as well as your specific character’s motivations. I know crisis can be confusing for even students who are familiar with Model UN, so if you have any questions or concerns, reach out, please!
A little bit about me: I am a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying English and Political Science with a minor in Hispanic Studies. I’m from Roanoke, Virginia, and in high school, I was the President of my school’s Model UN club. At Penn, I’m involved in a variety of activities, including Intercol (the competing Model UN team), student newspaper, Club Tennis, and Penn Pickles. Outside of these commitments, I am a huge Bad Bunny and Danny Ocean fan, a big Premier League watcher, a musical theater aficionado, and an aspiring author. My dream post-Penn is to be a full-time writer.
I sincerely hope you all are as excited about this committee and this conference as I am! We want to make this the best experience possible for all of you regardless of your experience with Model UN, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding the topic, the structure of this crisis, or anything Model-UN related.
Chloe Hunt
Crisis Director, Kohinoor Diamond Crisis
chloemwh@sas.upenn.edu
