Executive Board

Our Executive Board for the 2026 conference is made up of enthusiastic Harvard students who are working hard to plan and organize the HMCME experience for all students.

President

Salma Boukouj is a junior at Harvard College studying Government and Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations. A proud Moroccan-American from Cambridge, MA, she is involved in Harvard Model Congress, the Harvard Society of Arab Students, and mentors through the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Salma is passionate about advocacy, educational equity, and international affairs. Off campus, she enjoys quality time with friends, traveling, and discovering new music. Salma hopes to pursue a career in public service, law, or diplomacy.

Vice President

Khalid Alzamil is a junior at Harvard University, studying Government and Economics with a strong interest in economic policy and political behavior. Originally from Saudi Arabia, he brings a global perspective to his academic and extracurricular pursuits, serving on the board of the Society of Arab Students and contributing to cultural initiatives like the Arab Conference at Harvard. Outside the classroom, he is passionate about travel, history, and design, creating art that celebrates Arab identity and community. His curiosity and dedication to cross-cultural understanding shape both his scholarship and leadership.

Director of Programs

Adele Raillot is a sophomore at Harvard College from New Jersey studying Biology and Government. In the past, she has attended HMC Boston and Europe as a staffer. Outside of HMC, she's working in a lab and is involved with the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter and the Foreign Policy Initiative. In her free time, she crochets clothes and loves discovering new music! She's excited to serve as Director of Programs and is looking forward to meeting the faculty and delegates of HMCME 2026.

Business Manager

Ella Dotzler is a Senior studying Government and History who is hoping to attend Law School after graduating! On campus, she is heavily involved on The Harvard Crimson Business Board as one of the Programs Managers and in Harvard Model Congress, where she serves as the Business Manager for two conferences. Outside of school, she enjoys ballet, tennis, and trying new foods around Boston!



Director of Operations and Technology

Enaya Ahmad is a senior studying Neuroscience and Chemistry with a minor in Global Health & Health Policy. On campus, Enaya is part of the Harvard College Pakistani Students Association and serves as a Teaching Fellow at the Harvard Extension School. Enaya is passionate about addressing global health challenges and will be working as a Humanitarian Affairs Intern at the United Nations this summer. Outside of school, she enjoys trying new desserts around Boston and taking part in spontaneous adventures!

Director of Outreach and Scholarships

Kareem is a Junior at Harvard studying Government, Economics, and Arabic. He grew up in Southeast Michigan and now calls New York City home. On campus, Kareem is heavily involved with Harvard Student Agencies where he teaches Pre-Law and International Politics to high school students, and he is also a member of various political advocacy groups. Kareem is passionate about law, foreign policy in the Middle East, and domestic public policy. In his free time, Kareem enjoys reading, working out, and spending time with his friends and family.


Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Aya Faiz is a rising junior studying Government and Economics at Harvard, proudly hailing from Boston, Massachusetts. Her primary interests revolve around business, international studies, and justice. Outside of academics, she engages in high-impact consulting with Harvard Consulting for Business and the Environment and is a senior director of the Harvard Foreign Policy Initiative. In her free time, she loves swimming, traveling, and trying new restaurants.

Faculty Liaison

Jahir Tineo Castillo is a junior at Harvard College concentrating in Government and Economics. He is a proud Massachusetts resident who is passionate about law, advocacy, and civil rights. On campus, he is involved in Black Men’s Forum, Phillips Brook’s Housing Association, and Harvard Model Congress. When he is not in the classroom he is hanging out with friends, listening to music, and writing poetry. Additionally, he is passionate about cultural exchange and loves to chat about historical events.