Our Executive Board for the 2027 conference is made up of ten enthusiastic Harvard students who are working hard to plan and organize the HMCME experience for all students.

President

Yasmeen Galal is a junior at Harvard College studying Applied Math to Economics and Computer Science. A proud Egyptian-American from Prospect, CT, she is involved in Harvard Model Congress, the Harvard Undergraduate Consulting Group, and is a teaching fellow in the Computer Science department. Yasmeen is passionate about advocacy, educational equity, and emerging economic markets. Outside of school and HMC, she enjoys playing tennis, ranking new restaurants on Beli, and traveling!

Vice President

Fhasal Alam is a senior at Harvard College studying Chemistry and Government. Fhasal is passionate about youth empowerment and immigrant healthcare reform. His research interests lie in developing therapeutics to defeat resistant cancers. On campus, he is or has been a part of the Phillips Brooks House Association, the Bengali Association of Students, and the Institute of Politics Policy Program. For fun, he likes to go for runs and devour kebabs. Fhasal is excited to meet you all at HMC Middle East 2027!

Director of Domestic Programs

Sophia Alcacer is a sophomore at Harvard College concentrating in Government and Economics. She grew up in between Madrid, Spain, and Lexington, MA. This is her second HMCME and third conference overall. Outside of HMC, Sophia writes for The Harvard Crimson, competes on Harvard's Intercollegiate MUN team, and is involved with various public service projects on campus. When she's not working, Sophia loves running by the Charles River and trying new DIY projects.

Director of International Programs

Chloe Cheng is a sophomore in Quincy house. Originally from NYC and Hong Kong, she plans to study Social Studies and Environmental Science & Public Policy (ESPP). This will be her second HMCME conference and third HMC conference overall. Outside of academics, you can find her biking along the Charles or playing her guitar. She can't wait to meet all of you!

Business Manager

Wesal Haroun is a junior at Harvard College studying Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. She is from Iowa City, IA and is a proud Sudanese-American. In addition to Harvard Model Congress, Wesal is involved in Harvard Consulting on Business and the Environment, the Harvard Undergraduate Foreign Policy Initiative, and Harvard Women in Business. She is passionate about making a positive impact through business, policy, and technology. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, and going on runs.

Director of Operations and Technology

Adele Raillot is a junior studying Government and Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology. While she currently lives in New Jersey, she grew up in Hong Kong. Outside of HMC, she is involved in the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter and the Foreign Policy Initiative, and mentors first-years as a Peer Advising Fellow. In her free time, she enjoys going out on late night walks, crocheting, and discovering new music. She is incredibly excited to serve as Ops and Tech for HMCME 2027!

Director of Outreach and Scholarships

Kareem Fahs is a Senior at Harvard studying Government, Education, 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 loved ones.

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Aya Faiz is a senior 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

Simran Tamang is a junior at Harvard College concentrating in Biomedical Engineering and Anthropology. She is from Nepal, and proudly calls Boston, Massachusetts home. She's passionate about the intersection between medicine, global health, and technology. On campus, she's involved in Harvard Undergraduate Nepali Student Association, Phillips Brooks House Association, and Harvard Undergraduate Global Education Movement. In her free time, she loves trying new cuisine, painting, and sewing.

Chief of Staff

Ahmed Eldeeb is a junior at Harvard College from Ormond Beach, Florida. After chairing the Gulf Cooperation Council committee at HMCME 2026, he is now serving as the Chief of Staff. He is double concentrating in Integrative Biology and Environmental Science and Public Policy. Outside of HMC, he is a climate advocate, researcher, and author. Also, he’s a part of the Harvard Sustainability Council. He’s interested in the intersectionality of public health and the climate.