Executive Board

Christopher Shin

DIRECTOR OF DOMESTIC PROGRAMS

Chris Shin is a sophomore and Leverett House resident from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, double concentrating in Chemical & Physical Biology and Government. At Harvard, he is an enthusiastic HMC-er, Director of Training for the Intercollegiate Model UN team, and he leads the health policy team at the Institute of Politics. Also, he is an avid classical pianist and jazz trumpeter, engaging in chamber music and playing trumpet in the Harvard Jazz Orchestra. He is so excited to serve as Director of Domestic Programs for HMCE!

Oliver Lontay

DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Oliver is a sophomore living in Mather House studying Economics with a secondary in either statistics or energy & environment. He is from Budapest, Hungary, and enjoys exploring nature in all of its forms in his free time. You'll often hear him discussing obscure geopolitics and sports. Apart from HMCE, Oliver is the Director of Communications of HUCEG and an associate at VCG. He's looking forward to being the Director of International Programs for HMCE!

Ella Dotzler

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL AID

Ella Dotzler is a junior 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!

Hiral M. Chavre

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY

Hiral is a sophomore living in Pforzheimer House, studying Neuroscience with a secondary in English. She is from Long Island, New York and spends her free time watching episodes of her comfort sitcom, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and working with anything arts & crafts. Outside of Harvard Model Congress, Hiral is a dancer with the Harvard Bhangra team, a news writer for The Crimson, and a Peer Advising Fellow for incoming freshmen at Harvard. Hiral is so excited to see everyone at HMCE 2025!

Lillian Rousey

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Lillian is a sophomore living in Quincy House studying Government with a secondary in Sociology. She is from North Carolina and loves traveling and hanging out with friends and family. Apart from HMCE, she is a Stage Manager for the Harvard Ballet Company Tech Team and was also a member of the IOP’s Campaign and Advocacy Program (CAP) last fall. Last year she was a junior staffer for HMCE’s Historical Committee. She is super excited to now serve as Director of Communications for HMCE 2025!

Alexandra Oikonomou

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Alexandra Oikonomou is a junior in Dunster House studying Government and Philosophy with a secondary in Psychology. She was born and raised in Athens, Greece and she is passionate about educational equity, disability advocacy, immigration policy, and international relations. Outside of HMC, she is involved with the Institute of Politics, the Phillips Brooks House Association, the Ethics Society, and she writes for the Crimson. In her free time, you can find her playing volleyball or bracing the cold Boston weather with a comically large jacket and a cup of hot chocolate while reading a book or writing by the Charles River. She is very excited to meet all the delegates and faculty of HMC Europe 2025!