Gonzalo Galván, coming from Madrid, is a fourth-year student at the Bachelor’s degree in International Relations at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. He describes himself as someone passionate about international geopolitics, particularly in the field of security and defense, which he hopes to dedicate himself to once he begins his professional career.

Over the course of his three-year “MUN journey,” he has participated in more than fifteen conferences, both as a delegate and as Chair, standing out in international conferences such as CoEMoN 2024 and LIMUN 2025. As for URJCmun, his journey began in 2023 as a delegate, and since then he has been part of the Secretariat in the following editions, serving as USG for Communications in 2024 and Deputy Director for International Delegations in 2025.

This year, Gonzalo takes on his greatest challenge yet with enthusiasm and determination: serving as Secretary-General of URJCmun in its XIV Edition. With a clear vision, a passion for dialogue, and a commitment to excellence, he hopes to make URJCmun 2026 an unforgettable edition, one that honors the legacy of the Model while looking firmly toward the future.

Raquel Arija is 21 years old, originally from Palencia, and currently studies Protocol, Event Management, and Corporate Communication at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Her passion for the world of events, boundless energy, and cheerful personality have made her a key figure within the URJCmun team. 

Her journey in the model began in 2023 during the 4th edition of URJCmunTeen, where she started as part of the logistics staff. In 2024, she joined the committee staff at URJCmun, and in 2025, she took on the challenge of leading that same team as Director of committee staff. Her growth has been steady, marked by commitment, creativity, and a consistently positive attitude. 

This year, as Director-General, she looks forward to continuing her journey alongside a team that, like her, believes in the transformative power of diplomacy, dedication, and teamwork. Her goal is to help make this edition an unforgettable experience for all delegates, combining professionalism, enthusiasm, and that unique spark that only Raquel can bring.

Elena Flores is a 20-year-old student full of enthusiasm who is currently in her third year of Advertising and Public Relations at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Her passion for learning and constant pursuit of new challenges led her to join the Secretariat last year as USG for Staff.

Driven by her previous experience and her desire to continue growing, Elena returns this year with renewed energy to take on the role of USG for Coordination. She is confident that this position will provide her with a valuable opportunity to apply the knowledge gained from her studies while also contributing innovative ideas that will enrich the Model and make it a truly unforgettable experience for all participants.

Alejandro, a student of Financial and Actuarial Economics, discovered the world of MUNs in his second year of university as a way to enrich his academic experience and take a break from the world of numbers. Passionate about challenges and with a strong work ethic, Alejandro has participated as a Staff member in the past two editions of URJCmun, demonstrating his commitment and dedication.

This year, he takes on the role of USG for Finance with enthusiasm and determination. His main goal is to ensure the financial sustainability of the Model, guaranteeing that all economic resources are managed efficiently and transparently. All of this so that URJCmun can continue to grow and offer the best possible experience to all participants.

María Rubio is a 20-year-old student pursuing a Double Degree in International Relations and Economics at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. She has always been a curious and driven individual, eager to learn more about the world around her. This mindset led her to participate in numerous Model United Nations conferences since her pre-university years, experiences that sparked her deep passion for MUN.

After serving as Deputy Director for Chairs at URJCmun TEEN VI, she now takes on the role of USG for Administration for URJCmun 2026 with great enthusiasm. In this position, she hopes to actively contribute to creating the ideal environment for delegations to thrive and develop to their fullest potential.

Marcos Fernández studies a Double Degree in International Relations and Economics at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. He is a highly motivated individual, eager to learn and get involved in university projects that foster his growth and allow him to continue developing professionally. 

As for URJCmun, Marcos participated as a delegate in both 2024 and 2025—experiences he found fascinating and that inspired him to join the Secretariat this year. Taking on the role of Deputy Director for Delegate’s Affairs, Marcos embraces the challenge with great enthusiasm, aiming to contribute his very best to this new edition of URJCmun.

Miguel Román first participated as a delegate at URJCmun in 2022. Since then, he has taken on various roles as a delegate and co-chair, not only within this Model but also at prestigious international conferences such as Harvard World MUN 2023 and StrasMUN 2025.

As a future political scientist, he is known for his outgoing and approachable personality. He seeks to complement his academic journey by reinforcing what he has learned and acquiring new knowledge along the way. Miguel joins URJCmun 2026 as Director of Chairs, bringing great enthusiasm and excitement to contribute to the Model that has deeply shaped both his outlook on the future and his university experience.

Jenn is a 19-year-old student pursuing a Double Degree in International Relations and Law at Rey Juan Carlos University. After participating in her first international MUN as a delegate two years ago, she developed a strong interest in this type of conference.

Following her participation in URJCmun 2025, she now joins the team as Deputy Director for External Relations for both URJCmun 2026 and munCLUB. Known for her dynamism and deep social commitment to human rights, Jenn is determined to help make URJCmun 2026 a safe and welcoming space where everyone can find their place.

Raquel Arribas is 21 years old and originally from Getafe, Madrid. She is currently studying Protocol, Event Organization, and Corporate Communication at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. A sociable and curious person, Raquel is eager to learn from everything and everyone, always seeking new challenges that will help her grow both personally and professionally. She is passionate about protocol in all its forms, especially the opportunity to organize large-scale events and connect with people through communication.

After participating as Staff at URJCmun in 2024 and 2025, she returns this year full of enthusiasm to serve as USG for Staff within the Secretariat. For Raquel, URJCmun is the perfect space to combine what she loves with a unique learning experience, and she is ready to take on any challenge that comes her way.

Enzo Martínez is currently in his third year of studying Protocol, Event Organization, and Corporate Communication at Rey Juan Carlos University. Passionate about event planning, he sees URJCmun as a great opportunity to apply his knowledge while continuing to grow. 

After participating in previous editions, Enzo returns to URJCmun 2026 as Director of Administrative & Secretariat Staff, where he hopes to contribute his vision, commitment, and organizational skills to make this edition truly unforgettable.

Candelaria Chaves is 21 years old and currently in her second year of Advertising and Public Relations at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. She is an outgoing, proactive, and organized individual whose curiosity led her to participate in her first Model United Nations conference back in school. Since then, she has taken part in numerous MUNs, including past editions of URJCmun and URJCmunTEEN.

This year, she returns as Deputy Director for Committee Staff at URJCmun 2026, ready to contribute with her strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative spirit. Eager to grow alongside the wonderful people who make up this edition, she looks forward to working together to make this Model truly exceptional.

Brandon Kettley is 23 years old and currently pursuing a Double Degree in Advertising, Public Relations, and Business Administration at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. With both English and Spanish roots, he brings an international perspective and a problem-solving mindset. Ambitious and proactive, Brandon has a clear vision for the future: always aim high and never shy away from challenges.

He has previously been part of the Logistics team at both URJCmun and URJCmun TEEN, standing out for his organizational skills and dedication to complex events. Motivated by the details that create memorable experiences and driven by teamwork, he returns this year as Deputy Director of Logistics Staff, bringing energy, ideas, and an always-positive attitude.

Mario, 20 years old, is a student of Audiovisual Communication at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, passionate about photography, a field he practices in his free time and hopes to turn into a profession in the future.

He describes himself as a responsible and ambitious person who, after three years of valuable experience in the Production and Photography teams at URJCmun, is now taking on the challenge of leading this area as USG for Communication for URJCmun 2026. Confident in his abilities and committed to the success of the Model, Mario is determined to prove his worth and rise to the expectations in this new chapter.

Sofía Chernikova is 21 years old and currently in her fourth year studying Audiovisual Communication and Journalism. She is a curious and driven individual, always seeking new challenges and experiences.
Since her first participation in URJCmun 2022 as part of the Communication Team, she has taken on various roles (from camera operator to delegate), culminating this year in her position as Deputy Director for Social Media. With great enthusiasm, she looks forward to continuing to create and to shaping a strong, engaging image for URJCmun.

Valentina Gonzalez is a 22-year-old passionate about the audiovisual world. She studies Journalism and Audiovisual Communication at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos and loves any excuse to go out and take photos or create aftermovies of any event.

This is her fourth year in the URJCmun Communications Team, but this time with a new role: she steps up as Deputy Director for Video Production, ready to bring you the best daily video recaps of the Model!

Diego Mena is 22 years old and currently finishing his degree in Audiovisual Communication at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Passionate about cinema, photography, and the audiovisual world in which he aims to build his career, he is always looking for new ways to tell stories and express his creativity, enjoying the process of learning and taking on new challenges.

After four years as a photographer in the URJC Model United Nations conferences: URJCmun and URJCmun TEEN, Diego is now looking to conclude his journey in the Model by contributing his expertise to the organization as Director of Photography.