The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the six main organs of the United Nations. Established in 1945, this council focuses on three aspects of sustainable development: economic, social and environmental. ECOSOC encourages agreement on policies and actions that make fundamental links across all three aspects.
Background Guide
Jia Mishra
(Chair)
Jia Mishra, Chair of United Nations Economic and Social Council is a passionate MUNer,
and with only two years of experience of Junior Model United Nations, she won a verbal
mention in her first year and an outstanding delegate award in her second. She is
thrilled to be working as Chair this year and knows she is in for an enthusiastic,
attention grabbing debate! She loves public speaking and can often be found immersed in
meaningful debates and conversations. Outside of academics, you can find Jia spending
her time in nature, doing Kathak or playing badminton.
Sunidhi Tumuluru
(Vice-Chair)
Sunidhi has been an active MUNer since 2018 in Oakridge’s JMUN and is extremely excited
for her first year chairing a committee. She won verbal mention and outstanding delegate
in her years of MUN and has attended an international IIMUN as well. She loves to dance,
play instruments and is passionate about painting and music. Sunidhi also enjoys
interacting with people, being outside and reading a book in the evenings.