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Model World Health Organization at
George Mason University
Advancing Global Health
About MasonWHO
What is MasonWHO?
The Mason Model World Health Organization (MasonWHO) Conference is a simulation of a WHO General Assembly where student delegates are provided a platform to deliberate on global health policies. From international politicians to neuroscientists to bioengineers, MasonWHO creates a space for undergraduate and graduate students from all academic backgrounds to exchange ideas and engage in global health policy that goes beyond traditional classroom teachings. We enable students to learn more through a variety of programming through the application of an annual theme. At our capstone conference, delegates will debate, prepare legislation, and vote on resolutions that will address and attempt to solve current concerns in global health.
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The Conference is hosted at George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) by the MasonWHO Secretariat with the support of partnering student organizations, and academic departments.
Our Mission
Provide a flexible platform for students to become involved in global health regardless of experience and to facilitate multidisciplinary discussions on global health matters.
Our Goals
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engage in multidisciplinary, collaborative problem solving and advocacy;
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network with like-minded, globally-oriented students;
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develop resolution writing skills and learn from like-minded individuals;
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utilize rules of order and proceedings typical of deliberative assemblies adopted by international health authorities among many worldwide organizations; and
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apply knowledge of global health in a realistic setting to develop a better understanding of how ideas, reality, and international affairs come together to produce definitive doctrine in global health.
Our History
2017
Theme: Global Emergency Responses
Executive Director: Asra Ahmad
Date: April 8-9, 2017
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2019
Theme: Chronic Illnesses
Executive Director: Nattacha Munakata
Date: April 13, 2019
Milestone: Began Monthly Meetings
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2021
Theme: To be announced
Executive Director: Jonathan Sanchez
Date: TBD
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2016
Theme: Refugee Health
Executive Director: Sameen Yusuf
Date: April 9-10, 2016
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2018
Theme: Drugs - Policies, Practices, and Prevention
Executive Director: Aisha Shafi
Date: April 14, 2018
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2020
Theme: Infectious Diseases
Executive Director: Tiajah Valerio
Date: Postponed to Oct 2020
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Executive Director: Sameen Yusuf
Logistics Director I :Catriona Gates
Logistics Director II: Helen Evans
Theme Director: Asha Athman
Finance Director: Rosse Ariscain
Delegate Resource Coordinator: Zeinab Safi
Internal Communications: Rebecca Dooley
External Communications: Asra Ahmad
Chief of Staff: Leila Taweel
2016 Secretariat
2016 Theme Guide
Refugee Health
2016 OSCAR Research Poster
2016 Program Guide
Executive Director: Asra Ahmad
Logistics Director: Sarmat Chowdhury
Theme Director: Alexis Bracey
Finance Director: Aisha Shafi
Delegate Resource Coordinator: Mitra Kashani
Delegate Resource Coordinator: Matthew Owens
Internal Communications: Zanib Cheema
External Communications: Bahar Gheyeszada
Graphic Designer: Priyanka Bitra
Chief of Staff: Rumana Ahmed
2017 Secretariat
2017 Theme Guide
Global Emergency Responses
2017 Program Guide
Executive Director: Aisha Shafi
Logistics Director I : Nattacha Munakata
Logistics Director II: Aaliyah Lambert
Theme Director: Matthew Owens
Finance Director: Tiajah Valerio
Delegate Resource Coordinator: Shahreen Hussain
Delegate Resource Coordinator: Minnie Dhwan
Communications Director: Jonathan Sanchez
Chief of Staff: Tandis Nejat
2018 Secretariat
2018 Theme Guide
Drugs: Practices, Policies, and Prevention
2018 Program Guide
Executive Director: Nattacha Munakata
Logistics Director: Tiajah Valerio
Finance Director: Minnie Dhwan
Delegate Resource Coordinator: Bridget Anim
Internal Communications: Jonathan Sanchez
External Communications: Pearl Tak
Chief of Staff: Shahreen Hussain
2019 Secretariat
2019 Theme Guide
Chronic Illness
2018 Program Guide
Executive Director: Tiajah Valerio
Logistics Director: Anfel Bouzid
Theme Director: Nuha Anwar
Finance Director: Jonathan Sanchez
Delegate Resource Coordinator: Briguett Allou
Communications Director: Bridget Major
Chief of Staff: Luz Ortiz
2020 Secretariat
Check back soon for the 2020 Theme Guide and Program Booklet
Your Benefits
We value student engagement and we want to make sure you have access to opportunities that expose you to a better understanding of global health policy. You'll have the following benefits from being a member:
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- Gain an understanding and awareness of global health issues
- Understand the methods and procedures of the WHO General Assembly
- Gain valuable research experience through one of our offerings:
- A Group Research Project
- Theme Team Researchers
- Individual Research as a Delegate
- Contribute to meaningful mentorship experience to high school students
- Access student panels on graduate programs for futures in health careers.
- Be involved in a monthly research journal club focusing on global health
- Receive delegate training to prepare for the annual MWHO Conference
- Volunteer in a bi-monthly program that contributes to the annual theme
- Become a part of creating and advocating for policy focusing on solving public health issues
- Develop presentation and debate skills
- Join monthly meetings and discussions focusing on understanding the challenges facing global health
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