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Since 2013, Foundations for Leadership has been expanding access to Model UN in Florida schools. We work directly with public school districts, colleges, and community organizations to provide curriculum, professional development, and conferences grounded in academic standards. Our focus is on supporting educators with the tools they need to make Model UN a meaningful part of their students’ experience.
About Us
Supporting educators. Building student skills.
Our College Leaders
FFL conferences are run by experienced college Model UNers who serve as Secretary-Generals, committee chairs, and staff. They make our conferences possible and develop their own leadership in the process.
James Bain III
St. Petersburg College Model UN, SPC '26
Co Secretary-General 2026
Joey Calveiro
Deputy Head Delegate, MDC Model UN; MDC '27
Secretary-General, MDMUN Middle School 2027
Alexa Griffin
St. Petersburg College Model UN, SPC '26
Co Secretary-General 2026
Samadhi Richardson
Miami Dade College Model UN, MDC '27
Assistant Director General, MDMUN 2027
Emma Best
Head Delegate, University of Miami Model UN
UM '27
Eddgar Fernandez
Head Delegate, MDC Model UN;
MDC Honors College '27
Giancarlo Lopez
Head Delegate, University of Miami Model UN,
UM '27
Nathan Rubin
University of Miami Model UN, UM '28
Secretary-General, MDMUN High School 2027
Advisors
Michael J. Lenaghan, EdD
Mardee Jenrette Endowed Teaching Chair,
Professor of Political Science, Miami Dade College and the Honors College
Lucia Rodriguez, PhD
Global Director, MDP Secretariat, Sustainable Development Solutions Network, SDG Academy
Kelly Siegel-Stechler, PhD
Director, Collaborative Discussion Project, Interactivity Foundation; Co-Founder, Foundations for Leadership
Douglas Rivero, EdD
Assistant Dean and Professor, Social and Behavioral Sciences, St. Petersburg College
Ned Rinalducci, PhD
Chair, Social Sciences, Miami Dade College North Campus
Dr. Joseph Smiley, EdD
Dean, Social and Behavioral Sciences,
St. Petersburg College
Partners
