Greenwood takes on SOMA Model UN

Greenwood led with diplomacy and insight at SOMA 2026. From April 27 to 28, the halls of the University of Toronto were transformed into a global stage as 30 Greenwood student diplomats joined peers from across Southern Ontario to tackle pressing historical and contemporary challenges. Under the guidance of staff advisors Charles Jennings, Mark Auger and Teresa Melville, the delegation demonstrated months of preparation, distinguished by their mastery of policy and commitment to collaboration.

Greenwood’s involvement spanned the geopolitical spectrum. In the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee, Harlowe Sadeh ‘29 and Lea Fuerstenberg ‘30 represented Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh. The Security Council saw Emma Tannenbaum ‘26, Isabelle Litwin ‘26 and Cory Silverberg ‘26 navigating high-stakes negotiations for Italy, Argentina and Algeria. Amelia Oliver ‘26 and Carter Murphy ‘26 joined UNOOSA for Germany and Egypt, while Baz Bryce ‘26 and Ted Hollend ‘26 advocated for Italy and Greece in the Environment Programme.

The delegation’s impact reached every corner of the assembly. Jameson Dubois ‘26 and Eli Mandell ‘26 debated global health for Denmark and China in the World Health Organization. Daisy Capombassis ‘26 and Bodie Shultz ‘26 represented Greece and the UK in the Office on Drugs and Crime, while Nathan Glaizel ‘26, Delaney Herber-Boles 26 and Keifer Scace ‘27 tackled security issues for Nepal, Afghanistan and Yemen. In economic forums, Nathaniel Atlas ‘26 and Andrew Berkes ‘26 represented Spain and the USA in UNWTO, while Theo Cappe ‘26 and Theo Maceroni ‘26 managed financial policy for the USA and Brazil in ECOFIN. James Dempsey ‘26 and Jacob Silver ‘26 protected intellectual property for Canada and Chile, and Angus Henderson ‘27 joined Interpol for Ghana.

Beyond traditional bodies, students excelled in specialized simulations. Simona Sera ‘29 joined the 1984 committee as Phillip Jones, while Hayes Anderson-Shore ‘26 and Nicole M. ‘26 engaged in the ethics of the Manhattan Project as Jean Tatlock and William L. Laurence. Alice Celik ‘26 took on a leadership role as Andrew Bosworth on the Meta Board of Directors. Madeleine Brown ‘26 served as a hydrographic expert in a Mock Trial for the International Court of Justice, Maya Kassam ‘28 joined a session for The Summer I Turned Pretty as Adam Fisher, and Nathan Smyth ‘26 participated in the PATHOS-II: 2103 simulation as Terry Akers. Completing the successful team were Nate Fleming ‘26 as Canada in the World Intellectual Property Organization.

The success of this 30-strong delegation followed intensive weekly meetings and consensus-building activities. As the conference concluded at University of Toronto Schools, the delegates returned with a deeper understanding of international relations and the pride of representing their school with decorum. Congratulations to all 30 students on a stellar performance at SOMA 2026!