Vice Chair Introduction

 Hi everyone! I’m Zoe (she/her), a vice chair for the International Bioethics Committee at this conference. I’m a computer science major and data science minor. This is my first year in BMUN, and so far I’m loving providing students with the opportunity to study and debate important world issues. Outside of BMUN, I rock climb, snowboard, and I want to pick up roller skating. I’m looking forward to seeing you all at conference!

- Zoe Kuebrich



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