the Core Team
Mir Mustafa Ali Hasan
Executive Director
Mir Mustafa Ali Hasan leads Harvard Model United Nations India as its Executive Director, alongside leading the design and delivery of global citizenship-focused experiential learning initiatives at Worldview. He is known for shaping ideas into memorable programs and conferences, bringing stakeholders together to build experiences that are both immersive and engaging. He previously worked in the Executive Office of the United Nations Climate Change secretariat. As a Strategy Officer, he supported senior UN leadership on planning and coordination within the highest levels of multilateral negotiations. He holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University, where his readings focused on policy design, strategic communications, international security, and crisis leadership.
Much of his work sits within questions that do not have neat answers, and he is at his best when aligning people, organisations, and direction to drive meaningful outcomes. Outside of work, he follows reigning Formula One World Champion - Lando Norris with commitment, maintains an unusually deep interest in the British Royal Family, and keeps returning to Sufi music.
He’s especially excited to welcome you to HMUN India now, having first experienced the conference himself as a delegate in 2016!
ed@hmunindia.org
Musafa Ahmed
Director, Outreach
Meet Mustafa Ahmed, whose journey across international conferences and leadership spaces reflects both professionalism and an effortless ability to connect with people. Having served as the Conference Lead for HMUN Dubai and contributed to HMUN India across multiple editions, Mustafa has spent years working in global environments facilitating conferences, building relationships, and ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes.
Despite balancing packed schedules and endless calls, Mustafa is known for his calm presence, thoughtful communication, and approachable personality. With a background in business development, he brings together strategic thinking and genuine warmth, making conversations feel natural, engaging, and easy. He is someone who listens as much as he speaks, creating spaces where people feel comfortable, heard, and valued.
Outside of work, Mustafa is a huge football enthusiast and a loyal Manchester United supporter, which, depending on the season, says a lot about his patience and resilience considering the club somehow always finds a new way to bottle expectations. Between conferences and football heartbreak, he continues to bring sincerity, perspective, and good energy into every space he’s a part of, and looks forward to connecting with you at the conference.
mustafa@worldview.global
Smriti Pandey
Lead, Delegate Relations
Meet Smriti Pandey, whose journey with HMUN India reflects years of growth, dedication, and experience across different facets of the conference. Starting as a Delegate in 2017, she later returned as an Assistant Director in 2019, before becoming a part of the On-Ground Team in 2025, contributing to the conference experience both academically and operationally. Over the years, her experience across different roles has shaped her understanding of leadership and the spirit of the HMUN community.
With a background in business development, Smriti brings together creativity, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills. Thoughtful, expressive, and easy to talk to, she has a natural ability to make people feel comfortable and valued while building genuine connections with those around her. Known for her warm and approachable personality, she brings fresh energy and sincerity into every interaction, getting things done with originality and heart, and looks forward to meeting you at the conference.
smriti@worldview.global
Manu Jha
Outreach Officer
Meet Manu Jha, currently serving as The Outreach Officer for HMUN India, she loves building connections and bringing people together through communication and collaboration. Full of life and always open to new perspectives, she has taken on multiple roles that have helped her grow as a leader, manage teams, and constantly evolve beyond her comfort zone. Her energy truly speaks for itself, making every space she walks into a little more lively and welcoming.
Outside of work, Manu loves talking, travelling, reading fiction, and writing a little. She’s also a complete Bollywood and Music geek — so if you randomly hear someone singing songs from across the room, you’ll probably know exactly who it is. She is beyond excited to meet everyone and experience the energy and conversations that are going to shape the future.
manu@worldview.global
Akshita Nandiwala
Marketing Officer
Meet Akshita Nandivada; she has been actively involved in MUNs since the age of 12, taking on a wide range of roles that have shaped her confidence, leadership, and ability to think under pressure. Her most favourite experience was being a part of the core team for HMUN India last year, where she learnt so much and is excited to be continue learning this year as well. Beyond MUNs, she enjoys playing basketball and exploring new places with friends, constantly seeking out experiences that push her beyond her comfort zone. She is naturally curious and thrives in dynamic environments that challenge her to adapt and grow. She is beyond excited to meet you all at the conference!
akshita@worldview.global
Akshaya Bahnoth
Delegate Relations Officer
Akshaya is someone who enjoys thoughtful debates, interesting ideas, and figuring things out experientially. Known for dry humor, strong opinions on things nobody asked about, and having far too many tabs open, she tends to thrive in spaces that involve people, strategy, and a little unpredictability. She brings curiosity and her occasional organised chaos wherever she goes. Beyond HMUN, you’ll find her hiding away with a book in a nook. She looks forward to seeing you all at the conference!
akshaya@worldview.global
Areeb Jamal
Operations Officer
Areeb Jamal serves as the conference’s Operations Officer, where he focuses on strengthening processes, improving coordination, and ensuring systems run with clarity and intent. With a background in Business Analytics, he approaches everything with curiosity, seeking to understand before acting and that defines much of how he works and engages.
He brings a thoughtful approach to conversations, particularly one-on-one, where his curiosity and attentiveness make discussions clear and engaging. Don’t be surprised if his curiosity throws a few (or many) questions your way; well, that’s simply how he connects and makes sense of things.
Outside of work, he is drawn to exploration in all forms, through travelling, and a geek interest in reading everything, along with learning from people and experiences. He plays football, takes part in marathons, and trains in mixed martial arts.
areeb@worldview.global