About Us

Shenendehowa High School's Model United Nations club has been dedicated to the art of delegacy and diplomacy since its initial creation. The club was home to the founder of CRNYMUNC (originally ShenMUNC), Mariha Islam, who turned her passion for MUN into an inclusive experience for delegates of all levels across New York's Capital Region. We're proud to continue her legacy this year with the second annual Capital Region NY Model UN Conference, for which a large portion of our club is dedicating their time and efforts to supporting as volunteers. Our students have developed relevant committee sessions for all of you, and we're so excited to see what you'll do in them on conference day.

The International Center of the Capital Region (ICCR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives federal funding and has a 68-year history of welcoming and assisting international newcomers throughout New York’s Capital Region. Focusing on outreach, educational, and advocacy activities, the ICCR serves its local and global communities by convening educational exchanges and symposia and advocating for greater appreciation and understanding of the international community in the greater Capital Region. For the second consecutive year, the ICCR has directly supported CRNYMUNC through organizational assistance, volunteering, and promotion.

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is the largest community college in upstate New York. One of 30 community colleges in the SUNY system, Hudson Valley enrolls more than 19,000 students in credit and non-credit courses and provides transformative, student-centered and high-quality educational opportunities that address the diverse needs of local and global communities. In accordance with its fundamental values, HVCC is graciously donating the event space for CRNYMUNC II.

As a part of Rotary International, a global network of over 1.4 million members who volunteer their time and resources to address community needs, the Scotia Rotary Club promotes peace and goodwill in our area. It is a service organization comprised of business, professional, and community leaders dedicated to taking action to improve lives and communities around the world. Thanks to their incredibly generous financial sponsorship, we are able to make CRNYMUNC happen for all of you.