IN THE SPOTLIGHT
THE SECOND WAVE OF CHAIR APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 EDITION OF THE KULMUN CONFERENCE ARE NOW CLOSED
Meet our Executive Board
Meet the dedicated students who are responsible for running the organization and delivering the best experience possible to its members. The Executive Board is the body of KULMUN tasked with the daily operations of the organization. All members have the opportunity to be elected to the Executive Board.
President
Marie Lowette
Email: marie.lowette@kulmun.be
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Marie was born in Brugge and is currently pursuing the bilingual Bachelor of Laws at KU Leuven. She joined KULMUN in 2023, after serving as Secretary-General of the Model UN conference at her high school in New York.
Drawn to KULMUN for its warm atmosphere and strong professional reputation, Marie saw it as the ideal environment to continue nurturing her passion for diplomacy and international law. She previously served as Conference Manager, successfully leading the organization of the 15th edition of the KULMUN conference.​
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Beyond KULMUN, she is an active member of the Flemish Youth Parliament, a gymnast with the KU Leuven Falcons, and a regular participant in the KULMUN running club.
A high achiever at heart, Marie’s deep connection to KULMUN, along with her desire to foster growth, support its members, and help shape the association’s future, led her to take on the role of President.
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Vice President
Sam Van Outrive
Email: sam.vanoutrive@kulmun.be
Sam is our vice president and a master's student of European studies at KU Leuven. While previously a Chinese Studies student, he got the opportunity to study in Shanghai, China, for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Having joined in 2022, Sam was moved by his interest in international politics and the work of international organizations. Due to his previous studies, he felt the need to broaden his knowledge in this domain, looking at the broader picture.
Fluent in Dutch and English, he also speaks Mandarin Chinese, and in his free time you can find him traveling with friends, cooking, and playing sports.
He joined the Executive Board as he wants to contribute to KULMUN with a focus on the academic part. In his role he aims to be creative in the making of topics that will not only challenge members but also himself. He wants to pass this enriching experience to newcomers, putting his organizational skills to the test.
Looking forward to creating an environment that improves members’ soft skills whilst providing great fun, Sam is ready to give his best.
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Secretary & Socials
Evi Van Herreweghe
Email: evi.van.herreweghe@kulmun.be
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A Leuven native, Evi is a Law student with several interests and is fluent in Dutch, French, and English. Besides KULMUN, she serves as a volunteer with Kazou and is interested in music and attending concerts and festivals.​
She joined KULMUN in 2024, having always wanted to try MUN. When the opportunity came up, she jumped at the chance and took on the challenge with enthusiasm. Highlights for her include her time in PragueMUN, the friendships she has made in KULMUN, and, of course, becoming secretary of the board.
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In this role she believes that she will be able to do what she likes to do most: organizing events, building connections with the members, and supporting her fellow board members.
Conference Manager
Elise Bauden
Email: elise.bauden@kulmun.be
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Elise is orginally from Uccle and currently pursuing her masters in Material Engineering at the KU Leuven. She joined KULMUN in 2024 and since then has stood out thanks to her research skills and negotiation skills.
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Self-motivated and dedicated, she is also an active member at BEST Leuven where she successfully served as an event organizer.
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As our current conference manager, Elise comes not only with experience but grit and vision to bring her all to the upcoming 2026 edition of the KULMUN conference.
Vice Conference Manager
Kai Regelean
Email: kai.regelean@kulmun.be
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Kai was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States. He later moved to Berlin to study International Business, and he’s currently pursuing a degree in Philosophy at KU Leuven.
With the goal of working in Law, Kai joined KULMUN in 2024 as a means to form meaningful connections that would eventually transform his experience as a student in Leuven. From his long list of interests, he highlights rock climbing, training dogs, and playing American football.
​As the vice conference manager, he was moved to join the executive board as a way to give back to the association. Following the footsteps of his predecessors, he is excited to create an unforgettable conference experience that inspires new delegates the same way he was inspired at his first MUN.​​
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Treasurer
Antonio Boca
Email: antoniostefan.boca@kulmun.be
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Antonio joined KULMUN in 2023, where he was introduced to the world of international relations and politics. Of Romanian origin, Antonio was in search of a way to challenge himself and discover different perspectives in a diverse environment.
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A student of Applied Economic Sciences, his initial interest in debating led him into the broadening of his academic perspective, enjoying different conference experiences where he created lifelong memories and friendships that cross borders.
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As our treasurer, through his academic background, Antonio is focused on safeguarding the financial health of KULMUN with accurate financial records and managing budgets. He is also invested in supporting KULMUN’s long-term vision of supporting future members to benefit from the enriching experience within the association.
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Fundraiser
Bente Van der Schoot
Email: bente.vanderschoot@kulmun.be
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Bente is our fundraiser and will soon start her master's in Economic Policy at the KU Leuven. Born in Antwerp, she has already gained valuable experience throughout her academic journey, having lived in both Vienna and Louvain-la-Neuve, where she studied in French at UCLouvain.
Having joined KULMUN in 2024, Bente is no rookie: she was Head of Academics at LouvainMUN, where she was first introduced to KULMUN. Wanting to stay involved in the MUN world, she wishes to continue to dive deeper into topics relevant to her studies and be surrounded by like-minded people that she now gets to call her friends.
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Bente is excited to contribute on the executive side, where she aims to spread the word about KULMUN to the professional world, and welcome sponsors that will support and become part of the best conference of Belgium.
Partnerships Manager
Herve Heyndrickx
Email: herve.heyndrickx@kulmun.be
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Originally from Gent, Herve made the short trip across the Channel to continue his upbringing in London. Currently studying European Studies with a major in Politics at the KU Leuven, he has been involved in MUN for the past six years.
A seasoned MUNer, Herve joined KULMUN in 2024, where he not only demonstrated his experience in the art of negotiation but also his interest in what our association stands for: community and self-actualization. His eclectic interests include basketball, being a football referee, and traveling, having experienced a two-month stint discovering South America.
As Partnerships Manager, he looks forward to broadening the horizons for KULMUN and presenting the association with as many opportunities as possible. Eager at the prospect of working alongside local and international partners, his goals are ambitious and focused on aiding KULMUN in reaching new heights.
Marketing Manager
Ana Van de Woestyne
Email: ana.vandewoestyne@kulmun.be
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Born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, Ana is an International Communication and Media student at Thomas More. After a fated meeting with the former board, she decided to join KULMUN to improve her debating skills.
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Her KULMUN experience gave her a strong sense of confidence, lifelong friendships, and opportunities of a lifetime. As a newcomer in the MUN scene, KULMUN gave her the setting needed to push herself further, both academically and personally. In her free time you will find her either baking or reading.
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​As our marketing manager, Ana looks forward to sharing KULMUN not only as an academically led association but as a circle of support and friendship that equips its members with important skills. Finally, as a KU Leuven Association student, she also wants to expand the reach of KULMUN to an even wider range of academic backgrounds.