Secretary General
Aaradhana Umesh
Meet Aaradhana Umesh — thoughtful, driven, and always three steps ahead.
Aaradhana isn’t just a passionate advocate of the idea that Readers are Leaders — she lives it. She’s the founder of Book Hunters, winner of Emergent Ventures 2024, and a TED-Ed Student Talk speaker who’s taken her love for books beyond herself.
She’s attended over 7 MUNs and placed in the top 3 at both IIT’s All India Debate Championship and the WSC Globals. At HEARTSMUN 2024, she was awarded Best Delegate for COP28. Her MUN journey also includes a High Commendation at MCTM MUN, a Verbal Mention at Sir Mutha MUN, and a Special Mention at HUS.
Aaradhana’s work outside conferences is just as powerful — she’s launched 5 libraries with over 500 books in government schools and orphanages across Chennai, teaches abacus to children in orphanages, and hosts a talk show called Travelling Through Pages.
She’s been recognized by India’s Reading Olympiad and featured in The Logical Indian. She’s also a district-level badminton player, proving her drive goes far beyond academics or debate.
With purpose in her actions and clarity in her voice, Aaradhana blends leadership with empathy — and she’s just getting started.
Director General
Zahraa Siraj
Meet Zahraa — Director General at HEARTSMUN 2025.
She’s won an award in every MUN she’s attended — 4 Best Delegate titles and a Verbal Mention and she’s also a proud recipient of the prestigious Governor’s Award in Scouting. With over 3 years of experience training 100+ students in MUNs, Zahraa is as much a mentor as she is a speaker.
Beyond the circuit, Zahraa is the definition of an all-rounder — an active debater, a Spell Bee International qualifier, and an Olympiad gold medalist in English, Math, and Science. She’s sharp, focused, and deeply committed to academics.
As Deputy Secretary of the Chandrodaya Interact Club, she’s helped lead plantation drives, blood donation camps, and donation initiatives for orphanages — and she’s been part of the design and organizing team since Class 8.
She’s also a passionate reader who devours both fiction and self-growth books. What drives her? Real stories — of people who defy odds and rewrite what’s possible. And in her own way, she’s doing just that.
Convener
Rishik Anirudh
Meet Rishik Anirudh — the Convener at HEARTSMUN 2025.
Exceptionally organized, calm under pressure, and always ahead of the game, Rishik leads with clarity, empathy, and a flair for flawless execution.
With years of experience planning large-scale events and leading from the front, Rishik is known for turning vision into reality. Whether it’s streamlining logistics, managing teams, or handling last-minute curveballs, he does it all with confidence and sharp precision.
A true sportsman at heart, Rishik brings the same discipline and drive from the field into every planning meeting. Whether leading as the U-16 football captain, commanding as cricket captain, or clinching medals at state-level tennis tournaments — he knows what it takes to set a goal and smash it.
When he’s not coordinating timelines or turning blueprints into action, you’ll find him smashing forehands on the court, diving for goals, or sending music recs at 2 a.m. Driven yet down-to-earth, bold yet balanced — that’s Rishik, and he’s already three steps into making HEARTSMUN 2025 unforgettable.
Chief of Staff
Siddesh Sivaraman
Meet Siddesh — Chief of Staff at HEARTSMUN’25.
He brings discipline, dedication, and calm leadership to the Secretariat.
As the USG of HEARTSMUN’24, Siddesh led with calm precision and unwavering consistency. This year, he returns — dependable as ever, ready to anchor the team with his signature work ethic and composed leadership.
A former Treasurer of the Interact Club and a KWHS 2024 participant, Siddesh has a keen interest in business and finance. His strategic mindset and analytical thinking add depth to every discussion whether it’s planning logistics or managing behind-the-scenes operations. He doesn’t just show up — he steps up.
But beyond the task lists and timetables, Siddesh’s got flair. From curating the perfect indie playlist to pulling off fits with effortless style, his aesthetic is always on point — subtle, sharp, and unapologetically him.
Low-key, reliable, and always in control, Siddesh is the kind of leader who keeps things running without ever needing the spotlight. And that’s exactly what makes him indispensable.