Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Global Meeting of Wildlife Enforcement Networks, 2016

It’s 2016, and experts meet in Geneva to strengthen the networks necessary to stamp out wildlife crime once and for all. In a business where crime syndicates span borders and smuggling is ubiquitous regardless of nation, global coordination is crucial to prosecute the perpetrators and prevent further devastation. With billions of dollars and 7,000 species on the line, it’s time for you to make your move.

Chair | Anna Murray

Anna Murray is a third year double-majoring in Public Policy and Economics from Richmond, VA. She has been involved with the International Relations Organization at UVA since her first year, traveling on the Model United Nations team and serving as Editor in Chief of the International Affairs Journal. Aside from IRO, she is an Undergraduate Teaching Fellow in the Economics Department; in her spare time, you can find her studying Mandarin or salsa dancing. Having spent the past spring semester on exchange in Taipei, she is excited to chair VICS and meet all of the delegates!

Chair | Prerana Srinivasan

Prerana Srinivasan is a first-year from Hyderabad, India, hoping to double major in Biology and Commerce. She has competed in Model United Nations conferences for the past seven years. In addition to MUN, she is an analyst at the Alternative Investment Fund and a speaker on the UVA Parliamentary Debate team. She looks forward to meeting all of you later this spring!