Gabriell Sabalones and BYU Model UN’s Historic Success

We are proud to recognize Gabriell Sabalones for leading her BYU Model United Nations students to an extraordinary achievement.

Recently, Gabriell and her students traveled to New York City to compete in a prestigious Model United Nations conference against teams from around the world. Under her leadership, every BYU delegation earned an “Outstanding” rating. This is the Model UN equivalent of a gold medal. This marks only the second time in the history of the BYU Model UN program that every delegation has received this honor.

Throughout the competition, Gabriell’s students tackled complex international issues such as economic inequality and sustainable housing for refugees, demonstrating thoughtful diplomacy, collaboration, and problem-solving on a global stage. Their experience concluded with a visit to United Nations Headquarters, making this accomplishment even more memorable.

This achievement reflects Gabriell’s dedication to mentoring future leaders and preparing students to engage with real-world challenges. We are honored to celebrate her success and look forward to all she and her students will continue to accomplish.