HMC Young
Leadership Program
A unique and intensive 3-day experience shaping future changemakers.
HMC Young
A unique and intensive 3-day experience shaping future changemakers.
The HMC Young Global Leaders Program by Harvard Model Congress is an immersive three-day leadership initiative hosted at Mandoulides Schools, Greece. Designed and delivered by mentors from Harvard Model Congress, the program introduces students to strategic thinking, ethical leadership, collaborative problem-solving, and real-world challenges.
Students work in teams to develop and present solutions to pressing global issues while building valuable skills in communication, planning, and public speaking. All participants will receive a certificate from Harvard Model Congress upon successful completion.
Mandoulides Schools, Greece 
June 16 to 18, 2025
Early Deadline - 20th May
Early Fee - €4253 Days
Eligibility:
Students earn certificate from Harvard Model Congress Through this intensive three-day experience, students will gain a structured and comprehensive understanding of how to tackle real-world challenges using leadership and problem-solving frameworks. The program encourages collaboration with Harvard Model Congress mentors, fostering teamwork, creativity, and communication. Students will apply data-driven thinking to design practical, impactful solutions and strengthen both their analytical reasoning and presentation skills. By the end of the program, participants will walk away with enhanced leadership confidence and a certificate that adds significant value to college applications and academic portfolios.
Collaborate with Harvard mentors
Solve real-world challenges
Sharpen communication skills
Enhance college portfolios
Harvard Model Congress (HMC) is the world’s largest congressional simulation conference, offering high school students the opportunity to engage in immersive, hands-on political debate and decision-making.
Organized entirely by Harvard undergraduate students, HMC creates a dynamic learning environment that challenges students to step into the roles of global leaders and policy makers while honing their public speaking, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
The HMC Young Leadership Program by Harvard Model Congress
a unique and intensive 3-day experience shaping future changemakers.
(9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Welcome and Program Orientation
Icebreaker Activities
Workshop: Leadership Skills and Strategic Thinking
Identifying Global Issues
Communication and Public Speaking
Team Activities and Reflections
(9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Workshop: Leading with Vision and Purpose
Case Studies on Ethics and Decision-Making
Group Work: Developing Solutions to Global Challenges
Time Management and Productivity
Reflection and Feedback
(9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Workshop: Leading with Empathy
College Admissions and Application Strategies
Final Project Presentations
Mentor Feedback
Closing Remarks and Certificate Distribution
Mentors for this program include senior members of Harvard Model Congress who bring diverse academic expertise in public policy, education, economics, and international relations. With experience in civic engagement, education reform, and real-world policymaking, they are committed to guiding students through the program’s simulations, discussions, and collaborative projects.
Matt, a junior in Eliot House, studies Applied Mathematics, Economics, and Environmental Science. He previously served as the Secretariat for Harvard Student Agencies MUN and is currently the Senate President in Harvard Model Congress. Additionally, he works as a legislative director in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. During his senior year of high school, Matt was elected to the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, representing over 954,000 students. He spoke at education conferences, was published in a national policy journal, and enjoys playing board games and drums in his free time.
Adrián is a sophomore in Pforzheimer House, studying Social Studies. He currently sits on the board of Harvard Model Congress’s Boston conference and was previously a board member for their San Francisco branch. When he’s not doing model congress, Adrián teaches speech and debate to middle schoolers and has worked alongside the Institute of Politics to advise the city of Cambridge on urban agriculture initiatives. In his free time, he writes poetry, reads fiction, and maintains a daily journal
Nahla is a sophomore at Harvard. She hopes to study Government and Educational Studies and work in education policy after graduating. When she’s not working with Harvard Model Congress, you can probably find her rehearsing with Expressions (the hip-hop dance group), teaching 5th graders about civic engagement with the CIVICS program, or organizing events for the Institute of Politics.
Ryan is a sophomore at Harvard from Irvine, California studying Social Studies with a secondary in educational studies. Along with his role in HMC San Francisco, Ryan serves as the Director of Operations for Harvard Model Congress Boston. Outside of HMC, he enjoys teaching civics to fifth graders, film photography, and finding the best iced coffee in Boston.
Join us for a transformative week, crafting solutions and leadership with Harvard Model Congress.
