Maryari J. Contreras Nelcha, an alumna of Christel House Venezuela, is a student of International Studies at the Central University of Venezuela (UCV). She was chosen along with 9 other students to represent the country and the UCV in the Washington Model Organization of American States (WMOAS) on April 2012. 

This annual event takes place at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington DC from March 29 to April 2, 2012. This model simulates the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) which runs and counts the participation of some of the most prestigious universities. WMOAS offers all participants the opportunity to understand the work done in the OAS. All participants work to propose resolutions for a variety of situations such as regional conflicts, peacekeeping, human rights, women and children, social role and responsibility of private companies, economic development, and the environment.

Representing an entire country: The Central University of Venezuela is the only Venezuelan college that participates in this model. Being part of the UCV delegation not only emphasizes the importance of cooperation, leadership, responsibility, and commitment in all its members

This is not the first time Maryari participated in a cultural exchange; she was selected in 2007 by the Partners of the Americas Organization, through its program Youth Ambassador of the Americas. She had the opportunity to travel to the USA and talk about the importance of better life for the habitats of other countries in the region through volunteer work

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