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I am a researcher and evaluator with over a decade of experience designing and leading mixed-methods research, impact measurement frameworks, and equity-minded evaluations across workforce, migration, labor rights, and social inclusion. I excel at translating complex data into actionable insights, evolving theories of change, and guiding organizational strategy in academic, nonprofit, and international research settings. I value culturally responsive and ethical research practices, cross-functional collaboration with programs, data, communications, and leadership teams, and the effective translation of research into policy and programmatic decisions. My work emphasizes social impact, gender and migration dynamics, and inclusive labor market outcomes.…I am a researcher and evaluator with over a decade of experience designing and leading mixed-methods research, impact measurement frameworks, and equity-minded evaluations across workforce, migration, labor rights, and social inclusion. I excel at translating complex data into actionable insights, evolving theories of change, and guiding organizational strategy in academic, nonprofit, and international research settings. I value culturally responsive and ethical research practices, cross-functional collaboration with programs, data, communications, and leadership teams, and the effective translation of research into policy and programmatic decisions. My work emphasizes social impact, gender and migration dynamics, and inclusive labor market outcomes.

ASLIHAN YURDAKUL

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I am a researcher and evaluator with over a decade of experience designing and leading mixed-methods research, impact measurement frameworks, and equity-minded evaluations across workforce, migration, labor rights, and social inclusion. I excel at translating complex data into actionable insights, evolving theories of change, and guiding organizational strategy in academic, nonprofit, and international research settings. I value culturally responsive and ethical research practices, cross-functional collaboration with programs, data, communications, and leadership teams, and the effective translation of research into policy and programmatic decisions. My work emphasizes social impact, gender and migration dynamics, and inclusive labor market outcomes.…I am a researcher and evaluator with over a decade of experience designing and leading mixed-methods research, impact measurement frameworks, and equity-minded evaluations across workforce, migration, labor rights, and social inclusion. I excel at translating complex data into actionable insights, evolving theories of change, and guiding organizational strategy in academic, nonprofit, and international research settings. I value culturally responsive and ethical research practices, cross-functional collaboration with programs, data, communications, and leadership teams, and the effective translation of research into policy and programmatic decisions. My work emphasizes social impact, gender and migration dynamics, and inclusive labor market outcomes.

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I am a researcher and evaluator with over a decade of experience designing and leading mixed-methods research, impact measurement frameworks, and equity-minded evaluations across workforce, migration, labor rights, and social inclusion. I excel at translating complex data into actionable insights, evolving theories of change, and guiding organizational strategy in academic, nonprofit, and international research settings.

I value culturally responsive and ethical research practices, cross-functional collaboration with programs, data, communications, and leadership teams, and the effective translation of research into policy and programmatic decisions. My work emphasizes social impact, gender and migration dynamics, and inclusive labor market outcomes.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Turkish

Fluent

English

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Work Experience

External Expert (Evaluator) – AMIF Programme at European Commission

October 1, 2025 - Present

Evaluate grant applications focused on migrant women’s social and economic inclusion across EU Member States; assess relevance, implementation plans, sustainability, and gender-sensitive approaches; provide detailed written evaluations to guide funding decisions; apply migration sociology and gender studies to ensure alignment with EU integration priorities.

Independent Researcher / Social Impact Consultant at Independent / NGOs & International Organizations

February 1, 2025 - Present

Conduct qualitative and mixed-methods research on gender, migration, labour markets, and social inclusion; provide intersectional gender analysis and rights-based perspectives for policy and development projects; offer consultancy on project design, monitoring, and evaluation with gender-sensitive indicators; collaborate remotely with multidisciplinary teams.

Postdoctoral Researcher – Project CLASPARTMENT (Social Class Bias in Parenting & Domestic Work) at Spanish Ministry of Education

September 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024

Produced quantitative and qualitative analyses on class and gender in care work; developed data visualizations and presented findings to diverse stakeholders; contributed to impactful academic and policy discussions on gendered labour dynamics.

Predoctoral Researcher – Migrant Women’s Access to Labor Market in Germany at Pompeu Fabra University

September 1, 2018 - November 1, 2023

Produced quantitative and qualitative analyses on the intersectionality of migration and gender in access to paid work; designed and implemented mixed-methods research frameworks; contributed to academic and policy discussions on gendered labour dynamics.

Visiting Researcher at DIW Berlin (German Institute for Economic Research)

June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022

Focused on gender-based labour market inequality and contributed insights to policy discussions within a leading European economic research institute.

Visiting Researcher at MZES Mannheim

April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022

Completed fieldwork and presented research on migrant women’s employment patterns within a top European social science center.

Lecturer – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at Erasmus+ Teacher Academy, Anatolia AC, Barcelona, Spain

February 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020

Designed and delivered courses on intersectionality, equity, and inclusive practices; integrated research evidence into teaching to support organizational and cultural change.

Research Assistant – Roma in Turkey: Identity Economics (TÜBİTAK Project) at TÜBİTAK

April 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Conducted large-scale fieldwork: 1,600 household surveys in 12 cities and 20 focus groups; produced detailed research reports and policy-oriented analyses; engaged with stakeholders and supported project planning and implementation.

Senior Rapporteur at Women and Justice Association, Istanbul

November 1, 2014 - November 1, 2020

Reported key resolutions, prepared reports for the biannually held Women and Justice Summit, and collaborated with speakers and committees on gender equality themes; managed a team of junior rapporteurs for four years.

Editor at Uplifers Magazine, Istanbul

April 1, 2016 - September 1, 2018

Edited content on wellbeing, rights, and social topics; managed a team of writers; coordinated content strategy; strengthened messaging for awareness campaigns.

Media Monitoring Specialist at We Will Stop Femicide Platform, Istanbul

August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021

Monitored and reported on gender-based violence cases across national and local media; produced daily briefs and summaries for advocacy teams; supported data-driven campaigns and awareness-raising efforts.