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About

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • TurkishFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • GermanAdvanced
  • FrenchIntermediate
  • DutchIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience· 14 roles

Research Intern · TÜSİAD EU-Brussels Representative OfficeFeb 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

Drafted policy-focused newsletters and analytical research papers on EU-Turkey relations, green transition policies, and digitalization, strengthening strategic insight into European policy frameworks. Attended high-level EU policy conferences at think tanks such as EPC, CEPS, and Bruegel to monitor and synthesize developments in EU institutions. Supported public diplomacy efforts through guest coordination and stakeholder engagement at receptions hosted by the Turkish Consulate and TÜSİAD, including the 100th Year Republic Day celebration.

Research Intern · TÜSİAD EU-Brussels Representative OfficeFeb 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

Drafted policy-focused newsletters and analytical papers on EU-Turkey relations, green transition policies, and digitalization; attended EU policy conferences; supported public diplomacy through guest coordination and stakeholder engagement at Turkish Consulate and TÜSİAD receptions.

Volunteer · Buğday Association for Supporting Ecological LivingDec 2023 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

Promoted sustainable living models and helped implement ecological education activities. Supported communication, outreach, and logistics for eco-activism initiatives. Collaborated with local communities to amplify environmental and social justice issues.

Volunteer · Good4Trust.orgDec 2023 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos
News Intern · Teyit.orgAug 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos
News Intern · Teyit.orgAug 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Research Assistant · Center for Democracy ResearchFeb 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Research Assistant · Center for Democracy ResearchFeb 2023 – Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Education· 9

Master of Philosophy (MA) in Political Philosophy and Ethics · Katholieke Universiteit Leuven2023 – 2025
Transdisciplinary Insights Honours Programme · KU Leuven Rega Institute2023
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy · Bogazici University2019 – 2023
Erasmus+ Programme · University of Patras2022

Certifications and awards· 12

Gender Lens to Climate Transition in Youth Work2024
Transdisciplinary Insights Honours Programme2023
Medal - 2nd Place2023
Silver Award2019

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