- Çağdaş Tatar – Adana Metropolitan Municipality
Çağdaş Tatar is a Computer Engineer at Adana Metropolitan Municipality, coordinating urban planning workflows and contributing to international project proposals. He supports initiatives like UNESCO, EloGE, and the European Diploma, and ensures operational efficiency at the Urbanism Atelier.
- Ergin Esendemir – Seyhan District Municipality
Ergin Esendemir is Strategy Director at Seyhan Municipality, leading strategic planning and managing external relations with national and international partners. His work focuses on institutional development, innovation, and enhancing the capacity of local government structures.
- Çağan Coşkuner – Seyhan District Municipality
Çağan Coşkuner is Public Relations Director at Seyhan Municipality, with 8+ years of experience in local governance and multi-stakeholder social impact initiatives. He has worked on social cohesion and humanitarian aid, building partnerships across NGOs and municipalities.
- Halis Can Şire – Adana Chamber of Industry
Halis Can Şire develops internationalization and digitalization projects at Adana Chamber of Industry and is pursuing a PhD in marketing. He contributes to networks like EEN and EDIH, and specializes in competitive intelligence and export consultancy.
- Yüksel Aybacı Serinel – We Need to Talk Association
Yüksel Aybacı Serinel is a psychologist and social worker specializing in trauma, gender-based violence, and rights-based programs for marginalized groups.
She designs psychosocial support and awareness initiatives for women, youth, LGBTQI+, migrants, and refugees.
- Kerem İpek – Kerem İpek
Kerem İpek heads Sustainability at Temsa Skoda Sabancı, with 13 years of experience in safety, quality, and leadership in industrial engineering. He previously held global roles at Wavin and focuses on integrating sustainability into corporate strategy and operations.
- Ayşegül Yılmaztürk – BETA Energy
Ayşegül Yılmaztürk manages Sustainability and Systems at Beta Enerji, driving corporate transformation through integrated management and social impact.
Her interdisciplinary approach fosters internal engagement and aligns sustainability goals with business performance.
- Ilke Sanlier – Çukurova University
Ilke Sanlier is a media and migration scholar at Çukurova University, coordinating EUPeace activities and researching mobility and memory in conflict zones.
Her work explores creative methods in post-disaster contexts and contributes to transdisciplinary academic collaboration.
- Sedat Uçar – Çukurova University
Sedat Uçar teaches at Çukurova University, focusing on science education, teacher training, and migrant children’s integration policies. He researches national and international frameworks for inclusive education and science communication.
- Saadettin Dindar – Yuregir District Municipality
Saadettin Dindar is Foreign Relations Director at Yüreğir Municipality, fostering innovation through centers for entrepreneurship, gastronomy, and science.
He builds bridges between local governments, civil society, and the business sector to promote social responsibility.
- Murat Torun – Cukurova Development Agency
Murat Torun leads planning and coordination at Çukurova Development Agency, designing and implementing regional development strategies. He oversees strategic programs for Adana and Mersin, ensuring alignment with regional growth and investment goals.
- Ayşegül Kaplan – Cukurova Development Agency
Ayşegül Kaplan is the Head of the Program Management at Çukurova Development Agency, specializing in project development, evaluation, and multi-stakeholder partnerships. She is PMP-certified and experienced in entrepreneurship, mentoring, and managing complex development initiatives.
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