About Me
Global citizen. Lifelong learner. Education innovator.
A Quick Word
I work across education, cognition, and communication. My projects range from school curricula to research on higher education and the communication of neuroscience.
At Elite Open School, my work has included academic program coordination and teaching through active-learning strategies. As a Hands-on Labs co-founder, I connect an education technology project with learners and partners.
I studied Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities at Minerva University and wrote Türkiye’de Genç Olmak, published in 2016. Living and studying internationally has shaped how I approach learning across cultures.
Languages
- TurkishNative
- EnglishFluent
- GermanIntermediate
- FrenchBeginner
What Drives Me
Innovation
Constantly seeking new ways to leverage technology and design thinking to improve educational outcomes.
Inclusivity
Championing equitable access to quality education for students across all backgrounds and geographies.
Evidence-Based
Grounding every initiative in rigorous research and the science of learning to ensure meaningful impact.
Experience
Lead Academic Developer & Educator
Elite Open School · From June 2021
Oversees multiple international academic programs and teaches Social Emotional Learning, Global Citizenship, Global Perspectives, and World Cultures to a global cohort of high schoolers using active-learning and science-of-learning principles.
Co-Founder
Hands-on Labs · Project launched in 2020
Co-founded an award-winning ed-tech startup providing 24/7 remote robotics laboratory access, supporting remote robotics learning and driving its business development.
Young Climate Leaders Project
UNICEF · Volunteer project work
Supported recruiting and networking efforts for UNICEF's Young Climate Leaders Project, connecting and mobilizing youth around climate action.
Coach & Program Manager
Edventure More · February–August 2021
Managed enriching summer camp programs in the San Francisco Bay Area, designing engaging learning experiences for young students.
Advisor
Envision Experience · June–August 2019
Advised students at the Junior National Young Leaders Conference, mentoring the next generation of emerging leaders.
Teaching Assistant
Future Class Network Lab · Seoul · November–December 2018
Supported English reading, writing, and speaking sessions in Seoul, South Korea, helping students build language and communication skills in an international setting.
Honors & Awards
First Place, Education Category — Microsoft Imagine Cup
Microsoft · Education category · Hands-on Labs team
Innovation in Education Winner — Hack the Crisis Iceland
Government of Iceland · Ministry of Education
2nd Runner-Up — International English Public Speaking Competition
English-Speaking Union (ESU)
Most Creative & Applicable Solution Prize — EnvironmenTED
TED College, Istanbul
Semi-Finalist — Turkish Debate Championship
Turkish Debate Society (TMS)
First Runner-Up — KAL ECHO '14 English Debate
Kadıköy Anatolian High School, Istanbul
Second Place — National Writing Competition
Ministry of Education, Turkey
Most Popular Short Film — "I Want to Be a Water Expert"
UNICEF · 3rd Children's World Water Forum
Have a learning challenge in mind?
Let's talk about curriculum design, educational programs, or a research collaboration.
Portfolio reviewed September 2026.