Asu Sanem Kaya

Asu Sanem Kaya has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Asu Sanem is currently the Fundraising & Communications Director at AÇEV - Anne Çocuk Eğitim Vakfı. Prior to this, Asu worked as a Program Consultant for the EUROPEAN UNION Sivil Dusun Programme. Asu Sanem also served as the Festival Director at Shenema International Istanbul Short Film Platform. In addition, Asu founded and chaired the board of Festival Istanbul Culture and Arts Association, focusing on social change projects in the creative and cultural space. Asu Sanem has also worked as a Vuulr Partner and General Manager at STL3 TV & Film Production and Distribution. Other positions they have held include Corporate Partnership Leader at PWN Global, Yoga Instructor at IsikBeden, Fundraising Manager at Change.org, and various roles at Greenpeace including Editor in Chief, Head of TeleFundraising and New Tools Development, Fundraising Manager, Retention Manager, and TeleFundraising and Supporter Relations Coordinator.

Asu Sanem Kaya's education history includes studying Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul University starting in 2021. Before this, their field of study was Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology at Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi, although the specific start and end dates are not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Asu Sanem Kaya has obtained several certifications. In 2020, they received a Jungian Archetypes Diploma from the Center of Excellence. Asu Sanem also completed courses on Understanding Gender Inequality from the University of Exeter, Gender Representation in the Media from the University of Strathclyde - Future Learn, and International Frameworks for Gender Equality from UN Women. Asu Sanem further enhanced their knowledge and skills in Women's Leadership and Decision Making through a program offered by UN Women. Going back to 2017, they completed the EU Business School & PWN Global Virtual Entrepreneurship Program and also took a course on Introduction to Classical Music from Yale University. Additionally, they completed The Resource Alliance's School of Fundraising Trainer Course in 2013, and obtained a Yoga Instructor certification from the Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana in 2004.