Ayli̇n Yardimci

Aylin Yardimci is a seasoned communications professional currently serving as the Director of Communications at Bridge to Turkiye Fund since December 2023. Previous roles include Foreign Relations Coordinator and Digital Media Editor at the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality from July 2019 to November 2023, and News Producer at Medyascope, where Aylin produced and presented "This Week in Turkey." Aylin's earlier experience includes teaching and research assistance at Koç University, program assistance at Türkiye Ekonomik ve Sosyal Etüdler Vakfı (TESEV), and a communications internship at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Aylin holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from Koç University and additional degrees from The London School of Economics and Political Science and The University of Sheffield.