Burcu Kugu

Burcu Kugu has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Burcu started their career as a Sound Technician at Acik Radyo in 1998. Later, they worked as a Project Officer at Diakonie Emergency Aid, where they were involved in various emergency relief and rehabilitation projects. Burcu then joined Support to Life as a Program Manager, responsible for project planning, implementation, and evaluation. Following this, they worked as a Freelance Consultant and Trainer at Talimhane Consultancy, providing training and consultancy services on various topics. Burcu also worked as an External Evaluator at Support to Life, conducting impact evaluations of relief aid and protection programs in Turkey.

In 2015, Burcu worked as an External Auditor at the Fair Labor Association before transitioning to the role of Quality Management Director at Support to Life, where they contributed to the strategic vision and organizational development of the organization. Burcu then returned to the Fair Labor Association as a Project Manager and later as the Director of Fair Labor Agriculture Alliance. Currently, they are the Program Director of Supply Chain Innovation and Partnerships at the Fair Labor Association, where they direct programs and projects focused on improving workplace conditions in global supply chains, with a particular emphasis on the agriculture sector.

Burcu Kugu earned their Bachelor's Degree in Communication from Marmara University, which they attended from 1996 to 2000. Following this, they pursued a Master's Degree in Music Technology at Academy Istanbul from 2001 to 2003.