Cihan Yilmaz

Cihan Yilmaz has a diverse range of work experience in the healthcare industry. Cihan started their career at Medica in 2017 as a Health Plan Specialist and later moved on to become a Team Lead and Operations Trainer. In 2020, they joined Bright Health as a Clinical Consultant and then progressed to Senior Clinical Associate and Lead of Enterprise Health & Equity. In 2022, they joined Honest Medical Group as a Senior Manager, focusing on Market Strategy. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Strategic Operations at Innovista Health, starting in 2023.

Cihan Yilmaz pursued an extensive education in the field of cultural studies and anthropology. Cihan obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Minnesota in 2014-2015. Prior to that, they completed a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Cultural Anthropology at Goldsmiths, University of London from 2013-2014. Cihan also holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis from Sabanci University, where they studied from 2011-2013. Furthermore, they attained a Bachelor's degree in Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis from Sabanci University, completing their undergraduate studies in 2004-2011.