Yesim Hanci-Kaya

Yesim Hanci-Kaya is an experienced education professional currently serving as an Education Specialist at Save the Children International since October 2022, following a role as Education Coordinator. Previous experience includes positions at Columbia University in the City of New York as a Graduate Assistant, at UNICEF as an Education Officer, and at TEGV - Türkiye Eğitim Gönüllüleri Vakfı as an Education Specialist. Additional roles span research assistance at organizations such as the Education Reform Initiative and the Turkish Ministry of Education, along with various internships in educational contexts. Yesim Hanci-Kaya's academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative and International Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and multiple Master of Arts degrees in Lifelong Learning: Policy and Management from institutions such as IOE - UCL and Aarhus University, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Psychology from Koç University.