Mervenur Ekmekci has a background in social work, having earned a Bachelor's degree from Avans University of Applied Sciences between 2018 and 2022. Professional experience includes roles as Mentor AMV, Assistant Mentor AMV, and Stagiaire AMV-mentor at Sterk Huis since September 2021. Previously, Mervenur held the position of Jeugdbeschermer at Nidos - Jeugdbescherming from September 2020 to May 2021, and served as a Sociaal begeleider at Stichting Vluchtelingen in de Knel from December 2019 to June 2020. Additionally, Mervenur studied social work at Avans Hogeschool from September 2018 until July 2023.