Pinar Ozyurek

Pinar Ozyurek serves as the Director of Philanthropy and Donor Relations Lead at Turkish Philanthropy Funds since March 2021, where responsibilities include managing donor relations for significant philanthropic initiatives. Previously, Pinar held the position of Corporate Relations Manager at Esas Sosyal from January 2018 to March 2021, focusing on sustainable social investments in youth employment in Turkey. Other notable experience includes serving as Fundraising and Advancement Manager at SEV Sağlık ve Eğitim Vakfı and as Corporate Relations & Resource Development Coordinator at Koç University, where significant contributions were made to fundraising strategies and corporate partnerships. Pinar began career as an instructor at both Turkish American Cultural Alliance and Koç University. Educational credentials include a Certificate in Developing Leaders Program for Nonprofit Professionals from Columbia Business School, a Master of Arts from The University of Chicago, and a Master of Arts from Sabanci University, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Koç University.