2024-2027 Board of Directors

Chair: Merve Cirisoglu

Merve Cirisoglu is an animation director, producer, and educator, creating visual projects and animations for children. She graduated with honors from Boğaziçi University's Faculty of Education and completed her master's with distinction at the University of the Arts London in Animation. Her work, reaching millions of viewers, has won 45 awards including "Best Animation" in various international festivals and has also been awarded at the United Nations Headquarters. Cirisoglu planted the seeds for Iyilikhane, nurturing its beginnings with the Bookmark Project she initiated in 2011. She is the founder of Iyilikhane and chair of the Board of Directors.
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Vice Chair: Z. Sena Soyyigit

Z. Sena Soyyigit, an expert psychological counselor, engages in fields spanning childhood, youth, education, volunteering, and civil society. With honors, she completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Psychological Counseling and Guidance at Marmara University. Since 2012, she has been an active member of the Bookmark Project team. As a founding member and vice chair of Iyilikhane, Soyyigit leads the association's administrations and provides guidance as an educational project consultant.

Treasurer: Ozan Mutlu

After graduating from the Industrial Engineering Department of Boğaziçi University, Ozan Mutlu has worked in various roles in management consulting, telecommunications, and media sectors. He has focused on digital media, strategy, and business development. He currently works as Deputy General Manager at a technology firm. Alongside his professional career, he has participated in civil society activities both voluntarily and professionally. He has been a volunteer at Iyilikhane Association for Children since 2016, served on the board of directors from 2017 to 2021, and as of June 2024, he serves as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors at Iyilikhane Association for Children.
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General Secretary: İbrahim Köse

After graduating from the Faculty of Theology at Sakarya University, İbrahim Köse has held roles such as project manager, donor relations officer, and administrative manager in various non-governmental organizations, while also participating in volunteer aid activities. He currently works as the Education Coordinator at TDV İSAM. As of June 2024, he serves as the General Secretary of the Board of Directors at Iyilikhane Association for Children.
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Member: Mehmet Kerem Alper

M. Kerem Alper completed his associate degree in computer programming and his undergraduate degree in Business Administration at Anadolu University. Since 2008, he has been working as the Founding General Manager at his company in the IT sector. Since 2011, he has been involved in non-governmental organizations and has served on the management and supervisory boards of various humanitarian aid organizations. He joined Iyilikhane Association for Children as a volunteer in 2016 and as of June 2024, he serves as a Member of the Board of Directors.
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