Meet Our Dedicated Team
At the Turkish International Network, our team is the heart and soul of our organization. Our diverse backgrounds and experiences unite us in our mission to create meaningful connections and provide valuable resources to our members.
We believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of cultural exchange. Join us on this journey as we continue to build a vibrant and supportive community. We are here to listen, assist, and celebrate the rich tapestry of stories that make up our network.
As a professional and entrepreneur with 30 years of global executive management experience, Zeynep also leads social development projects. She currently invests in and develops residential properties in the Czech Republic and provides real estate, investment services. She has been living and working in the Czech Republic since 2003 and has an extensive business and social knowledge. Through this organization, she aims to share knowledge, support the integration of newcomers to Czechia and strengthen cultural and professional ties between Turkey and the Czech Republic. She holds a BA degree in Economics and an MBA in International Business Management.
Zeynep K.Eland
Nergis has worked in the Human Resources Management field in leading companies in Turkey. She currently holds the Regional HR Manager position in a global company that is one of the leading companies in the automotive industry. She works and lives in CR since 2023 and shares her organizational talent and technical skills with Turkish Network z.s., with the ambition of supporting the Turkish community in CR. She is an ACTP-certified professional coach and supports the Turkish community with her corporate and personal mentoring programs. She holds a BA degree in Japanese Language Teaching.
Nergis Akkaya
Hüray is a specialist in pediatric health and diseases, holding a PhD in Social Pediatrics. Over the course of her ten-year career, she has gained extensive experience working in state hospitals, private hospitals, and her own private practice. She has been living in Prague since 2023. Currently, Dr. Kök provides online consultancy services on pediatric health issues in Prague, offering individual and corporate training sessions to support parents. She actively participates in an association aimed at addressing the challenges faced by the Turkish community in Prague regarding health, education, and social integration. With her knowledge and experience in pediatric health and parenting, she contributes to strengthening cultural and social bonds and helps the community become healthier and more informed.
Md.Dr.Hüray Kök
Aysun has been actively involved in the entrepreneurship ecosystem for over a decade as a mentor, trainer, and consultant. Between 2014 and 2021, she served as a Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP) at Ege University EBILTEM-TTO, leading entrepreneurship, business development, and commercialization programs. She is a co-founder of Clipcil Inc., which develops AI-powered solutions, and Atlas Hub Inc., specializing in Agri-Food Technologies. Since 2021, she has been living in the Czech Republic, where she strives to support newcomers by sharing her business and social expertise. Passionate about strengthening the ties between Turkey and Czechia, she actively participates in initiatives that foster collaboration within the entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. She holds a BA degree in Food Engineering.
Aysun D. Şener
PhD.Esra C.Karataş
Esra has been living in Prague since 2022 and places her family and lifelong learning at the centre of her life. With a PhD in Educational Technology from METU and years of experience as a research assistant, she now works as a Customer Account Specialist. She founded the Stitch and Chat community in Prague to bring people together around their hobbies. Her passion for digital design and social media is clear from all the work she has done on the Turkish Network z.s. website and online presence.
Birsen Yatkın
Birsen has been living in the Czech Republic since 1998 and she has an extensive social network and market know-how. She works in the gastronomy sector both professionally and through her own business. She is a founding member of Turkish International Network z.s. and a key person for many of our events and organizations.
Hande Terzi
Hande has been living in Prague for the last 11 years, pursuing her entrepreneurial spirit. Her company aims to support individuals and companies in their growth in the Czech Republic by providing professional services in the fields of education, relocation/integration and business development as well as translation and consultancy services since 2015. Hande is sharing her knowledge and experience under the roof of Turkish Network z.s. as she is interested in creating a more sustainable, more peaceful and professional world through the action of people with similar values. Hande has a double major undergraduate education in the departments of Informatics-Software Engineering and Biochemistry at Charles University, which she completed in Czech language.