Meet the 2016 Scholars

I have been living in Germany for three years. After starting my equivalency and language training, I began working as a resident doctor in internal medicine at Katholisches Karl Leisner Klinikum, St. Antonius Hospital in Kleve, where I have now completed my first year. I currently live in Kleve, a city on the Dutch border in Germany.

Hello, I am Kesire Topaloğlu, one of the participants of the Educ8 program in 2016. In 2019, I graduated from Ege University Psychology department with a high honor degree. Following my graduation, I worked in various national and international humanitarian aid organizations. After the February 6 earthquakes in Türkiye, I took part in activities for those affected by the earthquake in the field. I am currently continuing my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology in Gaziantep province. At the same time, I carry out my clinical studies. 

In 2016, I had the incredible opportunity to be selected as a fellow of the Educ8 Program in New
York, an experience that truly changed the course of my life. It opened my eyes to new possibilities
and gave me the confidence to pursue my professional and entrepreneurial goals. I have been living in the U.S. for the past three years, and during this time, I’ve not only co-founded IODERA, a health and wellness startup producing iodinı9e-based supplements, but also secured investment to accelerate its growth. Alongside my role as a founder, I’ve built a career in business development and marketing, helping various startups and companies grow their presence in the U.S. market. The Educ8 Program planted the seeds of my ambition, and I’m proud to now be living its impact as both an entrepreneur and a business development leader.

Since graduating from university, I have been working in my field of Psychological Counseling and Guidance. I have worked with all age groups and received numerous trainings. Currently, I am providing therapy and counseling services. I also offer counseling to actors. Additionally, I perform in children’s plays and participate in music workshops where I sing and work on songs. I am now a second-year student in the Radio, Television, and Cinema department, and this year, we created a short film called The Last Call as part of a project. This year has been wonderful for me. I gained a lot of experience and learned so much. I have also started taking astrology courses. It has been a fun, enjoyable, and fulfilling year. I am very proud and happy to be part of the Educ project. We look forward to your support for other students.

Best regards.

When I was accepted to the program, I was someone who was trying to chart my own path and had many question marks along the way. With the program, I was able to dare to pursue a master degree in a field I had not studied. Later, when I realized that it did not match my goals, I did not continue. In line with my goals, I have been working as a science teacher for 8 years with the inspiration I received from our Educ8 Program. I try to ensure that my students see the world through their windows, have unlimited dreams and follow them. In addition, I reach out to students who have financial problems and volunteer in high school preparatory exam processes. I also actively work in the preparation processes of middle school science resources by working with many publishing organizations.