Rana Yigitbasi

Rana Yigitbasi is a dedicated professional with a passion for driving economic, social, and environmental development at various levels including local, national, regional, and global.

Believer in the power of private sector-civil society-government partnerships and effective communication to bring about positive change, particularly through Systems Thinking.

Advocates for fostering environments that encourage creativity, innovation, inclusivity, and learning from failures.

Experienced in areas like people & culture, marketing, communications, and events, with a strong interest in music, especially singing and playing the piano.

Educational background includes a High School Diploma in Turkish Language and Literature, an Undergraduate degree in International Relations and Management with proficiency in Spanish, and an MA in Managing in the Creative Economy.

Has participated in programs and courses in Europe, such as 'Reconfiguring Europe: an Old Continent in a New Millennium' at Charles University in Prague.

Involved in various organizations, holding roles such as Strategy Specialist at DYO, Communications Specialist at UNDP Türkiye, Marketing & Communications at Young Guru Academy, and more.

Past experiences include positions at Ozerlat Real Turkish Coffee & Turkish Delight, Kingston University, Permanent Mission of Turkey to the United Nations, Turk Tuborg, and as a columnist at www.izmirizmir.net.