I feel incredibly fortunate that my childhood was spent in Trabzon, surrounded by its lush green nature, the fierce sea, and its stone-paved streets. I can truly say that I had a happy and free childhood. After graduating from Trabzon High School, I was accepted into the Civil Engineering program at Eastern Mediterranean University in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). After a while, I transferred to the English Business Administration program at Girne American University. Following two years of education in the TRNC, I transferred laterally to Istanbul University's English Business Administration program and graduated in 1994. I then pursued a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Management at Istanbul University.

While continuing my university education, I also immersed myself in Istanbul's rich culture, deep-rooted history, warm-hearted people, theaters, restaurants, museums, and streets. The more I explored, the more my admiration for Istanbul grew. Just like the strong connection I had with my hometown Trabzon, I developed a deep bond with Istanbul as well. It’s clear to me that, Istanbul had a profound impact on broadening my horizons.