Our Skilled Team
We value and cherish all members of the Erguvan A & A family. Some members go above and beyond to ensure the smooth functioning of our tasks and projects. Here’s our very own Alpha-Team!
Our Board of Directors

Ali Karatay
Chief Executive Officer

M. Saif Islam
Chief Financial Officer

Kari O’Rourke
Director of Collaborative Arts
About the Board:
Here is a sneak peek at our board of directors members, the cornerstone of our nonprofit, Erguvan Art and Academy. This dedicated group of leaders guides our mission and ensures we meet our goals. Their diverse expertise and commitment are vital in shaping the strategic direction of our organization, ensuring that we continue to foster artistic expression and community engagement in meaningful ways.

Mercan Kuloglu
Co-President

Leyla Akgedik
Supervisor

Mercan Kuloğlu
Co-President
Network 8 Lead

Polat Yıldız
Co-President

Zeynep Özçelik
Manager of Collaborative Arts

Dilara Özdemir
Spiritual Tracking Lead

Meryem Çiçek
NOOREVER Lead

Husna Aykaç
E-Talks Lead

Vedat Elçi
Technical Team Lead

Buşra Can
Treedom Lead

Nesibe Aykaç
Juniors Lead

Fatma Sena Bark
E-Press Lead

Samiye Has
E-Web Lead

Yasemin Mumay
Mentor

Zeynep G.
E-STUDIO Lead

Meliha Baysal
Tramvay Lead

Alperen Ermiş
ECHOO Lead
E-Media Lead

Esra Altun
RUMI Talks Lead

Fatma Çiçek
Film Lead

Bilal Uygur
EuroErguvan Lead