800+
Sparks Graduates
2 Leadership Programs
in Turkiye & USA
5M+ lives touched
Since 2009

Board Members

Leadership with heart, vision, and accountability

Meet Our Board Members

Turkish Women’s Initiative (TWI) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, originally founded as a chapter of the Association of Turkish Americans of Southern California (ATASC). Today, TWI is led by a dedicated team of volunteers and partners who believe in the power of women’s leadership to drive lasting change. Together, we empower young women in Türkiye and the U.S. to grow into confident leaders who uplift their communities and inspire others.

Sema Başol

Co-founder

Belgin Lore

Treasurer

Tresa Eyres

Board Secretary

Nurcan Ensari, PhD

Director, SPARKS-USA

Bülent Başol, PhD

Founding Member