TWI is a Chapter of the Association of Turkish Americans of Southern California (ATASC), a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. TWI is managed by a team of volunteers who are committed to developing leadership skills and abilities in underserved women and girls. The TWI office is located in Los Angeles, California.

Sema Başol

Co-founder and President

Sema Başol (MBA) is an executive with over 25 years of diverse work experience both in the U.S. and in Turkey. Her experience ranges from multi-billion dollar corporations such as read more

Jeanne Nidorf (Ph.D,) is a cultural psychologist and forensic expert. She is widely recognized for her work in community development, cross cultural and preventive mental health, the psychosocial and cultural aspects read more

Dr. Bulent Başol

Founding Member

Bulent Başol is a technologist. He has been a founder/co-founder/Chief Technology Officer of several high tech startup companies in California developing new technologies in the fields of solar energy and read more

Tresa Eyres

Founding Member and Board Secretary

Tresa Eyres (MA) is a learning and development professional dedicated to helping clients improve their productivity through custom-designed programs. Her client list includes Fortune 500 companies in a wide variety read more

Belgin Lore

Treasurer

Belgin Damar Lore (MBA) has an extensive Wall Street background in both foreign exchange trading for Mattel as well as in the bond market for 15 years. She has recently read more

Gokcen Sinanoglu

Executive Secretary

Gokcen Sinanoglu is a seasoned sales, marketing and business development professional employed as a Strategic Account Manager for an international electronics corporation. She has been an active TWI volunteer since 2017, providing read more

Dr. Ayca Altıntıg

Member

Dr. Ayca Altintig, Member Ayca Altintig, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Drucker School of Management in Claremont, CA. She has an undergraduate degree from Bogazici read more

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