Networked among donors and fundraised to generate money for the campaign.
Checked in and catered to guests at events.
Kept an organized inventory of contributions to the campaign and managed accurate data entry into NGP.
Brought in new supporters by producing weekly campaign emails.
Cold called over 1000 people for voter outreach.
Acted in Gansler's televised campaign commercial as a victim in Baltimore, MD.
Political Intern
Erdemli Yurttas Hareketi
05.2021 - 08.2021
Evaluated and interpreted current political issues, policies, and legislation in Turkey while providing comparisons with US politics for Turkish presidential candidate Dr. Serdar Savas.
Identified, researched, and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
Criticized and commented on political issues through Instagram Live to highlight policies and sway opinion.
Law & Human Rights Intern
Intern Abroad HQ
03.2021 - 04.2021
Analyzed South African legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy for asylum lawyers.
Coordinated referrals and direct support for clients who came to South Africa as refugees.
Participated in and took notes during meetings with clients.
Gained valuable insight into regulations and policies associated with human rights and immigration law.
Immigration Intern
Goren & Barreto, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Monitored immigration law developments and procedural changes to improve client service quality and case outcomes.
Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve the timeliness of case review and disposition.
Conducted client intake interviews to determine client service needs and eligibility.
Resolved routine and non-routine questions for clients.
Created and managed processes and procedures to coordinate documentation for visa processing.
Attended court and prepared notes on cases for immigration attorneys.
Organization Coordinator
Maryland American Turkish Association MATA
11.2017 - 05.2019
Prepared and delivered well-regarded talks on diverse topics, such as growing up as a first generation Turkish American.
Engaged in community outreach to support the programs mission through organizing and managing events such as Turkish picnics and the annual gala.
Restaurant Server
Cazbar
06.2016 - Current
Work as a server, bartender, hostess, and occasional event planner full time with lenience to take time off when needed for travel or other obligations.
Volunteer
Happy Helpers for the Homeless
01.2015 - 05.2017
Prepared and packed 200 sandwiches every Saturday as a team to distribute to homeless individuals and families.
Participated in the annual coat drive, personally collecting over 200 coats one year.
Education
J.D. -
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Government And Politics
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
05.2023
Private Pilot's License -
Washington International Flight Academy
Gaithersburg, MD
06.2017
Skills
Native Speaker of Turkish
Human Rights Consultant Training Certificate from the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights
Immigration Law Association Member (University of Baltimore, School of Law)
International Law Society Member (University of Baltimore, School of Law)
Women's Bar Association of Maryland Member
200-Hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Certificate