TEDxÇözüm High School

Speakers

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• Aslı Işıksalan

  Aslı Işıksalan was born in Ankara. She is married and a mother of two. She completed her undergraduate education at Bilkent University. Since her graduation, she has worked on the investor side of the energy sector at every level, spending the last 15 years in senior executive roles. Throughout her career, she has managed numerous power plant projects—including Hydroelectric (HPP), Wind (WPP), and Solar (SPP)—reaching a total installed capacity of 1,000 MW. Known for her strong passion for her work, Aslı Işıksalan continues her successful executive career in the energy sector.

• Bohdana Semenova

  Bohdana Semenova is 23 years old and Ukrainian. She has been living in Ankara for the past 4 years. She studies linguistics at Hacettepe University. She also runs a vlog account where she creates content about scooters. She enjoys sharing her experiences and the interesting moments she encounters while riding her scooter. In her free time, she is interested in learning new languages, knitting, and drawing.

• Cem Parıldar

  Cem Parıldar is a music teacher and choir conductor with many years of experience in the field of music. Throughout his artistic career, he has worked with numerous different groups, bringing the unifying power of music to the stage. He has particularly stood out with his work emphasizing choral harmony, discipline, and expressive strength. In his musical work, Parıldar values not only technical success but also the emotional and intellectual dimensions of music. He focuses on structures where different voices come together to form a meaningful whole. With this approach, he aims to create a strong impact on both musicians and audiences. In his artistic vision, Cem Parıldar highlights the concepts of leadership, harmony, and collective creation. He sees music not only as a field of performance but also as a means of communication and expression.

• Elif Selçuk

  Elif Selçuk is an educator, writer, and mentor in the UN Global Schools Program. She graduated from Selçuk University in 2005 and completed her master’s in Women’s Studies at Gaziantep University in 2025. Recognized for her work in sustainability and girls’ empowerment, she has received multiple awards, including “Teacher of the Year” (2023), the Global Teacher Award, and honors from the She Inspires Foundation. Currently a high school teacher in Denizli, she continues to support education through workshops, seminars, and international mentorship.

• Huzeyfe Yılmaz

  Huzeyfe Yılmaz was born in 1977 in Yeniçağa. He graduated from Kocaeli University (Electronics and Communication Engineering) and completed his master’s at Gazi University (Electrical and Electronics Engineering). He speaks English and Arabic, is married, and has two children. He began his career in 2001 as an engineer. Between 2005–2014, he held senior technical roles at TÜRKSAT. He later served at the Ministry of Youth and Sports as Head of IT and briefly as General Director (2014–2018). From 2018–2022, he was General Manager and Board Member at TARNET. He served as Deputy Minister responsible for IT at the Ministry of Health between 2023–2024. Since 2020, he has been a guest lecturer at Ankara Bilim University and, as of January 2025, is CEO of İnnova Bilişim Çözümleri.

• Kerem Gönlüm

  Kerem Gönlüm, born on November 22, 1977, in Eskişehir, is 2.08 meters tall and played as a power forward and center. He started basketball in Ankara with Şekerspor and turned professional at TED Ankara College. Throughout his career, he played for major clubs such as Ülkerspor, Galatasaray, and Anadolu Efes. He stood out with his rebounding skills, physical strength, and defensive contributions. He won the Turkish Basketball League championship with Ülker and achieved both league and cup successes with Anadolu Efes. He gained international experience by competing in the EuroLeague for many years. As an important member of the Turkish National Team, he represented his country in the European and World Championships. He was part of the “12 Giant Men” squad that reached the final in the 2010 FIBA World Championship. He retired in 2019 and continues to stay involved in sports by sharing his experience with young players through the academy he founded in London

• Uzm. Vet. Hekim Leman Aydınlık

  Uzm. Vet. Hekim Leman Aydınlık graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and began her career in clinical practice. She co-founded a veterinary clinic in Pursaklar, Ankara, and later established PET Veterinary Clinic in Etlik, expanding her professional work. She completed her master’s degree in pharmacology at Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University and specialized in this field. Today, she continues to provide advanced veterinary services at Pursaklar Animal Hospital, which she founded. Through her VetPati brand, Aydınlık reaches a wide audience on digital platforms, with 688K followers on Instagram, 911K on YouTube, and 1.3M on TikTok, sharing content on animal health, nutrition, and responsible pet care.