Arda Gülbeyaz
Sociologist, Istanbul Metropolitan Muncipality
Arda Gülbeyaz graduated from Maltepe University with a degree in Sociology and completed a double major program in International Relations and the European Union.
At different times, he took on fundraising responsibilities for the Engelsiz Pedal Association and the Değiştiren Adımlar Association. In these roles, he collaborated with leading executives of the Turkish business world to develop a wide range of social impact projects, secured grants from international institutions, and successfully managed these processes. Since 2021, he has been working at the Urban Transformation Planning Directorate of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, in the R&D unit, as a sociologist. In this role, he designs the social dimensions of projects, develops programs, and formulates policies.