Meet The Team

I'm Esra Kılıç, a dedicated educator and sports enthusiast with over 8 years of experience in teaching and guiding students. My journey has allowed me to merge my passions for education and sports, empowering young minds to excel both academically and athletically.

I've taught math and English at private schools, creating engaging lesson plans that improved student performance and increased classroom engagement by 20%. I also provide personalized tutoring to foster individual growth and confidence.

Beyond traditional education, I volunteer as an English and math teacher at U16 hockey camps, supporting athletes in balancing academics with their training. My event coordination experience includes serving as the Communications Coordinator Assistant for the Down Syndrome World Cup 2024, managing communication for over 1,000 participants from 33 countries, and coordinating transportation for three Modern Pentathlon World Cups.

Passionate about empowering youth, I actively engage in initiatives like the Promising Excellence Project with the Hockey Federation, helping young athletes develop vital academic and sports skills.

With a strong background in teaching, event management, and volunteerism, I strive to create environments where students and athletes can thrive. I look forward to connecting with you!

Hello Friends 
My name is Fatma Özdemir. Actually, I can't say I have a lot to tell. I grew up in a crowded family. I am the 4th child in our family, we are 5 siblings in total. I was interested in psychology in high school and I wanted to study this department at that time. Thus, I won the psychology department at Uludağ University. As I studied my department, I learned a lot about the psychology of people and tried to change and improve myself accordingly. Since I am generally good with children, I did my voluntary internship in a special education center in 4th grade and met a lot of children. I had the opportunity to examine them by entering their sessions. I took notes of what I learned in the sessions I attended and had the chance to apply them later. After graduation, I crossed paths with sports events and took part in many events. In this case, I met a lot of people and made a lot of friends. Now we are trying to realize our ideas with my friend Esra, whom I met at the sports event.

Hello, I'm Elif Aksu. Born in 1999 in Istanbul, I graduated from Üsküdar University with a double major in Radio, Television and Cinema, and Psychology. My short film titled "Dyslexia" was honored with the "Best Student Short Film" award at the CepteFest Short Film Festival. Additionally, I secured first place in the "Sports Journalists Compete" competition organized by Fotospor Newspaper. I am passionate about addressing inequalities in sports media and advocating for equitable recognition of all aspects of sports.

Hello, I was born in Gaziantep in 1995. I studied primary, secondary and high school in Gaziantep. I studied my undergraduate education in Afyon Kocatepe University Physical Education and Sports Teaching Department between 2013-2017. Since 2012, I have been taking part in volunteer activities on social awareness and social support, physical activity and motor competence in the disabled, I have attended many courses to increase my personal development. I started volleyball refereeing in 2015 and I am currently continuing as a national volleyball referee. In 2016, I started to work as a volunteer camp leader in the Ministry of Youth Sports and I am currently working as a programme officer in the camps. In 2017, I started my master's degree in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching at Aydın Adnan Menderes University and completed my education by defending my thesis on the examination of psychological resilience levels in physically disabled individuals who do and do not do sports in 2022. I give courses in the field of Sign Language Training and Interpreting at Public Education Centres affiliated to the Ministry of National Education. I am a Level I Volleyball and Level II Hemsball coach. I am a volunteer photographer in national and international organisations. I took part in the 2017 Hearing Impaired Olympics in Turkey, 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games, 2024 Paris Paralympics as a volunteer. I work as a paramedic in Turkey A National Women's Hockey team. 

Hi! I’m Fatma Zehra Ergün, and I've just joined the team as a Web Designer. I’m currently a high school senior with a passion for drawing, something I’ve been doing since preschool. I love using apps like Pinterest, Procreate, and Blender to bring my ideas to life. Besides designing, I also play the guitar and cello and hope to become an animator and comic artist one day.

I'm an animal lover with two birds, and feeding and taking care of them brings me so much joy. I also enjoy painting on canvas, especially with sunflower themes—sunflowers and the color yellow are my favorites! I have a passion for 20s Charleston Dance and ı'm currently learning how to dance. I’m excited to be a part of this team and contribute to our creative projects.

Hello, I’m Ahsen Yıldırım. I was born on October 4, 1999, as the first child of my family. As I write this, I’m still getting used to being 25 years old and being the older sister to my two siblings. I’ve always been a dynamic person, but my love for greenery and animals has been constant. Over time, my favorite colors expanded to include red and navy blue, and my favorite animal shifted from dogs to cats.

Growing up, I was indecisive about my career, and I ended up studying social work—a field I initially knew little about. As I progressed through my studies, I grew to love it. During internships and volunteer work, I realized that witnessing individuals’ empowerment and healing processes in this profession deeply resonated with me.

Currently, I am pursuing a master’s degree in social work, focusing on digitalization. My goal is to explore overlooked topics in the field because I believe there are many entities whose voices are unheard. This belief is not only something I hold but also something I see and experience. Whether it’s for children, women, people with disabilities, the elderly, LGBTQ+ individuals, animals, or nature, I strive to contribute without neglecting myself in the process.

That’s why I’m here, being a part of this moment. As long as I exist, I wish to bring positivity to others and myself. I hope you’re glad we’ve met.

📢 "Hello! I’m Kardelen Şendur, an activist lawyer striving to contribute to the transformative power of sports as part of the INTRO team."

⚖ Pursuing Law and Justice
I graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Law in 2021 and am currently studying Sociology at Anadolu University. For the past three years, I have been practicing law, primarily in private law, while also supporting various legal fields. Additionally, I actively engage in social justice and human rights advocacy through voluntary work.

💜 Gender Equality & Volunteering Efforts
I am an active member of the Ankara Bar Association’s Women’s Rights Center, Sexual Violence Support and Solidarity Unit, and LGBTQ+ Rights Center. Supporting survivors, raising awareness, and organizing educational programs is not just a duty but a responsibility I embrace.

🏀 A Life Empowered by Sports
Sports have always been a part of my life! I played basketball for 3 years and volleyball for 7 years. Nowadays, I stay active through running, swimming, and yoga whenever I find the time. While I’m not a fan of outdoor sports in winter, I fully embrace nature and movement during the summer!

🚀 Why INTRO?
For me, INTRO is a platform that brings people together not just through their professions but through their passions and values. Here, we connect sports, social justice, and personal development to build a stronger and more inclusive future.