Bio
Rana Birden is a communications and social impact leader with over 26 years of experience spanning public relations, civil society, and impact investing. A graduate of Galatasaray University with a master’s in European Union Studies, she began her career at the Economic Development Foundation and went on to hold senior roles at Bahçeşehir University and the Foundation for Social Participation and Development. She has advised the Sabancı Foundation, TÜSEV, and the Mott Foundation, and previously served as General Manager of the Global Relations Forum. Since 2016, she has led Corporate Communications and Impact Investments at Kale Group and serves as General Manager of the İbrahim Bodur KSV Foundation.