Our Team
NİLGÜN SEYHUN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Nilgün brings a wealth of financial acumen to our team with her 25 years of expertise in the Canadian finance industry. Her passion shines through her extensive volunteer work with refugee communities globally, including the one in Kayseri, Turkey. Her commitment to fostering positive change and financial empowerment makes her an invaluable leader at OAK Creative Designs.
MADIHA HASHMI
MARKETING AND OUTREACH MANAGER
Madiha, initially volunteered during our early years, playing a pivotal role in shaping the educational program for refugee children. Along with her educational background in Commerce, her experience with homeschooling her 5 children has contributed to the development and promotion of our educational products.
HABİBE SULTAN ÖZHAN
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION MANAGER
Habibe has an educational background and experience in Business Administration and works extensively on our branding, production and marketing management.
RAMA ALABD
LOGISTICS AND PURCHASING OFFICER
Rama is our dedicated Logistics and Purchasing Officer. She once benefitted from the Turkish language lessons offered by Open Arms in Kayseri in 2016. Now fluent in Turkish, Arabic and English, she now brings her talents and close ties to the refugee community to enhance our team.
GAYSA ANDROUN
TRAINING AND DESIGN SPECIALIST
Our talented artisan supervisor Gaysa not only skillfully trains and guide sa group of 29 artisans, but also serve as the creative force behind our distinctive product line.
AMAL ALKHADARALAHMAD
TRAINING AND DESIGN SPECIALIST
Our talented artisan supervisor Gaysa not only skillfully trains and guides a group of 23 artisans, but also serve as the creative force behind our distinctive product line.
SEVGİ DÖNMEZ
OFFICE OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Sevgi, ensures the seamless functioning of our daily affairs, infusing our workplace with her unwavering dedication and infectious warmth.