Our Team

 

 

Meet the Heart and Hands Behind OAK Creative Designs!
Our dedicated team is a symphony of diverse talents and shared passion. With a mission to empower, unite, and create ethically produced products, we bring together expertise in all different fields. Through our collective efforts, we're weaving a tapestry of positive change, crafting connections that span cultures and generations. Join us on this journey of creativity, impact, and unity.

 

 

 

 

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.