A collaboration of ATÖLYE and Yabangee – we proudly continue with an exciting season of Expat Spotlight – a monthly series showcasing the freshest, most inspiring contributions being made by Istanbul’s diverse international community to the city’s cultural, sporting, humanitarian, and business spheres. An opportunity to share moving stories, reflect on personal experiences and participate in a resourceful dialogue, we invite foreigners and locals alike to join and embolden others.
Taking place in English, our first-ever online edition focuses in on the theme of “well-being” on Monday 27 April.
The event starts at 19:00. Participants are asked to register via: https://bit.ly/3eMpmgf
Master of Ceremonies:
Jennifer Hattam is a freelance journalist from San Francisco who has been living in Istanbul since 2008. She writes about environmental, social, and urban issues, as well as art, culture, food, and travel for publications including CityLab, Culinary Backstreets, Deutsche Welle, Discover, Hyperallergic, Lonely Planet, and The Washington Post.
Guest Speakers:
Julia Özdemir is a clinical psychologist who since moving to Istanbul 2.5 years ago splits her time between her psychology clinic in Kalamis and supervising Clinical Psychology master’s students at Ibn Haldun University. Her career spans over 25 years during which she has worked in a variety of mental health settings, including large hospitals and private clinics. Julia has also worked on health projects within several global industries including airlines, foreign government departments, financial and insurance services and military services.
Marcel Martin started practicing yoga 15 years ago, and began his path as a teacher 4 years ago in Cihangir Yoga in Istanbul, graduating from the training of Chris Chavez and teaching regular studio classes. Being very committed and dedicated to the practice, he loves to share his passion for yoga with others to support them in their personal practice journey.
Manal Baqer founded Neamah Digital Health in Boston, with life circumstances bringing her to beautiful Istanbul in Summer 2019. Having lived in 5 countries, she prides herself on being a global citizen. Manal studied mental health, health behavior change, and public health, and focused her PhD studies in weight management. She has served patients with many health conditions including obesity surgery, transplants, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Manal has treated the homeless, refugees, as-well-as royalties and C-suite executives. She also provides consultations in global health, research, and product development to digital health startups and humanitarian organizations.
