Pinar Yalcin

Pinar yalcin

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location of Pinar YalcinRichmond, Virginia, United States
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  • Timeline

    Apr 2020 - Jan 2024

    Committee Chair in Turkey

    European Youth Parliament (EYP)
    May 2020 - May 2021

    Executive Leader

    Stehind — Stories Behind The News
    Sept 2020 - May 2021

    Geography Tutor

    UWC Dilijan College
    Mar 2021 - now

    Competitor, State record breaker

    USA Powerlifting
    Current Company
    Jan 2022 - now

    University Museums Operations Assistant

    University of Richmond
    Oct 2022 - Aug 2024

    Young Leader at YLC

    Sierra Club
    Aug 2023 - Feb 2024

    Senator

    Westhampton College Government Association
    Aug 2023 - Aug 2024

    Co-President

    GreenUR
    Sept 2023 - Aug 2024

    Climate Activist

    Fridays For Future USA
  • About me

    Davis & Global Scholar at University of Richmond

  • Education

    • Uwc dilijan college

      2019 - 2021
      High school diploma

      - Selected as one of 800+ Turkish students to a cohort of 16 to attend United World College Dilijan with a full-tuition covered high school program in Armenia.

    • University of richmond

      2021 - 2025
      Bachelor's degree political science and government

      - Pursuing a double major in Political Science and Russian Studies with a minor in History at the University of Richmond with a prestigious 100% scholarship.

  • Experience

    • European youth parliament (eyp)

      Apr 2020 - Jan 2024
      Committee chair in turkey

      - Head-organized a fully funded Nationwide Women’s Day-themed conference in Sakarya, Turkey in 2020.- Vice-presided for the Latvian and Serbian National Committees’ EYP Conferences in 2020; and chaired in Norway.-Selected among the best delegates to attend a Regional Conference in Kuldiga, Latvia in 2019.

    • Stehind — stories behind the news

      May 2020 - May 2021
      Executive leader

      - Led dynamic team in uncovering compelling news stories and authored impactful articles.- Managed social media campaigns for audience engagement.

    • Uwc dilijan college

      Sept 2020 - May 2021
      Geography tutor
    • Usa powerlifting

      Mar 2021 - now
      Competitor, state record breaker

      - Placed first in Virginia for two consecutive years as a teen powerlifter in March 2022 and as a junior in February 2023, breaking the Virginia Deadlift, Squat, and Total records in the teens category.

    • University of richmond

      Jan 2022 - now

      - Prepared a condition report for the Isser Elishis Press Photography Donation at a market value of $537,000.- Provides support and assistance to ensure the smooth functioning of museum operations. - Conducted in-depth research in Turkey on the authoritarian shift in Turkish political norms over the past decade.- Awarded $5,000 for a demonstrated commitment to advancing the research project. - Oversaw equipment inventory and maintenance at Weinstein Recreation Center, ensuring a well-equipped and safe environment for fitness enthusiasts. - Efficiently managed operations, scheduling, and events for a vibrant, inclusive space.- Ensured a welcoming environment and facilitated cultural exchange.

      • University Museums Operations Assistant

        Sept 2023 - now
      • Associate Research Fellow

        Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
      • Equipment Manager

        Aug 2022 - May 2023
      • Facility Coordinator at the Multicultural Area

        Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
    • Sierra club

      Oct 2022 - Aug 2024

      - Advocated for ecological policies at the State Capitol during VA Interfaith Center’s Student Day of Action.- Selected as a representative of the Advocacy Team, focused on organizational aspects of in-state legislative action. - Participated in weekly hearings, gaining valuable insights into Virginia's environmental advocacy processes.- Acquired expertise in criminal justice reforms, housing amendments, and implicit bias training.

      • Young Leader at YLC

        Oct 2022 - Aug 2024
      • Legislative Fellow

        Oct 2022 - May 2023
    • Westhampton college government association

      Aug 2023 - Feb 2024
      Senator

      - Collaborates in the Committee on Academic Affairs to propose and enact policies for improving campus experiences.- Engages with the student body through forums to gather student concerns in weekly General Assembly meetings.

    • Greenur

      Aug 2023 - Aug 2024
      Co-president

      - Provides strategic direction for the organization. - Facilitates weekly meetings with all organizers and ensures that the organization is working effectively towards its goals.- Holds other members of the Executive Committee accountable to relevant policies.- Assists other Executive Committee members as necessary and leads transition and initial onboarding.- Ensures Executive Committee members and organizers are supported.- Builds power across the campus and wider community by building/utilizing strategic relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, and students.- Attends weekly Fridays For Future U.S. meetings at 7pm on Sundays. Leads ideation and visioning for actions and campaigns. Show less

    • Fridays for future usa

      Sept 2023 - Aug 2024
      Climate activist

      - Participates in weekly Fridays For Future U.S. meetings to develop partnerships among diverse U.S. climate groups.- Co-facilitated environmental protest groups among national NGOs to attend the NYC Global Climate Strike.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • First aid/cpr/aed for schools and the community

      American red cross
      Sept 2022