Hi, I’m Aylin Yardımcı 

 

I’m a strategic communications consultant and researcher with a Ph.D. in International Relations and Political Science from Koç University. I hold an M.Sc. in European Political Economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

 

Currently, I help purpose-driven individuals and organisations communicate their impact at Dial Down.

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I began my career as a broadcast journalist at Medyascope, Turkey’s first independent video news platform, where I learned how to translate complex issues into narratives that engage and inform.​ Later, I joined the Mayor of Istanbul’s team, shaping the city’s English-language public voice and leading international communications with a focus on purpose and precision.

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Over the past decade, I’ve worked with city leaders, public institutions, and nonprofits to build trust, communicate impact, and craft strategies that resonate across borders. From global city diplomacy to grassroots philanthropy, my work sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and policy.​

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As a researcher, I focus on the political economy of foreign aid, with particular interest in how emerging donors are reshaping development cooperation. My academic background, including years as a teaching and research assistant at Koç University, informs how I approach policy and communications: with rigor, curiosity, and a global perspective.

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I can be contacted via Twitter/X or LinkedIn.​​​

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