Building bridges through research, education, music and human connection.
Connector, Strategist, and Storyteller
Hello, my name is Katie Türsan. I have always lived in the spaces where worlds meet. Between healthcare and education, science and art, the USA and Turkey, I’ve built a life shaped by curiosity, resilience, and the belief that people can flourish when given the chance.
I began in emergency medicine, learning to stay calm in the hardest moments, and later turned to psychology and organizational development to understand what makes people and systems thrive. My work has led me to manage global education programs, steward major health grants, and walk alongside refugee families as they navigate new beginnings.
Yet I am more than my roles. I am a singer, a poet, and a researcher who weaves creativity into everything I do. Music and words remind me that stories change people. And people change the world.
At my heart, I am a connector, committed to building bridges that spark equity, resilience, and meaningful impact.
