Assoc. Prof. Neslihan Çevik
Çevik is a former politician and a scholar-practitioner with extensive experience in strategic analysis, bringing over 15 years of expertise across Muslim-majority intergovermental organizations, the private sector, startups, academia, and the political arena of Turkey.
Her tenure as Deputy Chair and Party Spokesperson during Turkey's politically charged period from 2019 to 2023 has endowed her with unique insights into the political and socio-economic challenges and opportunities within the region.
As a former politician, she now provides political counsel to non-natives, including businesses and policy institutions, to help them cut through the clutter, gain an unbiased, strategic overview of political developments, and identify political risks and opportunities.

Her consultancy benefits from a holistic perspective, appreciating the interconnection between politics, socio-economic trends, and cultural dynamics. She is the author of Muslimism in Turkey and Beyond: Religion in the Modern World" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2015), among over 50 other scholarly publications that span critical topics like youth, religion, entrepreneurship, women's issues, sustainable development, and political sociology.
Her academic contributions extend beyond theory, influencing global policy and practice, notably through collaborations with Muslim-majority Intergovernmental organizations such as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Islamic Development Bank. She has devised national and regional strategies, action plans, and institutional tools to bolster these organizations' efforts in meeting their development objectives.
Moreover, the insights from her research led to the establishment of a startup catering to young modest wearers that rapidly became a "love-brand", showcasing the real-world application of academic research. This endeavor, combined with her role as an integrated marketing and market entry consultant for sector giants in the private sector, has deepened her understanding of the interplay between social and cultural trends, which often intersect with political dynamics and the national psyche.
This diverse experience equips her with the nuanced, in-depth knowledge required to provide comprehensive, tailored advice, ensuring she can effectively address her clients' specific needs with precision and insight.
To unwind, she feeds horses—mostly with apples—and dabbles in Python programming.