After completing her studies in Business at London’s City of Westminster College and earning a degree in Economics(in English) from Marmara University, she pursued a master’s degree in political science and international Relations at the University of San Diego.

She gained valuable experience in senior management roles at organizations like Koçbank, Dow Jones Telerate New Yok, and ISI Emerging Markets New York. Later, she embarked on an entrepreneurial journey, running an international trade business for 13 years, building bridges between Europe and Turkey.

Following the completion of her master’s degree in 2014, she wrote insightful geopolitical articles for academic journals and attended doctoral courses in Political Science at Akdeniz University. Her commitment to giving back led her to work as a refugee mentor at the San Diego International Rescue Committee.

Since 2012, she has been living in the United States. Currently, she shares her expertise through presentations on “Current Geopolitical Issues in Context” at the Adult Education and Community Center in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

As an ICF-certified Professional Erickson Coach, she dedicates her time to guiding and empowering individuals and organizations through Hulya Aksu Academy. She specializes in geopolitics, leadership, political communication, and philosophy, working passionately as a trainer, coach, and mentor to make a meaningful impact.