LEADERSHIP
Board of Trustees
ATFC is guided by a dedicated group of volunteer leaders committed to fostering cross-cultural understanding and educational exchange.
Officers
Chairman
Mona Diamond Sunshine
Mona Diamond Sunshine founded ATFC in 2005 to foster closer relations between the US and Türkiye. She previously served as Turkish Honorary Consul General for the State of Georgia.
President
Ömer Küçük, MD, FACN
Ömer Küçük is a hematology professor at Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute. He has over 200 peer-reviewed publications and earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University.
Executive Director
Esat Sezer
Esat Sezer has over 30 years of global Fortune 200 leadership experience. He previously served as global CIO at Whirlpool and Coca-Cola Enterprises, and is a co-founder of Ritmus A.Ş.
Secretary
Esra Mirze Santesso, Ph.D.
Dr. Santesso is an associate professor of English at the University of Georgia. Her research focuses on postcolonial literature, Muslim identity, and diasporic human-rights narratives.
Treasurer
Atinc Sonmezer
Atinc Sonmezer is an entrepreneur and president of MEDA Brands. He brings over 20 years of experience in e-commerce, international trade, and non-profit strategic planning.
We are grateful for our Board of Trustees, whose stewardship and commitment ensure our mission serves with integrity and transparency.