İlke Şenbahar is a graduate from Galatasaray University in Political Science, specializing in Public Policy, International Relations, and Political Economy. She completed an Erasmus+ exchange at Sciences Po Strasbourg and has assisted Galatasaray University's Economic Research Center. Her professional experience includes supporting investment promotion and conducting financial analysis with NGOs, governments, and private actors. She is committed to civic engagement, focusing on business, international cooperation, and policy solutions for various sectors.