Tugba Kalafatoglu
For her extraordinary work in the field of politics, Tugba Kalafatoglu was named a 2009 JCI Outstanding Young Persons of the World (JCI TOYP) in political, legal and/or governmental
affairs.
With diverse experience ranging from international business and political consulting to campaign management and training for CEOs and CFOs, Kalafatoglu believes in using politics to build a better future for the next generation. In addition to her professional success, Kalafatoglu has received numerous awards, including Woman of the Year and Who’s Who in the World, and is recognized for her community involvement.
Kalafatoglu holds bachelor degree with honors in political science from University of Nebraska at Omaha and masters degrees in international affairs, law and business from Georgetown University.
At age 29, Kalafatoglu was the youngest person ever to sit as Vice Chairman of a major Turkish party.
Active in her community, Kalafatoglu has received awards for her hard work, dedication and outstanding service. Her recognitions include Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 1997 and 1998; 2000 Young Politician of the Year; 2007 Woman of the Year; Who's Who in the World 2007, 2008 and 2009; Who's Who in America 2009, Who's Who in Executives and Professionals 2008 and 2009.
Ms. Kalafatoglu is the founder and president of V♀TE Women in Politics - www.votewomeninpolitics.com, is an international organization dedicated to help women to run for office and to be elected around the world. V♀TE is non-partisan organization, and all trainings and program is FREE to the women candidates around the world.
V♀TE is dedicated to helping women build the skills and infrastructure they need to become more effective leaders in political world and inspiring young women to participate in politics and run for office. V♀TE aims to build a worldwide network of women who are running for office or currently serving in public office, while training young women to enter the political field.
V♀TE helps candidates in the following ways: Providing intensive political training and support to help candidates build a successful & winner campaigns; Providing strategic support to campaigns by advising and working one to one with the candidates on planning, fundraising, message development, media and political strategy. This is Ms. Kalafatoglu’
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