Rıfatcan Barutçugil - Camp Operations Director
Istanbul University - Faculty of Management Logistics and Istanbul University - Child Development
Rıfatcan Barutçugil - Camp Operations Director
Istanbul University - Faculty of Management Logistics and Istanbul University - Child Development
He started at Future Stars with the Istanbul Summer Schools in 1995 and participated as a camper in many programs until 2004.Between 2004 and 2012, he coached at all levels in both the Summer and Winter Camps.In 2012, he took on the role of Program Coordinator for the Uludağ Summer Camps.He worked at Arçelik and Migros for certain periods between 2012 and 2015.In 2014, he successfully completed the International Camp Director Course held in Antalya and received his international camp director certificate.As of 2015, he has been working as the Camp Operations Coordinator.In 2016, he successfully completed the international camp trainer training held prior to the Asia Oceania Camping Congress in Japan and received an International Trainer certificate.He is a member of the ICF and the Turkey Camps Association.
Eda Birinci -Deputy Director of Uludag Summer Camps
İstanbul University English Language Teaching
Eda Birinci -Deputy Director of Uludag Summer Camps
İstanbul University English Language Teaching
Metni kodlardan arındırdım, özneleri "she" olarak eşitledim ve gramerini daha akıcı hale getirdim:She completed the Access Microscholarship program, conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy and the Turkish Education Association, between 2011 and 2013.She attended many Future Stars programs, particularly English camps, starting from the age of 16.Between 2015 and 2019, she completed her undergraduate degree in English Language Teaching at Istanbul University.In 2022, she began her Master's program in Educational Administration.After completing the orientation programs in 2017, she began coaching at international summer camps and joined the management team in 2018, where she continues to work actively.Since 2019, she has been working as an English teacher in private educational institutions, focusing on early childhood foreign language learning.In 2016 and 2018, she participated in the Access Alumni Leadership Summit programs held in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy and Future Stars; in 2022, she served as the director of the same program.In 2021, she completed the International Baccalaureate - Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) training and earned an international education certificate.
Doğuhan İnal - A Team Director
Yeditepe University Psychology
Doğuhan İnal - A Team Director
Yeditepe University Psychology
He completed his high school education at Göztepe İhsan Kurşunoğlu Anatolian High School.He is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in Psychology at Yeditepe University.He also works in the film industry, taking on various behind-the-scenes roles.He first joined the Future Stars family as a camper in 2018.In 2021, he completed the Leadership Training Program and joined the coaching staff.He has been a member of the A-Team since 2022 and served as the A-Team Leader.As of 2026, he serves as the Assistant Director of Uludağ Summer Camps.
Seyitömer Öztürk - Directors of Sea Camps
Mersin University Psychology
Seyitömer Öztürk - Directors of Sea Camps
Mersin University Psychology
Önceki metindeki tüm özneleri "He" olarak güncelledim ve kodlardan arındırarak gramerini düzenledim:He completed his primary and secondary education at Samsun Chamber of Commerce and Industry School, and his high school education at Köksal Ersay Anatolian High School.Since primary school, he has been a licensed athlete in various sports, including football, basketball, table tennis, and karate.Between 2014 and 2015, he received language training through the Access-6 program, organized by the U.S. Embassy and the Turkish Education Association.At the age of 15, he first joined Future Stars through the English Youth Camp.He completed the Future Stars Leadership Academy in 2017 and actively coached in summer and winter camps from 2017 to 2019.He joined the management team in 2021.He graduated from the Department of Psychology at Mersin University in 2023.
Defne Gözet - CIT Program Director
ESADE University (Spain) – Global Governance and Politics / Harvard University (USA) – Master’s in Education Policy and Analysis
Defne Gözet - CIT Program Director
ESADE University (Spain) – Global Governance and Politics / Harvard University (USA) – Master’s in Education Policy and Analysis
She completed her primary and secondary education at Terakki Foundation Schools and her high school education at TED Istanbul College.She played for Eczacıbaşı Sports Club and TED Istanbul College Sports Club for many years. With her team, she achieved two Turkish championships, one runner-up title, and many other successes.Since the age of 6, she has been attending Future Stars summer and winter camps.In 2019, she completed the Leadership Training Program and started taking on responsibilities at the camps. She served as the Director of the International Youth Camp and the Leadership Academy.In 2024, she was awarded the Exemplary Leader Award.She graduated from ESADE University in Spain, majoring in Global Governance and Politics.She was accepted into the master's degree program at Harvard University. She will begin her studies in the Education Policy and Analysis program in August 2025.
Gizem Taşlıçay- International Youth Program Director
Bilkent University – Department of Psychology / University of Bath – Master’s in Applied Clinical Psychology
Gizem Taşlıçay- International Youth Program Director
Bilkent University – Department of Psychology / University of Bath – Master’s in Applied Clinical Psychology
Lise eğitimini 2020 yılında Özel Ankara Zafer Koleji Fen Lisesi’nde tamamladı.Geleceğin Yıldızları ailesine 2014 yılında Uluslararası Gençlik Kampı’nda kampçı olarak katıldı.2021 yılında Bilkent Üniversitesi Psikoloji Bölümü’nde eğitimine başladı ve 2025 yılında bölüm üçüncüsü olarak mezun oldu.2019 yılında Liderlik Akademisi programını tamamladı ve 2022-2024 yılları arasında aktif olarak koçluk yaptı.2025 yılında Geleceğin Yıldızları yönetim ekibine katıldı.2025 yılında İngiltere'deki University of Bath'te Uygulamalı Klinik Psikoloji üzerine yüksek lisans eğitimine başladı.
Demir Özmeral-International Youth Program Director
Yeditepe University - Civil Engineering
Demir Özmeral-International Youth Program Director
Yeditepe University - Civil Engineering
He received his high school education at Ataşehir Doğa College.In 2017, he joined Future Stars as a camper at the Multi Activity Camp.In 2021, he started coaching at Future Stars through the Leadership Training Program.In 2021, 2022, and 2023, he coached at many camps and in different positions.In 2022, he entered the Department of Civil Engineering at Yeditepe University.As of 2024, he is on the Summer Camps management team.
Olgu Baran Kubilay -Film Camp Academic Director
Marmara University – Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Cinema and Television
Olgu Baran Kubilay -Film Camp Academic Director
Marmara University – Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Cinema and Television
Producer, screenwriter, theater artist, actor, and director.He completed his film education at Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts.Between 2002 and 2015, he took on various roles at Future Stars camps, including Director of the Film Camp.As one of the founders of GRKM Productions, he both directed and acted in numerous theater plays.He continued to showcase both his directing and acting talents in commercials and TV series projects.In addition to all of these, he directed and produced many music videos.In 2007 and 2011, the scripts he wrote received awards and production support in competitions organized by the TURSAK Foundation.His short film "Otobüs," which he wrote and directed in 2012, was screened at festivals in over 20 countries and received numerous awards.In 2017, he went to Los Angeles and received training at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts (USC) and Disney. He also worked on international productions such as Ben Affleck’s "Argo" and "The Two Faces of January," starring Viggo Mortensen, Kirsten Dunst, and Oscar Isaac.In 2020, he co-directed the documentary "Mahallem Karagümrük," which aired on BluTV, with Deniz Özgün.While continuing his directing career, he also pursued acting. After completing his training at Craft Atelier, he performed in Craft Theatre’s "Enkaz" and "Taşlar," as well as B Planı Theatre’s "Yalnızlar Kulübü."Olgu's ability to excel in both acting and directing distinguishes him in emotional comedies, drama films, and performance-driven commercial projects, making him one of the rare directors in Turkey with these qualifications.After taking a break in 2016, he returned as the Director of the Future Stars Film Camp in 2022 and continues to lead the Film Camp this year as well.
Baturhan Kitay - Film Camp Academic Director
Istanbul Okan University – Department of Cinema and Television
Baturhan Kitay - Film Camp Academic Director
Istanbul Okan University – Department of Cinema and Television
He graduated from Istanbul Okan University in 2018 with a degree in Cinema and Television.He continues his career as a camera operator, drone operator, director of photography, and director.He produces content in the fields of advertising, digital platforms, and social media.He worked as a director of photography on projects such as "Weapons of the Turks" (TRT Documentary), "FutbolistXRaisa Vanessa" (commercial film), and "21st IKSV Filmekimi" (commercial film).Since 2020, he has been serving as the Director of the Film Camp at Future Stars.
Zeynep Kaptan - Film Camp Program Director
Bahcesehir University Cinema and Television
Zeynep Kaptan - Film Camp Program Director
Bahcesehir University Cinema and Television
In 2015, she started Izmir American College as a boarder and graduated in 2020.While she was a student at Izmir American College, she was responsible for the Video unit of ACI Live TV, a well-established club, for two years and served as the president for one year.She is studying at Bahçeşehir University, Department of Cinema and Television.She started her camp life in 2014 and stepped into coaching in 2018 with the Leadership Training Program.She led the A Team in 2020, 2021, and 2024, and joined the management team in 2024 as the Movie Camp Program Director.She has been dancing since she was very young. In addition to dancing, making videos and reading books are among her hobbies.
Kaan Bilgehan-Nature and Adventure Program Director
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Istanbul Medipol University
Kaan Bilgehan-Nature and Adventure Program Director
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Istanbul Medipol University
He received his high school education at Istek Bilge Kağan Anatolian High School.In 2020, he joined Future Stars as a camper at the Ski Camps.In 2021, he started coaching at Future Stars through the Leadership Training Program.In 2021, 2022, and 2023, he coached at many camps and in different positions.In 2023, he entered the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Istanbul Medipol University.He works as a volunteer within the SAR Search and Rescue and Emergency Aid Association, which he joined after starting university.As of 2023, he is on the Summer Camps management team.
Aleyna Nuhoğlu-Nature and Adventure Program Director
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University – English Language Teaching / Anadolu University – Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
Aleyna Nuhoğlu-Nature and Adventure Program Director
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University – English Language Teaching / Anadolu University – Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
In 2013–2014, completed the Access Microscholarship Program conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy and the Turkish Education Association. In 2018, completed a Bachelor’s degree in English Language Teaching at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. During undergraduate studies, gained professional experience by working in various educational institutions and developed skills in working particularly with young learners. In 2024, began a Master’s program in Curriculum and Instruction at Anadolu University and continues studies on curriculum development, instructional design, and educational processes. Participated in the Access Alumni Leadership Summit programs in 2020 and 2022. Since 2021, has worked as a coach in camps organized within Future Stars programs; and since 2023, has been serving in the management team of various programs.For the past three years, has been working professionally as an English teacher in various private educational institutions and is currently continuing this role at Çağdaş College in Eskişehir.
Alara Çavuşoğlu - Power of English Program Director
Istanbul University American Culture and Literature
Alara Çavuşoğlu - Power of English Program Director
Istanbul University American Culture and Literature
She completed her high school education at Bilfen Üsküdar Science High School.She completed her university education at Istanbul University, Department of American Culture and Literature in 2024.Between 2005 and 2016, she was actively involved in swimming.During her university years, she studied Korean and French.In 2022, she started coaching at Future Stars.As of 2024, she is on the Summer Camps management team.
Dr. Tamer Oruç - Camp Doctor and Health Team Manager
Erciyes University - Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Tamer Oruç - Camp Doctor and Health Team Manager
Erciyes University - Faculty of Medicine
After 16 years of public service, he worked as an emergency physician at Baghdad Medical Center at Istanbul Acıbadem Hospital for 10 years.For 10 years, he organized and managed the emergency health unit of the infrastructure at Fenerbahçe Sports Club Dereağzı facilities.He completed first aid trainer training at 9 Eylül University and continues to work as a first aid trainer at Acıbadem Continuing Education Center and as a workplace physician at Acıbadem Sigorta.Since 2018, he has been the health unit coordinator of Future Stars Uludağ Camps, serving as the assurance of campers and their families.
