From brave new beginnings to global facilitation — meet our founder, Tuğba Çakılkaya.
The Tree Consultancy is grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with clarity, compassion, and the courage to take initiative. Founder Tuğba Çakılkaya has built her career on this principle — from participating in EU projects as a teen to leading multi-year international initiatives, mentoring institutions, and delivering professional learning around the world. 
Her journey has taken her from local classrooms to the headquarters of ETS Global in Princeton, where she trained alongside top policy professionals as an international facilitator. With every step, she’s honed her ability to bridge differences, diagnose communication blocks, and turn vision into actionable strategy.
"I’ve seen how real progress happens — not in perfect conditions, but when people align around shared purpose and honest dialogue."