ece.tekbulut@turkishamericanorchestra.org

Ece Tekbulut is a political philosopher and cultural entrepreneur who serves as the Executive Director of the Turkish American Orchestra. She is passionate about making classical music more accessible and breaking down the institutional barriers to cultural engagement.

Ece holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University, where she taught undergraduate courses in political science and philosophy. She is also the founder of Thinking Through, one of New York's leading public philosophy platforms, dedicated to bringing rigorous philosophical inquiry into everyday life and expanding public engagement with difficult topics beyond academia.

Her work extends into the technology and innovation space, where she designs and leads conversations on artificial intelligence, leadership, and the future of work. Most recently, she has served as a panelist and moderator at AI Week and Tech Week in New York, facilitating philosophical reflection among business and technology leaders.

She holds a B.A. from Sabancı University, and an M.A. from King's College London.