About TILT
The Initiative for Life and Thoughts – Empowering youth to imagine the future, redesign reality, and bring bold ideas to life
Our Vision
Shaping a future where youth are creators of change
TILT helps young people use their ideas, creativity, and emotions to make a better world. We combine science, art, and care to build tools that support healing, resilience, and positive change.
TILT exists to empower youth to imagine the future, redesign reality, and bring bold ideas to life. We are a movement rooted in the belief that young minds, when equipped with knowledge, empathy, and creativity, can spark revolutions of thought and action.
What We Do
Interdisciplinary projects tackling real-world problems
Neuroscience & Emotional Resilience
Developing technologies and tools that support mental health and emotional wellbeing for young people.
Biodiversity & Clean Tech
Creating innovative solutions for environmental challenges through interdisciplinary research.
Social Impact Initiatives
Leading projects that create positive social change and community engagement worldwide.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Innovation with Depth
We believe in creating meaningful change through thoughtful innovation that addresses root causes, not just symptoms.
Science + Soul
We integrate empirical evidence with human-centered design and emotional intelligence for holistic solutions.
Equity & Sustainability
Our work is guided by principles of justice, ecological stewardship, and deep compassion for all beings.
Youth Leadership
We empower young people to lead initiatives that create global impact, believing in their potential to change the world.
Iterative Growth
We embrace continuous improvement through cycles of prototyping, feedback, and refinement.
Inclusive Diversity
We actively seek and celebrate diverse voices, backgrounds, and experiences. Innovation thrives at the intersection of different perspectives.
Meet Our Team
The passionate individuals driving TILT forward
Elizya Jane SANDIKCI
Founder, Chairwoman
Duru YURTSEVER
Co-Founder
Nazlı Eylül ŞEN
General Secretary
Yılmaz Kutlu ONAY
CTO / Chief Technology Officer
Burak KÜÇÜKEL
CFO / Chief Finance Officer
Ceren ÖZGÖREN
COO / Chief Operations Officer
Azra AL
CCO / Chief Communications Officer
Yağmur PADAR
CLO / Chief Legal Officer
Nihan KAFADAR
CDO / Chief Design Officer
İpek ACAR
CSO / Cheif Sustainability Officer
İbrahim ERGİN
Vice Principal, AP Coordinator, Işık Spectrum Founder & Chief Editor
Gizem YÜCEL
Psychological Advisor Expert / Club Teacher for "TILT CLUB @ Isik Nisantasi"
Uras DEMİRCAN
Student President of the Ethics Committee
İbrahim ERGİN
Teacher President of the Ethics Committee
Gültuğ ŞAHİNOĞLU
Teacher Member of the Ethics Committee
Seda ÇOKBERKİT
Teacher Member of the Ethics Committee
Arno ARTİNOĞLU
Teacher Member of the Ethics Committee
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