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Cyprus International University
Lefkosia, Lefkosia, via Mersin 10
Cyprus

Aysen Djemal

Aysen Sedat Djemal Ulucay started in the industry when she was 8 years old with drama, singing, dancing, and modeling at the famous Sylvia Young Theatre School/Agency. By the time she was a teenager, she had been in various ads and television programs such as Pepsi-Cola and EastEnders. In addition, she also performed at various concerts at the prince’s trust. She then joined the Central School of Speech and Drama, and featured as a dancer in the West End musical “Rent.” As an actress, she also performed in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She then set up her own drama company Happy Moon Productions and put on shows on various issues. The shows raised awareness on the environment, identity, and sustainability. She has performed at venues such as Jackson Lane and Millfield Theatre. She then qualified as a drama teacher, which she still does today. She is currently the Head of Drama at a girls secondary school She has continued with her acting career and has been in two feature films in the USA and will be a lead in a feature film next year. She currently does modeling; her career as a model started as a hand model at 17, and she became the hands of a campaign for Tina Maria. She then moved into petite modeling. This has enabled her to do catwalk and commercial modeling. She has been involved in numerous ad campaigns, and has been the face for the travel company Cyprus Paradise, and furniture companies such as Bellona London, Inspire Hair, and Beauty Salons in London, and various products including Ask Perfume. Her modeling shoots have taken her to Dubai, Turkey, and Cyprus, and she is based and living in London. She has worked with various designers including Chalayan, Vivienne Westwood, Aslanturk, Shadiye Bridal, Seraulgerldn, Shanneneghbali, gagachinfashionmovements, Zeynep Kartal, thelittlereddress, Fashion Trends by Riz LTD, Zeynep Tosun, and many more. Since September 2018, she has been working at EuroGenc TV and BRT, firstly delivering the news and weather and then having her own interview program. In her latest printed press, she interviews various, politicians, celebrities, artists, singers, models, directors, designers, authors, editors, photographers, and leading individuals in the community. She has covered various live events such as political broadcasts, hosted travel programs, and educational and cultural programs. During COVID-19, she was regularly hosting information programs. She has hosted (showpaired) and presented at many Turkish Cypriot Festivals, which saw over 10,000 people attend. She was the main presenter for the two online festivals which took place in November 2020 and 2021.She hosts at various fashion shows in London and Paris, Milan , New York and Istanbul . She regularly attends IFCO fashion connect in Istanbul where she does various panel talks about fashion and has hosted for SMGlobal in London, Milan, Paris, and New York for many years. She has won the title Mrs. Wow Global 2021, representing North Cyprus and Turkey, and gained an influencer award at the Hilton Hotel and Best Retro-Pinup Model award at the Flame Awards in 2021. She has many projects in the pipeline including a TedTalk. She is the co founder of the Turkish Fashion and Arts festival, and is the fashion producer for our Ist Turkish and Fashion Arts Festival in London. She is the English speaking host and presenter for the evening show .

Ben Chai

Meet Ben, a true rags-to-riches tale. From scraping through college to landing a low-paid admin job, his meals consisted of porridge and cereal. But Ben had a vision: financial freedom by 35. He immersed himself in finance, determined to boost his net worth. Despite many setbacks, Ben achieved his goal. From a corporate role, he transitioned to owning multiple successful ventures. Today, Ben is an entrepreneurial powerhouse. He's scaled businesses across industries like hospitality, tech, and media, hitting 7 to 8 figures. He's not just a business mogul but also a bestselling author, TED speaker, and global performer in dance, TV, theatre and film. Passionate about empowering others, Ben coaches aspiring entrepreneurs. He's been featured on BBC, Sky, and international TV, spreading his wisdom. Benefit from Ben's wealth of experience and insights. Check out his TEDx talks for life-changing advice.

Chimezie Nwabueze

NWABUEZE, CHIMEZIE HARRY Chimezie Nwabueze is an Emotional Intelligence trainer and coach with half a decade of experience in teaching, facilitating, and coaching groups and individuals on the skills for building emotional resilience in life. He is certified with MouldAfrica Training Institute in Emotional Intelligence and Mind Mastery practices. In the last 6 years working with MouldAfrica and, more recently Cankata Consulting in their business operations and their charity projects, he has led teams on projects across Nigeria and Kenya for the mentorship and empowerment of teenagers and has trained and coached over 100 mentors in the process. In his years of experience as a consultant, coach, and trainer, he has honed his skills both as an impactful teacher and a transformational coach. He has coached people across various industries and levels of corporate and institutional relevance. His passion for human capital development, especially the wholesome empowerment of men, borne from lessons from his personal experience, led to his founding of The MAN Academy in 2023 where he has continued to create a safe space for vulnerability and growth for young men. Chimezie believes in lifelong learning and improvement, which has helped him build capacity across industries. He is a Digital Solutions Expert, helping brands and businesses leverage digital tools to maximize efficiency and profit. He is completing a Master's degree program in Management Information Systems at Cyprus International University (CIU), having also studied fields in Managerial Psychology.

Hauwa Bashir

I am Hauwa Bashir, a scholar and an advocate for women's empowerment and community development. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Communications and Media Studies, where I am dedicated to exploring the nuances of how information dissemination influences societal frameworks. My professional and academic journeys showcase my commitment to community service and empowerment efforts. My work extends beyond the academic realm into vibrant advocacy, as I engage in creating and promoting support structures that foster both individual and social advancement. Additionally, I will be addressing the topic “Unlocking Empowerment: Rewriting the Foundation for All” at tedxCIU, where I aim to delve deeper into the crucial role of foundational changes in achieving true empowerment.

Joseph Mulume

Joseph Mulume is a Congolese civil engineering student at Cyprus International University. He has a rich background in the arts, having been an actor with the KIAT Theater Troupe in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 2017 to 2021. In 2022, he founded the CADI Theater Troupe in Cyprus, where he serves as the founder, writer, and director. Additionally, he is the CEO of KM Trading, a business based in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2018. In Cyprus, he is also involved with Agro-MAISHA, a venture he started in 2022.

Roham Negahban

Roham is a dedicated researcher at CIU, specializing in Molecular Biology and Genetics. Beyond his academic pursuits, he is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning. Roham believes that learning is not merely an academic exercise but a lifelong journey of discovery. He encourages individuals to embrace curiosity, challenge assumptions, and explore the vast expanse of human knowledge.