Alev Wieland has Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from University of Cincinnati, OH. Worked for Balcan Engineering at Proctor of Gamble as Project Engineer for 7 years. She retired from PepsiCo, Inc-AMEA Capability Director in 2012.
Alev has extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing, Lean Product Life Cycle Management, Equipment and Processes Development. Project Management, Construction Management, Food Manufacturing, Paper Converting, Cosmetics and Laundry Soap Industries. She has a solid understanding of Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations Processes.
Alev is the CEO of Manufacturing Excellence Technical Services and Alev Cosmetics.
Alev has been serving as the President-Elect of ATAA since May 2024. She served on the ATAA Board of Directors as the Southwest Region Vice President from 2020 to 2024 and as First Vice President from October 2023 to May 2024. Alev also serves as the co-Chair of the ATAA UN Relations Committee and Chair of the ATAA Newsletter Committee.
Alev is a hands-on crafts person. She is expert in stained glass making, woodworking, crocheting, needlepoint, paper art and sewing, and currently serves as a Trustee of the Turkish American Visual and Performing Arts (TAVPA) organization.
She also is the Secretary General and NGO Relations Director Contemporary Education Foundation (COEDFO) since 2013, has been responsible for organizational communication, meetings management, documentation, website management. As an active member of the Turkish American Association of Northern Texas (TURANT), Alev serves as a Trustee since 2022.
Since 2008, Alev has taken an active role at her local Main Street Organization and International Community, helping with organizations of the major festivals that are proven to become the key events that provide income to the city. She served as President of Cincinnati Turkish American Association (CTAA) from 1994 to 1996.