Dr. Nuşin Van Winkle earned her medical degree from Dokuz Eylul University in Izmir, Turkey, and has over 25 years of experience teaching medical courses in higher education. Passionate about lifelong learning and student success, she is recognized for her innovation and mentorship and is dedicated to inclusive and engaging education, particularly in online and blended learning.
Before transitioning to academia, Dr. Van Winkle worked as a Product Manager at Santa Pharma Pharmaceuticals, leading marketing strategies and conducting research in medical literature. She also served as Chief of the Medical Department at Marm Medical Assistance, where she organized and executed urgent medical repatriations, cost analysis, and resource allocation.
Beyond academia, she serves as the Co-President of TAVPA, as well as the Dallas BTF Circle, and as the Dallas Coordinator for Turks Without Borders, which connects Turkish American students with high school students in Turkey to teach English. She also mentors young women in STEM through initiatives like HerWorld and participates as a Science Fair Judge. Deeply connected to her home region of Hatay, she is actively involved in fundraising efforts to support Turkish students who are disadvantaged by the recent earthquake.