Bülent Ender, M.D. has been part of the Bridge to Türkiye Fund since its inception and was appointed President of the Board of Directors in July 2025. A longtime resident of North Carolina’s Triangle region, he is a founding member of BTF and continues to oversee the organization’s Endowment Fund, which was established through charitable contributions by the board.

Born in Türkiye and raised in the Washington D.C. area, Bülent pursued his education in Richmond, Baltimore, and Houston before settling in Raleigh in 1993. After more than 30 years in medical practice, he retired in 2021 to focus on family, health, learning, and community service.

Bülent remains an engaged member of the Turkish-American community and is committed to fostering sustainable impact through philanthropy. He lives in Raleigh with his wife, Deniz, and enjoys pickleball, cycling, swimming, and traveling.

E-Mail : bulent@bridgetoturkiye.org