Organization: Indiana University Kokomo
Email: estopcu@iu.edu
LinkedIN URL: www.linkedin.com/in/esra-topcuoglu-schoen-ph-d-02623345
Other than improving your Zoom Meeting skills, what have you learned (or learned to excel in professionally) since COVID-19 began?
Kept up with the industry strategies to cope with Covid-19 and learned more about webinars and hybrid events.
Who are you outside of work?
A daughter, a big sister, a dog mom, a wife who cares about her loved ones and social relationships. I like to read, travel, and meet with my friends.
Name a silver lining in your own work experience since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
I improved my teaching technologies related skills, teaching online and hybrid.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment to date?
Earning a PhD in hospitality administration, published two papers in peer review academic journals, and had several research recognitions.
What are some of your favorite things about being an MPI member?
Gaining deeper insights into innovations in meeting planning and management, staying current with industry trends, accessing relevant articles and thought leadership, and learning more about key professionals in the field."
When do you plan to go on your next vacation and where do you want to go?
Istanbul, Turkey to visit my family.
What is the greatest place you have ever visited?
Rome, Italy.
Something people don’t know about you.
I speak five languages.
