Our Team
Dr. Mary Swenson
President
Mary Swenson, Ph.D., is the President of the World Trade Center Delaware. A seasoned international executive and accomplished entrepreneur, she brings extensive experience in global business, health care innovation, and partnership development.
Dr. Swenson is the Founder and CEO of My Med Choices Inc. and My Smile Choices Inc., global organizations specializing in medical, dental, and wellness tourism. She also served as the founding CEO of GUAVA Healthcare, successfully leading the company to an initial public offering in less than seven years.
Prior to and alongside her leadership at WTC Delaware, Dr. Swenson has built a distinguished career in C‑suite leadership, global entrepreneurship, and venture engagement, working closely with entrepreneurial funders and venture capital partners to scale innovation-driven organizations.
Dr. Swenson is a published author on Women Economic Empowerment & Success and Medical, Dental, and Wellness Tourism in the Post-Pandemic Era and is an internationally recognized keynote speaker. She has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, INC Magazine, and The Women's Journal.
Her honors include the 2021 Enterprising Women of the Year Award, the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Office of the President of the United States and AmeriCorps for volunteer service, the 2023 100 Most Influential Women recognition by KNOW and JPMorgan Chase, and the 2023 Women Elevating Women Courage Award. She also serves on the Harvard University Women's Leadership Board.
President
Mary Swenson, Ph.D., is the President of the World Trade Center Delaware. A seasoned international executive and accomplished entrepreneur, she brings extensive experience in global business, health care innovation, and partnership development.
Dr. Swenson is the Founder and CEO of My Med Choices Inc. and My Smile Choices Inc., global organizations specializing in medical, dental, and wellness tourism. She also served as the founding CEO of GUAVA Healthcare, successfully leading the company to an initial public offering in less than seven years.
Prior to and alongside her leadership at WTC Delaware, Dr. Swenson has built a distinguished career in C‑suite leadership, global entrepreneurship, and venture engagement, working closely with entrepreneurial funders and venture capital partners to scale innovation-driven organizations.
Dr. Swenson is a published author on Women Economic Empowerment & Success and Medical, Dental, and Wellness Tourism in the Post-Pandemic Era and is an internationally recognized keynote speaker. She has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, INC Magazine, and The Women's Journal.
Her honors include the 2021 Enterprising Women of the Year Award, the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Office of the President of the United States and AmeriCorps for volunteer service, the 2023 100 Most Influential Women recognition by KNOW and JPMorgan Chase, and the 2023 Women Elevating Women Courage Award. She also serves on the Harvard University Women's Leadership Board.
Nesrin Cakiroglu
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Ms. Nesrin Cakiroglu serves as Chief Operating Officer at World Trade Center Delaware, providing executive oversight of the organization’s operations and ensuring that strategic priorities are executed effectively. She oversees the organization’s international business programs, cultivating strategic partnerships and executive-level engagement to expand opportunities for Delaware-based companies.
She brings a global perspective and deep expertise in nonprofit management and international trade, strengthening Delaware’s economic connections worldwide and supporting sustainable growth.
Ms. Cakiroglu holds an MBA and graduate degrees in Human Resources Management and Marketing Management from Wilmington University, providing a strong foundation for operational leadership.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Ms. Nesrin Cakiroglu serves as Chief Operating Officer at World Trade Center Delaware, providing executive oversight of the organization’s operations and ensuring that strategic priorities are executed effectively. She oversees the organization’s international business programs, cultivating strategic partnerships and executive-level engagement to expand opportunities for Delaware-based companies.
She brings a global perspective and deep expertise in nonprofit management and international trade, strengthening Delaware’s economic connections worldwide and supporting sustainable growth.
Ms. Cakiroglu holds an MBA and graduate degrees in Human Resources Management and Marketing Management from Wilmington University, providing a strong foundation for operational leadership.
Interns
Brian Dill
Communications Intern
Brian Dill is a new Communications Intern at the World Trade Center Delaware. His responsibilities include event preparation, crafting social media posts, and maintaining relationships with local clients and businesses. He also writes and edits newsletters, updates event information and registrations, and creates notices to members and subscribers to our mailing lists.
Brian graduated from Salisbury University with a B.A. in International Studies and a minor in Marketing. After graduation, he worked with Wilmington University international students and assisted them with the visa application process. Currently, he is a member of the Lerner College of Business and Economics and Executive Mentoring Program at the University of Delaware, where he is completing his M.S. in International Business. After completing his studies, Brian wants to bring his passion for global cultures to develop a professional career in foreign policy and business.
Communications Intern
Brian Dill is a new Communications Intern at the World Trade Center Delaware. His responsibilities include event preparation, crafting social media posts, and maintaining relationships with local clients and businesses. He also writes and edits newsletters, updates event information and registrations, and creates notices to members and subscribers to our mailing lists.
Brian graduated from Salisbury University with a B.A. in International Studies and a minor in Marketing. After graduation, he worked with Wilmington University international students and assisted them with the visa application process. Currently, he is a member of the Lerner College of Business and Economics and Executive Mentoring Program at the University of Delaware, where he is completing his M.S. in International Business. After completing his studies, Brian wants to bring his passion for global cultures to develop a professional career in foreign policy and business.
Juhyuk Kim
Research & Trade Information Intern
Juhyuk Kim is a new Research and Trade Information Intern at the World Trade Center Delaware. His primary focus is conducting research on foreign and domestic market information and researching trade leads. He also assists with member services and performs marketing and administrative tasks as needed.
Juhyuk graduated with a B.A. in International Relations and Korean Law, where he focused on comparative legal systems and global political dynamics. During his studies, he gained experience writing academic analyses, supporting international programs, and assisting with cross-cultural communication projects. He hopes to build a career that connects his passion for international cooperation, legal studies, and economic development working in an environment where he can contribute to meaningful global engagement.
Research & Trade Information Intern
Juhyuk Kim is a new Research and Trade Information Intern at the World Trade Center Delaware. His primary focus is conducting research on foreign and domestic market information and researching trade leads. He also assists with member services and performs marketing and administrative tasks as needed.
Juhyuk graduated with a B.A. in International Relations and Korean Law, where he focused on comparative legal systems and global political dynamics. During his studies, he gained experience writing academic analyses, supporting international programs, and assisting with cross-cultural communication projects. He hopes to build a career that connects his passion for international cooperation, legal studies, and economic development working in an environment where he can contribute to meaningful global engagement.
Want to join our team of interns? Click here for info on how to apply.
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