Our Team
Carla Sydney Stone
President
Ms. Carla Sydney Stone is the new President of the World Trade Center Delaware, where she is responsible for leading the overall organization mission and strategy, performance, Board governance and public representation. She assumes this position having served as Executive Director since October, 2016. Before joining the World Trade Center Delaware, Carla Stone was principal of International Development & Technical Assistance, LLC, a firm that works at the intersection of engineering and public health and human capacity building around the world. Previously, she led international technical assistance programs at Delaware Tech and the University of Delaware. And worked in the energy and financial sectors. Carla Stone is a graduate of Columbia University’s (New York) Henry Krumb School of Mines with a B.S. degree in Mining Engineering, Geophysics Option and M. S. degree in Mining Engineering and Mineral Economics with additional training and certificates in water and wastewater operations, safety and international project management. Ms. Stone was honored by the US Small Business Administration with the “Exporter of the Year Award”, the Government of Romania for her work during the avian influenza outbreaks, and by Cankiri Karatekin University, Turkey. She is Past President of People to People International, Delaware Chapter, and serves on the International Council of Delaware. She served on the organizing committee of the NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme supported “Benchmarking Telemedicine: Improving Health Security in the Balkans and is the editor of the recently published book of the same name.
President
Ms. Carla Sydney Stone is the new President of the World Trade Center Delaware, where she is responsible for leading the overall organization mission and strategy, performance, Board governance and public representation. She assumes this position having served as Executive Director since October, 2016. Before joining the World Trade Center Delaware, Carla Stone was principal of International Development & Technical Assistance, LLC, a firm that works at the intersection of engineering and public health and human capacity building around the world. Previously, she led international technical assistance programs at Delaware Tech and the University of Delaware. And worked in the energy and financial sectors. Carla Stone is a graduate of Columbia University’s (New York) Henry Krumb School of Mines with a B.S. degree in Mining Engineering, Geophysics Option and M. S. degree in Mining Engineering and Mineral Economics with additional training and certificates in water and wastewater operations, safety and international project management. Ms. Stone was honored by the US Small Business Administration with the “Exporter of the Year Award”, the Government of Romania for her work during the avian influenza outbreaks, and by Cankiri Karatekin University, Turkey. She is Past President of People to People International, Delaware Chapter, and serves on the International Council of Delaware. She served on the organizing committee of the NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme supported “Benchmarking Telemedicine: Improving Health Security in the Balkans and is the editor of the recently published book of the same name.
Nesrin Cakiroglu
Director of Operations & Training
Ms. Nesrin Cakiroglu oversees day to day operations of the organization, facilitates trade and identification of potential trade partnerships between Delaware-based and international companies. She is also responsible for designing and conducting training and development programs for staff and interns in the areas of communications, marketing and trade information research to improve individual and organizational performance.
Ms. Cakiroglu’s other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Ms. Cakiroglu is originally from Turkey having graduated from Wilmington University in 2012 with a master’s degree in Human Resources Management (Master of Science in Management), and another in Marketing Management (2013). Additionally, Ms. Cakiroglu completed her MBA degree at Wilmington University / College of Business in January 2019.
Ms. Cakiroglu has been in the USA for more than 15 years which has given her the opportunity to compare both American & Turkish work environments.
Director of Operations & Training
Ms. Nesrin Cakiroglu oversees day to day operations of the organization, facilitates trade and identification of potential trade partnerships between Delaware-based and international companies. She is also responsible for designing and conducting training and development programs for staff and interns in the areas of communications, marketing and trade information research to improve individual and organizational performance.
Ms. Cakiroglu’s other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Obtain, organize, and develop training procedure manuals and materials
- Develop marketing materials to increase organizational performance
- Monitor training budget
- Prepare intern work schedules
Ms. Cakiroglu is originally from Turkey having graduated from Wilmington University in 2012 with a master’s degree in Human Resources Management (Master of Science in Management), and another in Marketing Management (2013). Additionally, Ms. Cakiroglu completed her MBA degree at Wilmington University / College of Business in January 2019.
Ms. Cakiroglu has been in the USA for more than 15 years which has given her the opportunity to compare both American & Turkish work environments.
interns
Sooyoung Lee
Research & Trade Information Intern
Sooyoung is a dynamic Research & Trade Information Intern at the World Trade Center Delaware, where she commenced her role on April 29th, 2024. Her fervor lies in constructing robust frameworks for companies to expand internationally. With a keen interest in dissecting industries and markets, she excels in deriving actionable insights that drive tangible results.
Expected to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies in August 2025, Sooyoung's academic journey has been marked by leadership roles, notably as the president of her university’s student business consulting academy. During her tenure, she collaborated with various organizations such as the Korea Scholarship Foundation, securing contracts and devising effective business strategies alongside her academy peers. Noteworthy accolades include victories in prestigious marketing and advertising competitions, including the Government Advertising Competition, Local Currency Activation Strategy Contest, and BNK Small Business Supporter initiative. In these endeavors, Sooyoung demonstrated adeptness in market analysis and tailored strategic planning.
Having broadened her horizons as an exchange student in Malta in 2021, Sooyoung embodies the philosophy that "life is a journey." She approaches challenges with an unwavering zest for life, finding joy in activities ranging from surfing and skiing to running, hiking, and yoga. An aficionado of Paul Gauguin's art and the music of Red-Hot Chili Peppers, she infuses her work and personal life with integrity and passion, embodying a commitment to excellence in all endeavors.
Research & Trade Information Intern
Sooyoung is a dynamic Research & Trade Information Intern at the World Trade Center Delaware, where she commenced her role on April 29th, 2024. Her fervor lies in constructing robust frameworks for companies to expand internationally. With a keen interest in dissecting industries and markets, she excels in deriving actionable insights that drive tangible results.
Expected to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies in August 2025, Sooyoung's academic journey has been marked by leadership roles, notably as the president of her university’s student business consulting academy. During her tenure, she collaborated with various organizations such as the Korea Scholarship Foundation, securing contracts and devising effective business strategies alongside her academy peers. Noteworthy accolades include victories in prestigious marketing and advertising competitions, including the Government Advertising Competition, Local Currency Activation Strategy Contest, and BNK Small Business Supporter initiative. In these endeavors, Sooyoung demonstrated adeptness in market analysis and tailored strategic planning.
Having broadened her horizons as an exchange student in Malta in 2021, Sooyoung embodies the philosophy that "life is a journey." She approaches challenges with an unwavering zest for life, finding joy in activities ranging from surfing and skiing to running, hiking, and yoga. An aficionado of Paul Gauguin's art and the music of Red-Hot Chili Peppers, she infuses her work and personal life with integrity and passion, embodying a commitment to excellence in all endeavors.
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