Our Team
Carla Sydney Stone
President
Carla Sydney Stone is the President of the World Trade Center Delaware. Her career spans 30+ years on every content except Antarctica. She worked with Government Ministers, legislators, academicians, and NGO leaders to create institutional infrastructure to support improvements in human capacity building, health, and the environment, as a project manager and implementer for USAID, USDA, and USTDA among other agencies and she was honored by the US Small Business Administration as “Exporter of the Year (Delaware).”
Prior to joining WTC Delaware, Ms. Stone was an organizer of the NATO Science for Peace and Security Program “Benchmarking Telemedicine: Improving Health Security in the Balkans,” and is editor of the book by same name, published by NATO, IOS Press, in October 2017.
As president of WTC Delaware, she works with numerous US Government and international bodies including the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for which World Trade Center Delaware was named REPP Member of the Year 2023 and for which she served as a Member of the Small Business Advisory Council and the Council on Advancing Women in Business. The WTC Delaware is designated an International Trade Administration Strategic Partner, and she is a Member of the Mid-Atlantic District Export Council and the World Bank Group Private Sector Liaison Officer Network.
She was awarded an Honorary Doctor Degree by the University of Agronomical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Romania, and Gold Medal of Honor, and a special Commendation for her work in that country during the Avian Influenza outbreaks.
Ms. Stone is author or editor of more than 40 books and technical papers on the subjects of currency convertibility, international trade, telemedicine, mining, and environmental regulation. She 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. She has additional certifications in Project Management for Development, wastewater and water operations, and OSHA.
President
Carla Sydney Stone is the President of the World Trade Center Delaware. Her career spans 30+ years on every content except Antarctica. She worked with Government Ministers, legislators, academicians, and NGO leaders to create institutional infrastructure to support improvements in human capacity building, health, and the environment, as a project manager and implementer for USAID, USDA, and USTDA among other agencies and she was honored by the US Small Business Administration as “Exporter of the Year (Delaware).”
Prior to joining WTC Delaware, Ms. Stone was an organizer of the NATO Science for Peace and Security Program “Benchmarking Telemedicine: Improving Health Security in the Balkans,” and is editor of the book by same name, published by NATO, IOS Press, in October 2017.
As president of WTC Delaware, she works with numerous US Government and international bodies including the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for which World Trade Center Delaware was named REPP Member of the Year 2023 and for which she served as a Member of the Small Business Advisory Council and the Council on Advancing Women in Business. The WTC Delaware is designated an International Trade Administration Strategic Partner, and she is a Member of the Mid-Atlantic District Export Council and the World Bank Group Private Sector Liaison Officer Network.
She was awarded an Honorary Doctor Degree by the University of Agronomical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Romania, and Gold Medal of Honor, and a special Commendation for her work in that country during the Avian Influenza outbreaks.
Ms. Stone is author or editor of more than 40 books and technical papers on the subjects of currency convertibility, international trade, telemedicine, mining, and environmental regulation. She 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. She has additional certifications in Project Management for Development, wastewater and water operations, and OSHA.
Nesrin Cakiroglu
Director of Operations & Training
Ms. Nesrin Cakiroglu oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization and plays a key role in facilitating trade and identifying potential partnerships between Delaware-based and international companies. She is also responsible for designing and implementing training and development programs for staff and interns, with a focus on communications, marketing, and trade information research to enhance both individual and organizational performance.
Ms. Cakiroglu’s additional responsibilities include:
Ms. Cakiroglu earned her master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Wilmington University in 2012, followed by another in Marketing Management in 2013. She also completed her MBA at Wilmington University's College of Business in January 2019.
With over 15 years of experience in the U.S., Ms. Cakiroglu brings a diverse perspective to her work, allowing her to effectively compare and adapt to different business environments.
Director of Operations & Training
Ms. Nesrin Cakiroglu oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization and plays a key role in facilitating trade and identifying potential partnerships between Delaware-based and international companies. She is also responsible for designing and implementing training and development programs for staff and interns, with a focus on communications, marketing, and trade information research to enhance both individual and organizational performance.
Ms. Cakiroglu’s additional responsibilities include:
- Developing and organizing training procedure manuals and materials
- Creating marketing materials to boost organizational performance
- Monitoring the training budget
- Preparing work schedules for interns
Ms. Cakiroglu earned her master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Wilmington University in 2012, followed by another in Marketing Management in 2013. She also completed her MBA at Wilmington University's College of Business in January 2019.
With over 15 years of experience in the U.S., Ms. Cakiroglu brings a diverse perspective to her work, allowing her to effectively compare and adapt to different business environments.
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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