Mr. Senol follows international human rights activity and prepares draft resolutions on developments that may affect Turkey’s national security. Mr. Senol has previously held other influential positions, including editor at the Directorate General of Press and Information, mayor and governor. He would like to spend his Humphrey Year investigating nonprofit organizations and civic initiatives in the United States.

Mr. Senol has advanced degrees in public administration and public relations from the Institute of Public Administration for Turkey and the Middle East.