On October 27, 2025, the newly elected Board of Directors of the Robert College Alumni Association (RKMD) came together with Head of School Whitman Shepard, the school’s senior leadership and Trustees at Bizim Tepe—once again reaffirming the deep and enduring connection between the College and its alumni community.
The gathering marked an important moment at the start of the new RKMD term, coming shortly after the launch of the Association’s first Endowment. With a shared sense of responsibility and purpose, participants discussed both current priorities and future opportunities, focusing on how to best serve the long-term interests of Robert College and its alumni.
For 68 years, RKMD has played a vital role in strengthening ties among alumni while supporting the school’s mission. Building on this legacy, the new Board emphasized its commitment to taking concrete, forward-looking steps—guided by collective insight and shared values—to address evolving needs and opportunities.
The Association also reiterated its dedication to transparency and open communication. Throughout the new term, RKMD will continue to share developments with the alumni community in a timely and well-documented manner, staying true to the principles of solidarity and accountability that are central to the RC experience.
Rooted in the strength of its alumni network, the trust of the school, and the mandate given at the General Assembly on October 19, 2025, RKMD enters this new chapter with a clear vision: to sustain and grow a lifelong community built on connection, contribution, and shared purpose.
The board members of the new term are as follows.
President: Arif Akdağ RC 88
Vice President: Ali Sancar RC 86
General Secretary: Ersu Ablak RC 98
Treasurer: Dila Şirin RC 16
Members: Damla Ilıca RC 16, Mert Tanal RC 09, Yaprak Kılıççı RC 89, Önder Dalkıran RC 89, Barış Güner RC 89, Aslı Berkol RC 88, Meltem Kayhan RC 86, Ali Yılmaz RC 85.
