Our Team
Carla Sydney Stone
President
cstone@wtcde.com
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
cstone@wtcde.com
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
nesrin@wtcde.com
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 14 years which has given her the opportunity to compare both American & Turkish work environments.
Director of Operations & Training
nesrin@wtcde.com
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 14 years which has given her the opportunity to compare both American & Turkish work environments.
Latisha Bracy
PR / Communications
latisha@wtcde.com
Latisha is a seasoned government and community relations professional with over two decades of experience in the public and private sector. Before launching her own public relations, public affairs and project management consulting firm in 2019, she was Senior Public Affairs Specialist at a global company where she managed U.S. local government and media relations. Previously she spent over 15 years working in the campaign and governmental offices for several United States Senators leading nonprofit, business and community outreach for their offices.
Tish thrives on helping women develop their strengths, identify their passion, and purpose and expand their influence. She is a firm believer that no matter if you are 25 or 65 it is never too late to reclaim your life, reinvent yourself and go for your dreams.
In addition to her consulting firm, Tish also serves as adjunct faculty in Wilmington University’s School of Business. She has been actively serving her community with the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women and the Delta Outreach and Education Center. She is a TEDx Speaker, a 2014 graduate of Leadership Delaware and a 2017 Mandela Reciprocal Exchange Fellow where she traveled to the University of Botswana to teach a 3-day women in politics workshop. She is a graduate of both Delaware State University and Wilmington University.
PR / Communications
latisha@wtcde.com
Latisha is a seasoned government and community relations professional with over two decades of experience in the public and private sector. Before launching her own public relations, public affairs and project management consulting firm in 2019, she was Senior Public Affairs Specialist at a global company where she managed U.S. local government and media relations. Previously she spent over 15 years working in the campaign and governmental offices for several United States Senators leading nonprofit, business and community outreach for their offices.
Tish thrives on helping women develop their strengths, identify their passion, and purpose and expand their influence. She is a firm believer that no matter if you are 25 or 65 it is never too late to reclaim your life, reinvent yourself and go for your dreams.
In addition to her consulting firm, Tish also serves as adjunct faculty in Wilmington University’s School of Business. She has been actively serving her community with the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women and the Delta Outreach and Education Center. She is a TEDx Speaker, a 2014 graduate of Leadership Delaware and a 2017 Mandela Reciprocal Exchange Fellow where she traveled to the University of Botswana to teach a 3-day women in politics workshop. She is a graduate of both Delaware State University and Wilmington University.
Dinette Rivera
Senior Business Consultant
drivera@wtcde.com
Dinette Rivera joined the World Trade Center Delaware in 2019 as Senior Business Consultant. As Senior Business Consultant Dinette provides business consulting services to World Trade Center Delaware members and non-members. Dinette brings 30 years’ experience in business management and consulting . Dinette is a subject-matter expert on the implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in Business and Leadership Development.
Dinette is a University of Delaware Customized Learning Solutions Instructor, training hundreds of Financial Coaches for the State of Delaware’s Stand by Me Financial Coaching Program.
With support of the University of Delaware Center for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship, she’s authored a publication on her Opportunity Training™ work, an Evidence-Based Practice Program.
Dinette has lived on two continents, two islands and sixteen cities. She’s traveled Europe, Canada, North America and Central America. A freedom seeker, Dinette spends her free time traveling, hiking, enjoying family, friends and savoring life. How she gives back is through her work with some of the most disadvantaged populations.
Senior Business Consultant
drivera@wtcde.com
Dinette Rivera joined the World Trade Center Delaware in 2019 as Senior Business Consultant. As Senior Business Consultant Dinette provides business consulting services to World Trade Center Delaware members and non-members. Dinette brings 30 years’ experience in business management and consulting . Dinette is a subject-matter expert on the implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in Business and Leadership Development.
Dinette is a University of Delaware Customized Learning Solutions Instructor, training hundreds of Financial Coaches for the State of Delaware’s Stand by Me Financial Coaching Program.
With support of the University of Delaware Center for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship, she’s authored a publication on her Opportunity Training™ work, an Evidence-Based Practice Program.
Dinette has lived on two continents, two islands and sixteen cities. She’s traveled Europe, Canada, North America and Central America. A freedom seeker, Dinette spends her free time traveling, hiking, enjoying family, friends and savoring life. How she gives back is through her work with some of the most disadvantaged populations.
interns
Hanwool Jang
Research & Trade Information Intern
hanwool@wtcde.com
Hanwool Jang is from the Republic of Korea. She joined World Trade Center Delaware on November 14, 2022, as a Research & Trade Information intern. Hanwool worked for 5 years before and during her times at university in a trading company. She was responsible for overseas sales and purchases and gained real world international business knowledge. A graduate of Soongsil University in Seoul, Korea, she received her bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Commerce in International Trade in August 2022. Hanwool received scholarships for academic excellence for five semesters. While at university, she participated in International Trade Competitions in Singapore in 2017. Her team succeeded in selling out all of their items. She studied in Germany as an exchange student for a semester in 2021. From this experience, she desired to learn more about global business in an international setting.
Hanwool loves traveling to explore different cultures. She has traveled not only in Germany but also Italy, France, Austria, Thailand, Hongkong, and many other countries. She learned adaptability and independence by traveling to various countries and through new experiences. Hanwool likes to watch football, baseball, and basketball games. Travel and gaining new experiences are what drives her.
Research & Trade Information Intern
hanwool@wtcde.com
Hanwool Jang is from the Republic of Korea. She joined World Trade Center Delaware on November 14, 2022, as a Research & Trade Information intern. Hanwool worked for 5 years before and during her times at university in a trading company. She was responsible for overseas sales and purchases and gained real world international business knowledge. A graduate of Soongsil University in Seoul, Korea, she received her bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Commerce in International Trade in August 2022. Hanwool received scholarships for academic excellence for five semesters. While at university, she participated in International Trade Competitions in Singapore in 2017. Her team succeeded in selling out all of their items. She studied in Germany as an exchange student for a semester in 2021. From this experience, she desired to learn more about global business in an international setting.
Hanwool loves traveling to explore different cultures. She has traveled not only in Germany but also Italy, France, Austria, Thailand, Hongkong, and many other countries. She learned adaptability and independence by traveling to various countries and through new experiences. Hanwool likes to watch football, baseball, and basketball games. Travel and gaining new experiences are what drives her.
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