Simge is a Research Associate at the North American Cultural Diplomacy Initiative (NACDI).  She is also the Director of the Museum of Health Care at Kingston and Course Director at the Ontario Museum Association. She holds a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies from Queen’s University and an MA in Museum Studies from University College London. Her research interests include critical museology, global studies, cultural diplomacy, and social justice studies. As a museum professional with over 13 years of experience, she spearheads initiatives focused on community engagement, cultural access, and accessibility.  Throughout her professional career, Simge has led projects in the areas of accessibility, audience engagement, exhibit development, communication, and marketing. She previously worked as a Curator at the Istanbul Museum of Science and Industry and as an Education Coordinator at the Elgiz Museum of Contemporary Art. Her collaborative projects with the University of Western Ontario, Queen's University, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, UCL Institute of Archaeology, and the Science Museum London are just a few examples of the international academic work she has undertaken in the areas of museums, cultural relations, and heritage since 2011.