Deha Kilickaya

Deha Kilickaya '26 is from Istanbul, Turkey and graduated from Sev American College with an Academic High Honors award. In high school, Deha served as school vice president, two years as class president, and was president of the Model UN club and conference. He also founded the Leadership & Entrepreneurship Club and the Diversity & GSA club, the first LGBTQ+ high school club in Turkey. He was president of his school's Business Conference, founded regional tutoring programs, and tutored in English, Turkish and social sciences. At Dartmouth, he is an Ofer scholar, a member of the Government Pre-Professional Society (POLIS), and Turkish Student Association. He is also a leader-in-training in DOC's subclub Cabin and Trail. He plans to double major in Religion and Government combined with Economics and Philosophy, with a minor in Public Policy. After graduation, he plans to attend law school and pursue a career in the judicial branch of government.