ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Mahmut & Filiz Yezgi, my parents, for their unconditional love. 
Francine & Eric Chittenden, my parents-in-law, for their ongoing encouragement. 

Ibrahim Betil, the founder and chairman of CVF, for his dedication and mentorship. 
Yusuf Guvenc, the executive director of CVF, for his collaborative partnership.  
Kathleen Fletcher, my program director, for her flexibility and continuous support. 
Janice Pettey, my client project advisor, for her unwavering trust in my abilities. 
Denise Gammal, my former thesis advisor, for her empowering recommendations. 
Kevin Rafter, my former second reader, for his detail-oriented evaluations. 
All participants in the study, for their precious and generous feedback. 

Joanne Curme, my friend, for her last minute edits. 
Bahadir Yezgi, my brother, for his creative contribution and graphic designs. 
Kristof Richmond, my graduate friend, for being my accountability partner.
Mark Gissler, my business colleague, for taking good care of my clients. 
Joe Stumpf, my business coach, for his continual inspiration and call for action. 
Jess Wible, my manager, for his patience and understanding. 
Sema Basol, my friend, for her ability to listen. 
Rebecca Smith, my friend, for her compassion.
Viky & Kara, my cats, for their capacity to be cute and adorable distractions.