About Us
The Turkish American National Steering Committee (TASC) is a prominent organization dedicated to promoting and amplifying a unified Turkish American voice across the United States. Established to represent and empower the Turkish American community, TASC serves as a bridge between cultures, fostering understanding, advocacy, and active participation in civic and cultural life.
Our Mission
TASC’s mission is to promote and amplify a unified Turkish American voice. We strive to:
Unite the Turkish American community under shared values and goals.
Advocate for the interests and contributions of Turkish Americans at local, state, and national levels.
Strengthen ties between the United States and Turkey through dialogue, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding.
Inspire active engagement in democratic processes and civic initiatives.
What We Do
TASC is committed to empowering the Turkish American community by providing resources, platforms, and opportunities for growth and representation. Our core activities include:
Hosting cultural events, educational seminars, and leadership programs.
Engaging with policymakers and organizations to amplify Turkish American perspectives.
Supporting initiatives that address issues such as discrimination, diversity, and inclusion.
Celebrating and promoting Turkish heritage, values, and achievements.
Why TASC Matters
A unified voice is essential for progress and representation. TASC works tirelessly to ensure that the Turkish American community is heard, valued, and empowered. By promoting unity and collaboration, we are building a stronger, more inclusive future for Turkish Americans and contributing to the multicultural fabric of the United States.
Together, we amplify the power of one voice. Join us in shaping a brighter future!
ACTIVITIES AND NEWS
TASC President Seyit Şahin and Delegation Participate in TABA-AmCham Meeting
TASC President Seyit Şahin and his delegation participated in the TABA-AmCham meeting hosted by Doruk Malhan to strengt...
TASC Florida Representative Mehmet Yasar Ulutaş Contributes to COSMOS Event
TASC Florida Representative Mehmet Yasar Ulutaş, also a board member of COSMOS (Coalition of South Florida Muslim Organ...
TASC Meets with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at Türkevi
The Turkish American National Steering Committee (TASC) held an extensive meeting with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at T...
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır Meets Turkish-American Diaspora in Orlando
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, in a historic evening organized by TASC, met with the Turkish-A...
TASC Witnesses National Pride as Alper Gezeravcı is Sent to the International Space Station (ISS)
Under the leadership of TASC, the Turkish-American community witnessed the national pride of Alper Gezeravcı being sent...
TASC Leaders Meet with Youth and Sports Minister Dr. Osman Aşkın Bak
TASC Co-Chair Melih Bektas and Vice President Gökhan Doğan held a meeting with Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Osman ...
TASC Connecticut Representative Nejdet Zafer Saydam Discusses Collaborative Projects with Yale University Faculty and Students
TASC Connecticut Representative Nejdet Zafer Saydam discussed collaborative projects with the faculty and students of Ya...
TASC Co-Chair Dr. Halil Mutlu Meets with Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and Deputy Minister Yavuz Selim Kıran in Ankara
Dr. Halil Mutlu, Co-Chair of TASC, held a productive meeting with Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and Deputy Minis...
TASC Turkish Republics Representative M. Sami Görgülü Attends Crimea Tatar Deportation and Genocide Memorial Day Event
On the 18th of May, marking the 1944 deportation of 230,000 Crimean Tatars by Stalin’s regime, TASC Turkish Republics ...
Ambassador Murat Mercan Meets with Congress Members and Local Officials at TASC Meeting
Ambassador Murat Mercan met with Congress Member Bill Pascrell Jr., New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman John ...
TASC and DATUB Representatives Meet to Discuss the Future of the Turkish Diaspora
Muhammet Sami Görgülü, TASC Representative for Turkish Republics, and Shuhrat Temirov, DATUB Representative for the U...
Cultural Heritage Protection Agreement Signed Between Turkiye and the United States
An important agreement was signed between Turkiye and the United States to protect Turkiye’s rich cultural heritage....
TASC TV and Turkish-American Partnership for Earthquake Victims
In a collaborative effort between TASC TV and the American Turks, a fundraising campaign was launched for the victims of...
Support for the Dream Project
TASC supported the Dream Project, the first Muslim-owned Health and Education Complex in the Pakistani-American communit...
Strengthening Ties with the Community in New Jersey
TASC Board Members and Volunteers continue to strengthen their ties with Turkish and Muslim American communities in vari...
Food Distribution with Congressman Jamaal Bowman
TASC, together with Congressman Jamaal Bowman, organized a food distribution for those in need. During Ramadan, the Turk...
TASC's Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic
TASC provided significant assistance to communities in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. They supported nearly 10,000 ...
TASC President Visits President Ersin Tatar of Northern Cyprus
TASC President Seyit Şahin visited the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar, in Lefkoşa....
TASC Board Visits UN Ambassador Ahmet Yıldız
TASC President Seyit Şahin and board members İsrafil Demir and Nevin Bakır visited Turkey’s Permanent Representativ...
TASC Visits Deputy Minister of Trade Mustafa Tuzcu
As TASC, we visited Deputy Minister of Trade Mustafa Tuzcu. The meeting included a detailed briefing on diaspora and civ...
TASC Co-Chairs Meet with Turkey Maarif Foundation USA Director
Co-Chairs Seyit Şahin and Melih Bektaş, along with Vice President Gökhan Doğan, met with Ahmet Celal Özdemir, Direc...
TASC Leaders Meet with Congressman Pete Sessions
A group from the Turkish-American community and TASC leaders met with Congressman Pete Sessions on Capitol Hill. The mee...
TASC Director for Turkic States Visits Uzbekistan’s Ambassador
TASC Director for Turkic States Muhammet Sami Görgülü, DATUB USA Representative Shuhrat Temirov, Mehmet Tavan, and Er...
TASC Visits Azerbaijan Diaspora Committee
As TASC, we visited the Azerbaijan Diaspora Committee. During this fruitful meeting, we emphasized the importance of uni...
TASC Board Members Meet Former Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım
TASC Board Members and Representatives met with Former Speaker of Parliament and Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım at th...
TASC Co-Chair Melih Bektaş Meets Boston Consul General Ceylan Özen Erişen
TASC Co-Chair Melih Bektaş met with Boston Consul General Ceylan Özen Erişen to share information about TASC’s acti...
TASC Co-Chair İsrafil Demir Visits Turkey Maarif Foundation USA Director
TASC Co-Chair İsrafil Demir visited Ahmet Celal Özdemir, the newly appointed Director of the Turkey Maarif Foundation ...
TASC Vice President Gökhan Doğan Meets President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
During his visit to Turkey, TASC Vice President Gökhan Doğan met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The meeting inv...
TASC Vice President and TASC TV General Editor Gökhan Doğan Visits Yunus Emre Institute President Şeref Ateş
TASC Vice President and TASC TV General Editor Gökhan Doğan visited Yunus Emre Institute President Şeref Ateş in Ank...
TASC Co-Chair Dr. Halil Mutlu and Representatives Meet Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Dr. Serdar Çam
TASC Co-Chair Dr. Halil Mutlu and TASC representatives visited Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Dr. Serdar Çam in...
TASC General Editor Gökhan Doğan and News Director Canan Arslan Visit Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Dr. Serdar Çam
TASC General Editor Gökhan Doğan and News and Program Director Canan Arslan visited Deputy Minister of Culture and Tou...
TASC Co-Chair and Board Members Hold Productive Meetings in New York
TASC Co-Chair Dr. Halil Mutlu, TASC Vice President İsrafil Demir, TASC Media Director Gökhan Doğan, New York Consul G...
TASC Representatives Pay Condolence Visit to Azerbaijani Brothers
TASC New York Representative Nevzat Tuncel and Turkic Republics Representative M. Sami Görgülü paid a condolence visi...
TASC Representatives Meet with Congresswoman Yvette Clarke
TASC Brooklyn Representative Nevzat Tuncel, TASC Queens Representative Burak Firik, and Turkish-American voters met with...
TASC Delegation Visits New York Consul General Reyhan Özgür
The Co-Chair of the Turkish American Steering Committee, along with Board Members and Regional Representatives, visited ...
The Vice President of TASC Visits Deputy Foreign Minister Yavuz Selim Kıran
The Vice President of TASC visited Deputy Foreign Minister Yavuz Selim Kıran in his office. The meeting included consul...
The Vice President of TASC Visits Ambassador Ibrahim Kalin
The Vice President of TASC visited Presidential Spokesperson and Ambassador Ibrahim Kalın in his office. During the m...


