Ulku Rowe is a technology executive and passionate advocate for cultural exchange, who has embarked on a new journey as the co-founder of the Turkish American Orchestra. The Turkish American Orchestra embodies Ulku’s vision—a groundbreaking symphonic orchestra showcasing Turkish music from Western classical, to Turkish classical to pop, film, jaz and even rap. With a rich background spanning the tech industry, finance, and nonprofit leadership, Ulku brings a unique perspective and a wealth of experience to this innovative ensemble.

Ulku's professional journey is marked by her trailblazing roles in the technology world, where she has served as a high-ranking tech executive at Google, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Bank of America. Her expertise in cutting-edge technologies like cloud, artificial intelligence and data analytics has driven significant innovation in the industry.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ulku made headlines by winning a significant pay equity and gender discrimination case against a major tech giant, establishing her as a leading voice in social justice and gender equality on the global stage.

Ulku's impact extends beyond the tech industry into cultural and community leadership. She currently serves on the boards of Turkish Philanthropy Funds, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Engineering, and University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering. She has also served on the Fulbright Association Board of Directors, The Federal Reserve Bank of New York Fintech Advisory Group, and the CapitalG Board of Advisors.

Ulku holds an MS degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a BS degree in Computer Engineering from Bogazici University in Istanbul.