“Beril is one of the unsung heroes of the journalism world; she is meticulous in her research and her ability to translate legalese and make it understandable is a gift. She has been integral to investigations that uncovered money trails and exposed wrongdoing. Beril has a good eye for a story and works both collaboratively and independently across a wide range of genres.“

Martin Adler Prize Jury

I am a multiple award-winning journalist based in New York City. I have written for The Washington Post, The New York Times, and other major outlets over the past decade.

Since 2019, I have focused on investigative journalism. I was part of investigations that were recognized with the New York Press Club Award, The New York Times Publisher’s Award, and the Overseas Press Club Award.

I also co-authored a book about the experiences of women and LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in Turkey.

Born and raised in Turkey, I am fluent in Turkish and English and am currently studying Arabic.