Goksel Menek was born in Istanbul in January 1998 into a middle-class family. He graduated from Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Science School and was admitted to Marmara Medical School, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2022. Currently, he is working as a physician in Turkiye.
Throughout his medical career and mandatory military service, he interacted with various high-profile officials and colleagues. He became actively involved in healthcare unions, civil society, and think-tank organizations. His curiosity and ability to form connections led to friendships with prominent public servants and established ties with members of Türkiye’s ruling party. These relationships enable him to assess and interpret regional developments with unique insight and accuracy.