Rinora Gojani is the Programmes and Operations Manager at the Balkan Green Foundation. She has an extensive working experience in research, advocacy, capacity building, civic and grassroot level engagement, fundraising, and project management focused on sustainable development, democratization, Western Balkans politics, and EU integration processes. Rinora holds a Master’s Degree in European Politics, with a focus on energy policy, from the University College Dublin. She has a passion for outdoor sports, specifically for cycling, hiking and climbing.

Doruntina Murati Gashi is a Finance Manager for almost four years at BGF. She is responsible for accounting and financial management of the organization. She is also involved in direct financial reporting for multiple donors and managing external audits. Her experiences include bookkeeping, financial reporting, taxation, financial statements and has knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Doruntina holds a Bachelor's Degree in Bank, Finance and Accounting from the University of Prishtina, Faculty of Economics. During her free time, she enjoys walking in nature, cooking and has a passion for interior design.

Fjolla Qorri is a Reseacher at Balkan Green Foundation. Fjolla holds double Bachelor's degrees in Public Policy and Management from RIT Kosovo and in French Language and Literature from the University of Prishtina. 

She has two years of experience in the public sector and has been engaged as a researcher in various national and local electoral campaigns that advocated for greener policies. Fjolla authored and published her thesis on “The psychology behind voting behavior in Kosovo”. Her passions include behavioral science, chess, and learning new languages.

Shkëmb is a Project Coordinator at Balkan Green Foundation. He has more than a decade of experience working in socio-related fields including research, migration returnee facilitation, youth career orientation, critical thinking, media literacy, advocacy and social entrepreneurship. In addition, Shkëmb holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Prishtina.

Shkëmb is fundamentally passionate about learning as he believes that positive community changes are made possible by knowledge and sustaining growth in daily life. He applies this approach to his work and passions, which includes reading, sports, movies and video games. 

Lirika Raça works in the position of Project Assistant within BGF. She completed internships at the Initiative for Agricultural Development of Kosovo (IADK) and later also at the Kurt Weiss Greenhouses Inc. in Center Moriches, New York. Lirika has also been involved in volunteering work both inside and outside of Kosovo and has attended numerous training in the field of environment, climate change, conflict transformation, ecotourism, nature conservation, and internet governance. Lirika holds an AP and BA double degree in Environmental and Agricultural Management from University College Lillebaelt and International Business College Mitrovica. She is a dedicated environmentalist and enjoys reading, movies, and nature-related sports like hiking, climbing, and cycling.

Egzona Aruqaj is a Communication Officer at Balkan Green Foundation.  She has three years of work experience in the field of Marketing and Non-Governmental Organizations, mostly focused on the improvement of the education system in Kosovo. In addition to that, she has been involved in volunteer work and attended numerous training about critical thinking, media literacy, digital marketing, and the empowerment of marginalized communities.  Egzona holds a Bachelor’s degree in the field of  Sociology from the University of Prishtina. On the passionate front, she loves meeting new people, the floral world, animals, art and video games. 

Alban Bytyqi holds the position of IT Officer at Balkan Green Foundation. He has more than 14 years of experience in the field of Informatics and Technology, specifically in projects covering software developments.

Alban completed his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at the University of Prishtina, and is CCNA certified by the Cisco Certified Network Associate. From the passion side, he likes cycling and hiking in nature.