Maria Cristina Gjomarkaj Verger

The granddaughter of Gjon Marka Gjoni, Kapidan of Mirdita, runs one of New York’s most prestigious event planning companies.

“When you find what you want to do, you will be a star.” Those were the words that Verger’s boss told her when she was gaining experience and preparing for a bright and successful future in the hospitality and event planning industry. She took those words to heart and ran with them, eventually founding one of the best and most prestigious event planning companies in New York City.