Mark Gjonaj
The New York State Assemblyman found inspiration in his hardworking immigrant parents and now prioritizes increasing employment and improving the small business climate for the 125,000 Bronx constituents he represents. Mark Gjonaj was born in December, 1968—the firstborn child of...
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...
Enver Gjokaj
From theater student to bigscreen star, Gjokaj, the Albanian American actor, continues to build a superb film and TV resume. Enver Gjokaj never intended to be an actor. Born and raised in California to a family who immigrated from Dinosha,...
Minella Gjoka
The founder of Energy Choice, a company focused on finding new ways to generate and distribute energy, Gjoka has dedicated his work to developing strategies to cope with climate change. Minella Gjoka has worked in the energy industry for the...