Jeta Gashi

Jeta Gashi is a Finance Officer at BIRN. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, and Accounting from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Prishtina and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in the same field. Additionally, she is a certified accountant.

With over five years of experience in auditing, accounting, and consultancy, she has developed into a precise and dedicated professional. Jeta is highly skilled in time management and prioritization, making her a reliable contributor to any project.

Her deep knowledge of economics enables her to provide innovative and detail-oriented solutions. She is a person who constantly seeks new challenges and is ready to explore uncharted opportunities. In her free time, she enjoys engaging in activities that challenge her and fill her with positive energy.

Flaka Isufi

Flaka Isufi is a speech and language therapist and holds a master’s degree in Medical Sciences with a specialization in Speech Therapy from Lund University in Sweden.

With over 7 years of experience in civil society organizations, Flaka has worked to raise awareness for people with disabilities and to contribute to enhancing the child protection system in Kosovo.

Her most recent positions include impactful roles at SOS Children Villages Kosovo and NGO Autizmi Flet, where she has been involved in promoting inclusive practices and protecting vulnerable families and children, as well as individuals with disabilities in Kosovo. In her free time, Flaka is passionate about hiking, reading, and occasionally Latin dancing. Recently, she joined the BIRN team as a Project Coordinator.

Arton Hamiti

Arton Hamiti is from Likoc village, Skenderaj municipality. He has finished his primary and secondary education in Skenderaj and currently is studying Mass Communications in Journalism at AAB College in Prishtina.

From 2021 until 2024, Arton worked as a Journalist with ATV. In addition to his professional engagements, he has attended dozens of trainings, mainly in the field of Public Procurement. In his free time, Arton enjoys playing      football.

Dorina Drancolli

Dorina has been working in financial management since 2016, with extensive experience in managing projects funded by various donors within local NGOs.

She holds a degree in Banking, Finance, and Accounting from Iliria College and is also a member and student of the Society of Certified Accountants and Auditors of Kosovo (SCAAK).

In addition to her native Albanian, Dorina is fluent in English and Serbo-Croatian.

In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog and playing basketball.

Laurant Berisha

Laurant is nearing graduation in Criminal Law at the University of Hasan Prishtina.

His passion for human rights has been the primary motivation behind pursuing this field, aiming to contribute to a better future for everyone.

Laurant is part of BIRN’s Legal Office, where he focuses on monitoring court sessions.

Verona Zymberi

Verona joined the BIRN team in July 2023, marking her first experience as a journalist.

She is currently studying in the Department of Journalism at the University of Prishtina.

Her work primarily focuses on local governance, with a particular interest in education, although her reporting also covers other sectors.

Journalism wasn’t her childhood dream but became a passion during her teenage years, which quickly turned into her profession.

Believing in the media’s role in society, she prioritizes fair and ethical reporting in her work.

Rexhep Maloku

Rexhep Maloku joined BIRN in July 2024 as a journalist and translator.

With a journalism career starting in 2007 at KOHA Group (Koha Ditore, KTV, koha.net), he worked as a feature journalist, international news translator and editor, and host of the Cosmo show until May 2023. Between 2009–2013, he taught English in Ferizaj schools, and from 2015–2017, he translated news for dialogplus.ch.

He served as Program Manager at INPO in Ferizaj (June–October 2023) and has been a journalist at Tema and a contributor to Kosovo 2.0 since November 2023.

Rexhep holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Prishtina in AAB College, where he is completing a master’s in Public Administration and Diplomacy.

Passionate about international relations and storytelling, he combines journalism and translation to explore global narratives. Known for quoting García Márquez on journalism and literature, he’s equally unwavering in his Arsenal fandom, despite the team’s long title drought.

Iliria Kajdomqaj

Iliria Kajdomqaj joined the BIRN team in October 2023 as a Project Coordinator.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Prishtina and is completing her master’s studies in European Integration and Public Administration at the same institution.

Her experience is closely tied to initiatives and projects in governmental and non-governmental capacities with an emphasis on transitional justice and dealing with the past.

With a unique name, a positive attitude, and full dedication, Iliria has a passion for reading and poetry. A former basketball player and a loyal Arsenal fan for two decades, she is, in other words, both faithful and patient.

Florinda Kelmendi

Florinda completed her studies in “Media and Communication” at the University for Business and Technology, where she dreamed about becoming a journalist.

In July 2023, she began as an intern at BIRN and soon after became a                junior journalist.

Her focus lies in local governance in the municipalities of the North and South, monitoring court sessions, and reporting on other sectors related to the Mitrovica region.

Florinda has participated in journalism training programs, including KALLXO Rinia and the School for Investigative Journalism – Çohu.

She is known for her positive personality and persistence in obtaining answers.

Arbrita Uka

Arbrita Uka began her career as a journalist at BIRN in March 2023.

She is studying Physics and is passionate about Astronomy. Her curiosity and drive for research led her to pursue journalism. Previously, she was engaged in volunteer work and led youth groups in Kosovo.

In March 2022, she represented Kosovo at the Youth Congress for Environmental Education in Prague. Known for her honesty and attention to detail, she firmly believes that humanity has landed on the Moon and that the Earth is not flat. She enjoys stargazing, either with the naked eye or through a telescope, and is a devoted fan of the football team Liverpool.