Elona Guga

Elona Guga is a seasoned professional in operations and finance, with extensive experience in managing grants and administrative functions across various organizations. Currently serving as Operations and Grants Manager at East-West Management Institute since May 2016, Elona has previously held significant roles including Finance, Administration and Subaward Manager at the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX), National Financial Manager and Administrator at Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation Albania, and Director of Operations at Chemonics International Inc. Elona's career also includes leadership positions such as Director of Finance and Administration at Development Alternatives, Inc. and Deputy Financial Manager at AquaMundo GmbH. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Tirana and a Master’s degree in Leadership and Human Resource Management from Marin Barleti University.