Albanian Society: Treasurer

Te dashun anetare,

When I nominated myself for General Secretary, some of my main visions and objectives were to strengthen social cohesion within our community and create more spaces for the Albanian diaspora to connect at UCL.

Throughout the past year, I have been committed to fulfilling these promises and have worked hard to:

• Assist in planning key social events, including Galentine’s and other community gatherings, to mobilise and encourage engagement

• Organise and chair committee meetings, finding suitable dates to ensure participation.

• Send encouraging, inclusive emails to boost attendance and reassure hesitant members.

• Push for more frequent social events to strengthen belonging within our society.

These actions show that when I commit, I follow through. That is why I am standing for Treasurer. 

Our finances are what allow our ideas to become a reality. As Treasurer, I would take full responsibility for budgeting and financial planning, while working closely with the President to take our plans further than they have ever gone before. 

Next year, I will continue pushing for even more culturally engaging events, backed by the finances that I will work hard to grow and invest in our growing society. This will mean setting clear budgets and exploring new funding opportunities, with no increase in our membership fees. 

Ultimately, as Treasurer, my priority will be to protect our pockets while giving back more to our members.

Gjithe te mirat,

Erna Doda

Growing up in Albania, later living in Austria, and now studying in the UK has exposed me to different cultures and perspectives, helping me appreciate how important communities like the Albanian Society are in creating a sense of belonging. Contributing to a community that represents an important part of my identity is something I truly value.

As an Economics student, I have developed strong analytical and financial skills that are directly relevant to the role of Treasurer. My studies have given me a strong understanding of budgeting, financial management, and accounting principles. Additionally, through work experience in banking and finance, I have gained practical skills working with financial data and handling responsibilities that require organisation, transparency, accuracy, and trust. If elected, my priorities would be to keep the society’s finances organised and transparent so members understand how funds are being used. This means keeping clear records of income and expenses, planning budgets for events, and working closely with the committee when deciding how funds should be allocated responsibly. 

By placing your trust in me as Treasurer, I will ensure the society’s resources are managed carefully and used effectively to support enjoyable cultural and social events, bringing members closer together and helping the Albanian Society to continue to grow.