Maria Cristina Gjomarkaj

Maria Cristina was born in Rome, Italy. She is the eldest daughter of Kapidan Ndue Gjon Marku.

She completed her formal education in Italy and New York City. She is the owner of Cristina Verger Event Planning & Productions, a self made business woman. Prior to starting her own business, Cristina worked as director of catering and sales for several prestigious New York City properties, including the famous Windows on the World restaurant (located at the top of the former 1 World Trade Center), the Helmsley Hotel Group and the Harvard Club of NYC.

Cristina frequently travels to Albania to visit her father’s homeland. She fell in love with Albania after her first visit in 2006 and has been returning regularly since.

She is passionate about fighting to have all our properties restituted and ensuring that the rightful owners are recognized legally and morally by the government.