Ornela Beshiri's Biography

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Ornela Beshiri was born in Albania and migrated to the United States with her family at a young age, settling in the Pelham Parkway area. Since then, she has cultivated strong ties to the community. Over the years, she has volunteered her time for various projects and events such as food pantries, graffiti removal, fundraising and voter outreach and education. She strongly believes that in order to bring desired change, one must act.

At Hunter College, Ornela majored in political science, Spanish and French. She completed her Master of Arts in business and development at the Institute of Development Studies in East Sussex, England. She is passionate about applying her knowledge in ways that benefit the existing community. In 2021, she co-founded the Common Sense Political Club, which is dedicated to supporting elected officials who most benefit the Bronx. Her main goal is to not only better the community but empower those around her to take a lead on the social, educational, political and economic developmental needs of the Bronx.

She was appointed to Community Board 11 in 2021 as a Council Member Gjonaj nominee.