Mirlinda Kusari Purrini
Founder & CEO
Mirlinda Kusari Purrini is the Founder and CEO of the Women’s Business Association SHE-ERA, the first women’s business association in Kosovo, established in 1999. With a background in Economics and a Master’s in International Management, she has dedicated over 26 years to advancing women’s economic empowerment, gender equality, and SME development.
Under her leadership, SHE-ERA has reached more than 20,000 women and girls and built a network of over 2,000 members across Kosovo. Mirlinda has played a pioneering role in creating opportunities for women through education, employment, and entrepreneurship, ensuring their voices are heard in policymaking and beyond.
Her work has been recognized internationally, including the World of Difference Award in Washington D.C. and the WEgate Award for Women Entrepreneurs in Europe in Brussels.
Driven by a deep belief that empowering women is key to developing a country, Mirlinda continues to serve as an influential voice in Kosovo, the region, and globally, inspiring women to lead, innovate, and transform their communities.
