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Actor/Screenwriter/Director/Producer/Composer/ 

He was born in Tirana, Albania. On 19 July 1972. In his childhood, he distinguished himself with his talent as an actor in the programs of "Radio Tirana," especially in radio dramatizations for children at the time, directed by Director Paulin Shkjezi. He participated in theater groups in cultural houses at the time and in sports such as athletics and football. With a complex biography from his mother and father and a special sensitivity, he started his creations at an early age. His difficult childhood, raised by grandparents, with parents divorced for political reasons of the time, directed his creativity towards social rebellion, bringing him to the public's attention first as a composer and then as an actor. Two qualities that Erand inherited from his father, grandfather, aunt, and uncle. His talent and determination to reach his goals were confirmed during his studies at the "Academy of Fine Arts" in Tirana. In the Scenic Art faculty, throughout his life up to And he graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts (University of Arts) in 2003.

Bujar Alimani was born on January 27, 1969 in Patos, Albania. He studied painting and stage directing at the Academy of Fine Arts in Tirana. In 1992 he immigrated to Greece, where he worked as an assistant director on several Greek films. In 2002, he directed his first short film. AMNESTY (2011) is his debut feature film and won the C.I.C.A.E. Award in the Forum section of the 2011 Berlinale. His second film, CHROMIUM (2015), a co-production between Albanian, Kosovo, Germany and Greece, was screened in many festivals around the world. His film THE DELEGATION (2018) won Grand Prix at Warsaw IFF. He lives and works in New York, USA.

Believed to be the first Albanian-American judge in Massachusetts, he served as an Associate Justice of the Massachusetts District Court from 2002 to 2004, an Associate Justice of the Boston Municipal Court from 2004 to 2014, and an Associate Justice of the Suffolk Superior Court from 2014 to 2021.  Now retired, Judge Tochka teaches at New England Law | Boston and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.  

His father emigrated to the United States from Korçë, Albania at the age of seventeen and Judge Tochka grew up in Boston, MA.  He received a BA from Boston College in 1978 and a JD from St. Louis University School of Law in 1981.  Judge Tochka began his career as a prosecutor in the Boston Suffolk County District Attorney's Office before being promoted to the Homicide Unit.  Between 1997 to 2002, he served as the Chief of the Gang Unit prosecuting major crimes.  
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As a judge, he began a probation program to help gang-involved youth stay out of prison and pursue education and job opportunities.  He also helped create an advanced trial training program to help young attorneys develop their oral advocacy skills, and a summer internship program for law students from diverse backgrounds to work with judges of the Boston Municipal Court.  Perhaps one of his most significant contributions, Judge Tochka founded the AABA in 2010.  He continues to serve on the AABA board and is actively involved in its leadership.   

Nikolin Gace was born in Korce, Albania in 1982, he immigrated to the USA in 1999. He completed his studies at Salem State College, where he earned his bachelors degree. He started his banking career in 2009. His success is driven by his ability to build highly effective strategies that increase revenue and improve share in challenging and highly competitive markets.
Engaging Financial Services Executive possessing a winning blend of team leadership, strategic talent, and communications acumen. Skilled in managing large, complex banking operations to produce exemplary results, via hands-on involvement and cross-functional delegation. He leverages a unique mix of visionary, strategic, operations and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding revenue and performance goals by aligning staff talents and effort with organizational objectives. Always involved in the community, he currently serves in several non for profit boards, Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts and the Holy Trinity Church Advisory Board.

Elisabeta Gace was born in Korçë, Albania. She moved to Boston, Massachusetts more than two decades ago to continue her higher education. She studied at the University of Massachusetts Boston where she graduated with a Degree in Economics. For more than a decade she worked in the Finance Industry where she held various roles including leadership, management, sales, banking and investment.
In 2015, a new chapter in her career started shifting from the Finance World into Marketing and Event Strategy. She joined IBM as a Marketing & Event Strategy Leader.
For the past decade, Elisabeta has distinguished herself as a Marketing Lead Event Strategist, planning and executing events for multiple industries, ensuring flawless execution and differentiated experience that positioned her clients as the leading innovating partner at each event.
Lead end to end planning for several teams at IBM, including IBM Research supporting different pillars such as Quantum, Hybrid Cloud, Security and Science as well as the IBM Talent team.
Her passion on marketing and events has led her to successful collaborations with SojliArt Production with the latest project NOLI FILM FESTIVAL.
Elisabeta has also co-founded and manages B&D Marketing and
Events Strategy, a company that specializes in marketing and event planning.

Pavli Permeti, born in Berat, Albania, and a migrant to the United States at age of twelve, is an attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. A graduate of Suffolk University, he earned both a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Government and a Master of Science in Finance from the Suffolk University Sawyer Business School.  During his university years, Pavli worked as a legal assistant at the Law Office of Ernst Guerrier.  He later attended Suffolk University Law School, where he was recommended by Ernst Guerrier, an alumnus and active member of the university.  At law school, Pavli held the role of President of the Albanian American Law Students Association and served as Production & Online Editor for the Suffolk University Law School Journal of Health & Biomedical Law.

Following law school, he pursued further specialization in tax law at Boston University School of Law, obtaining an LL.M. in Taxation. Pavli's professional journey includes experience as a financial analyst in the marketing industry and roles at mid-sized law firms focusing on tax and corporate transactions. Before his current position, he practiced at a law firm outside of Boston, dealing with business consulting, estate planning and real estate transactions, and provided international tax consulting at large accounting firms.

Currently, Pavli is an associate in the Tax, Estates & Employee Benefits Group at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellot, LLC.  He offers strategic advice on tax, business organization, financial transactions, and real estate to both profit and not-for-profit organizations.  His expertise spans domestic and international tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.  Pavli’s professional reach extends to advising clients in industries such as business services, wealth management, finance, real estate development, and aviation.

An active member of the Massachusetts, Boston, and New York State Bar Associations, and the Albanian American Bar Association, Pavli is also committed to community service. He is a founder and board member of the Fan S. Noli Library & Cultural Center and participates on the board of the 2024 Noli Film Festival.  Pavli is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.  Pavli Permeti’s career is marked not only by professional excellence but also by a deep commitment to cultural preservation and community involvement.