Anuela Ristani
Deputy Mayor, Tirana, Albania

Anuela Ristani is the deputy mayor of international affairs and sustainable development in Tirana, Albania. She joined the city in 2015 as its chief of staff and was elected deputy mayor in 2019. She has overseen the Green City Action Plan of Tirana, the Tirana Child Friendly Agenda, and the city’s resilience and sustainability strategies. Previously, Ristani established the National Youth Service, where she also cofounded the Regional Youth Cooperation Office with the participation of the six Western Balkan Countries.