Ermira Babamusta Biography

International Liaison Director 

Dr. Ermira Babamusta is a former Obama Administration presidential campaign director. Prior to her leadership position for President Obama, Dr. Babamusta began her career in foreign affairs at the U.S. Congress with Senator Tom Harkin and Congressman Mark Kennedy in Washington DC, followed by her work at the Peace-keeping department at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Ermira is the founder of the two-year initiative “Peace Action Foundation” in support of U.S. military and veterans.

Congressman Harry Reid and Mira Babamusta, US Congress

Ermira Babamusta holds two MA degrees in Political Science and Public Administration, with Summa Cum Laude Honors; a mastery program from Harvard University in “National Defense & Security”; University of Strasbourg & WVU Program “Comparative Law and Institutions: Europe and the European Union” in France; and an advanced graduate program in United Nations Diplomacy from LIU. Ermira earned her Ph.D.  in Political Science/International Relations.

Ermira Babamusta is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, in recognition of her professional achievements, leadership in politics, and community building, namely: The White House President’s Award by President Obama, Distinguished Humanitarian Award by US Congress, House Majority Leader Harry Reid, Inaugural 10 Under 10 Award, Woman of the Year, Woman of Courage Award, Excellence in Leadership Award, etc.

Ermira Babamusta is the author of two books, “Political Trust in Kosovo” and “The Legislative Journey of Employment Discrimination“. 

 

Mira Babamusta, IFFNY International Liaison Director and Presenter, Kaufman Astoria Studios
Amina Zhaman and Mira Babamusta on the IFFNY Awards Gala (Photo by Ilir Rizaj)